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Willis Re Appoints Melia as CEO Willis Re International
Willis Re, the reinsurance arm of Willis Group Holdings, announced the appointment of Tony Melia as CEO of Willis Re International, effective immediately.
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Castro Valley Neighbors Find National Acclaim with Their Art
Two Castro Valley artists, writer Amy Franklin-Willis and her neighbor and musician Andrew Castro, are testaments to the intertwined nature of creativity and personal struggle.
Insurance industry needs better public relations, says global boss of Willis
Speaking at InsiderScope A in London earlier today, Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri spoke passionately about the need for better public relations for the insurance industry if it was to earn the respect of politicians and the public - something that bankers, he said, had failed to achieveA given the debacle that's engulfed the banking sector.
Willis Chief Warns London Audience of Major Risk Increases in 21st Century
The 21st century has already witnessed a transformational shift in the global risk landscape, with a palpable change in the severity and frequency of events since 2000, warned Willis Chairman and CEO Joe Plumeri.
Report: Active 4Q Pushes 2011 Issuance Volume Over $4 Billion
It was a traditionally active fourth quarter for cat bond issuance stayed in 2011, according to the Insurance-Linked Securities Market Update from Willis Capital Markets & Advisory.
Willis UK N2 Broker Network Adds 10 New Members
Willis Group Holdings announced that ten new members have joined its network, Willis N2 - an alliance with local, independent insurance brokers in the UK.
Plumeri stresses value of captives
Captive insurance is an important tool for companies seeking business resilience, perhaps the most important attribute for success in today's environment, Joseph J. Plumeri, chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings P.L.C., said last week.
Aon and Simon Property Building Investor Interest Before Earnings
Aon Corp will unveil its latest earnings on Friday, February 3, 2012. The average estimate of analysts is for profit of 96 cents per share, a rise of 14.3% from the company's actual earnings for the same quarter a year ago.
National insurance broker Willis consolidates Miami hub
By Scott Blake One of the nation's largest insurance brokers has moved its South Florida office to Brickell Avenue.
Willis Chief Says Anticipation and Resilience Required to Tackle New Risks
In his keynote speech, Plumeri said hallmarks of a resilient organization include acknowledging the difficulty of predicting the future or so called "black swan" events.
Willis Appoints Trigg as Managing Director for Global Solutions Unit
Willis Group Holdings announced that Bruce Trigg will join its Global Solutions team as Managing Director, effective April 1st.
3 Reasons Why Aon Is A Good Value Buy
Aon Corporation expects to report its earnings for its first full year after acquiring Hewitt Associates on Friday, February 3rd.
WillisWire Bloggers Reveal Their Top Emerging Risks for 2012
A bulletin from Willis Group Holdings identifies 18 "emerging risks," as causing increasing concern among the world's insurance community.
Willis North America Appoints Monat to M&A Leadership Position
Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, the global insurance broker with operations in Chicago, has appointed William "Bill" Monat as senior placement specialist, transactional solutions products, in its national mergers and acquisitions unit.
Willis Teams with Narec Capital to Boost Renewable Energy Coverage
Willis announced a new strategic allianceA with clean energy financier Narec Capital, which it said would "unlock fresh opportunities for firms in the renewable energy market to develop and scale up technologies that generate low carbon power from the air, sea and sun." A The combination of financial and insurance capacity aims to build confidence ... (more)
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