Willis takes over the tallest building in the US

America’s tallest building, the 110-storey Sears Tower, is to be renamed the Willis Tower. The global broking giant is moving about 500 staff into the building. Joe Plumeri, chairman and chief executive of Willis, said: “Having our name associated with Chicago’s most iconic structure underscores our commitment to this great city and recognises Chicago’s importance as a major financial hub and international business centre.” The broker is bringing together three Chicago-based Willis HRH offices, as well as Willis Commercial and Willis’s Innotech business, in the tower. The move, which the company said would result in significant savings, is expected to be completed by late summer.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
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