NEW YORK, August 19, 2014 - Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings plc (NYSE: WSH), the global risk advisor, insurance and reinsurance broker, today announced that three Willis executives were honored with Business Insurance's 40 Under 40 Broker Awards.

In its second year, Business Insurance's 40 Under 40 Broker Awards recognizes leadership attributes, client service skills and expertise among retail insurance brokers under age 40. The program is divided into four regions of the United States with 10 honorees representing each region. All honorees will be profiled in the October 13, 2014 edition of the magazine.

Willis's honorees include:

  • Michael Brodzinski, Vice President of Construction Professional Liability, Willis North America (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • Amy Mattle, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Willis of California (San Francisco, CA)
  • Mark Vila, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing & Chief Placement Officer, Willis of Illinois (Chicago, IL)

Commenting on the awards, Todd Jones, CEO of Willis North America said, "We are extremely proud to have Michael, Amy and Mark recognized by Business Insurance as leaders in the commercial insurance brokerage arena. They each bring incredible energy and enthusiasm to the business and this honor is a great reflection of their dedication to serving clients, colleagues and the insurance and risk management community. Willis is committed to supporting and developing talent within our firm to advance the industry and help lead the next generation of insurance professionals."

"Brokers remain vital partners for risk managers and benefits managers and Business Insurance is pleased to recognize another outstanding group of young broker leaders through our 40 Under 40 Broker Awards program," added Gavin Souter, editor of Business Insurance. "It is important for the insurance industry that a new generation of intermediaries with the requisite skills and expertise to meet their clients' increasingly complex needs is climbing the leadership ranks. The 2014 honorees clearly are well-positioned to take the brokerage sector forward."

Business Insurance is a U.S. trade magazine and website reporting on commercial insurance, risk management and employee benefits, publishing weekly in print and daily online. For more information on the program, click here.

About Willis

Willis Group Holdings plc is a leading global risk advisor, insurance and reinsurance broker. With roots dating to 1828, Willis operates today on every continent with more than 18,000 employees in over 400 offices. Willis offers its clients superior expertise, teamwork, innovation and market-leading products and professional services in risk management and transfer. Our experts rank among the world's leading authorities on analytics, modelling and mitigation strategies at the intersection of global commerce and extreme events. Find more information at our website, www.willis.com, our leadership journal, Resilience, or our up-to-the-minute blog on breaking news, WillisWire. Across geographies, industries and specialisms, Willis provides its local and multinational clients with resilience for a risky world.

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