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Willis cut 450 positions in 2009
Willis cut 450 positions in 2009, the company's 2009 results revealed.
Willis sees revenue and income rise in 2009
CEO Joe Plumeri hails last year as "momentous" as it records revenue of $3.3bn.
Interview: Ross Howard - In capable hands
Katherine Blackler talks to Ross Howard, chief operating officer (Europe) at Towers Watson's reinsurance brokerage, about the merger between Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt and what this year will bring for reinsurance brokers
Central eyes opportunities after £1.2m move
Aberdeen-based broker Central Insurance has hired former Aon, Willis and Axa staff to operate its new office in Glasgow, after investing £1.2m in the new venture.
Willis appoints interim CFO
Stephen Wood, Willis global group financial controller, replaces Patrick Regan on 19 February.
Senior trade credit broker defects to Aon Benfield
Political risk and trade credit broker Steve Hart has moved from Willis to Aon Benfield, Reinsurance has learned.
Torus appoints group CRO
Torus has appointed Carl Groth as group CRO.Based in New Jersey and reporting to chief executive Clive Tobin, Mr Groth will drive the development of a comprehensive and integrated enterprise risk management programme for the group worldwide.
London market throws off "macho" resistance tag
The London market is on track to manage the "vast majority" of its claims electronically by 2011 despite persistent resistance to change within the sector, London Market Group chairman Barnabas Hurst-Bannister has claimed.
FSA warns brokers of "intrusive" supervision
The Financial Services Authority has made the handling of client money its "number one" target in its supervision of insurance brokers in 2010, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Willis extends Plumeri contract
Broking giant's chairman and CEO sees his contract extended.
Willis North America appoints chief placement officer
Alastair Swift to relocate from London to New York for new role.
Willis the lead broker for $7m ransom supertanker
Willis is the lead broker for the Greek tanker released by Somali pirates after record $7m ransom paid. Small shares of the business also broked by Marsh and Aon.
Macey-Dare returns to Marsh
Julian Macey-Dare leaves Willis to lead international political risk and structured credit business at Marsh.
UIB lands Moroccan airline deal
Broker to replace JLT
Keep schtum
Rachel Gordon looks into contingent commissions, questions why so many brokers and insurers refuse to explain their strategies, and queries whether the Financial Services Authority's stance is strong enough.
Lloyd's insurers may be vulnerable to takeovers
Analysts at Shore Capital have said that a number of Lloyd's (re)insurers may be vulnerable to a takeover.
Willis hauls in £20m GWP with Irish expansion
Broker signs up trio of brokers for commercial network.
Willis reorganises Gras Savoye capital
Broker completes leveraged transaction with Gras Savoye and Astorg partners
Top 5 Post stories
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Willis shareholders greenlight Ireland move
Supreme Court of Bermuda now votes on issue.
Willis CEO Plumeri invests six figure sum in Plymouth Argyle
It comes on top of owning two baseball teams.