Willis Direct & Facultative (D&F) has announced the expansion of its global Property & Casualty (P&C) placement centers with the addition of Dubai and Madrid as new strategic locations.
The expansion strengthens Willis’ global reach and ensures clients in these regions have direct access to complex risk solutions.
Operating as a global D&F team, this structure enables Willis to effectively coordinate access to more than 400 insurance markets worldwide.
The company notes that by matching the appropriate risk to the most appropriate market, through the right broker, whether local, wholesale or temporary, Willis ensures streamlined service delivery.
Garret Gaughan, global head of direct and part-time at Willis, said: “We are pleased to announce the addition of two new global centres. We recognize that clients are increasingly looking to complement traditional market access by leveraging the competitive advantages offered by emerging and mature international markets.
“Expanding our global hub enables us to meet this demand, bringing us closer to the talent, expertise and cultural dynamics that define these local markets. Madrid naturally strengthens our ties to Latin America, while Dubai enhances our presence in the wider Middle East. By deepening our global footprint and strengthening cross-market collaboration, we ensure that our customers benefit from the most competitive, future-proof solutions, wherever they are.”
Willis’ enhanced wholesale market centers are now located in London, Madrid, Bermuda, Miami, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong and Shanghai, as well as local temporary centers in various regions around the world.
Eleni Lykoudi, Head of CEEMEA, said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of the new D&F Property and Casualty product in Dubai. This demonstrates our commitment to strengthening our regional presence, enhancing our client service capabilities and supporting long-term growth. This matches the broad range of opportunities we see across the CEEMEA region.”
Ivan Sainz, head of Spanish operations, said: “The expansion of our global center in Madrid allows us to leverage insights and experience across industries and geographies to further support our clients.
“Applying lessons learned from one market to challenges emerging in another enhances our ability to respond to complex and evolving risk needs. This reflects the importance of Madrid and the wider Spanish market, and how it will become an important international access point in the future.”
