Willis appoints new MD to global placement unit
Willis Group Holdings has appointed former Marsh broker Alastair Burns as managing director of its Insurance Facilities Practice.
The practice is part of Willis Global Placement, the division that co-ordinates worldwide insurance placement strategy for the benefit of Willis clients.
Mr Burns, who will be based in London, will
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