Willis launches auto-follow facility that offers discount on lead pricing

Willis, the broking arm of professional services firm WTW, has launched a new global, digital, auto-follow facility that aims to provide its clients with discounted follow capacity across multiple classes of business.

The facility, named Gemini, is exclusive to Willis’ clients and will be available for risks incepting from 1 September 2025 that are placed via the broker’s platform.

Gemini is backed by A+ rated Lloyd’s syndicates and is designed to automatically follow local lead placements.

Simon Delchar, global head of placement at Willis, explained: “Gemini represents a significant advancement in our ability to support clients with robust and reliable capacity.

”It follows the local lead market for coverage, claims and premium, but with a discount of 2.5% on lead pricing.”

He added that Gemini would provide dedicated, pre-arranged and stable capacity, designed to give insureds greater confidence during renewals.

Capacity and claims management

According to Willis, Gemini will automatically offer capacity of up to 12.5% of the total placement as soon as the lead line is negotiated.

It will also simplify claims management by following lead settlements, while enabling faster deployment of capacity due to pre-approval arrangements.

The broker highlighted that the proposition strived to provide substantial capacity for in scope risks – regardless of complexity – competitive pricing through a guaranteed client discount and improved stability for year-to-year programme renewals.

In a LinkedIn post published on 19 August 2025, Delchar said: ”Great to see Gemini launch. Thank you to everyone at Willis and our carrier partners for all your hard work in bringing this to life for the benefit of our clients.”