Global broker Willis Group Holdings announced the appointment of four new recruits to its London-based reinsurance arm today.

The appointments are part of a drive to focus on central and Eastern Europe, the company said.

Guy Hudson has been named executive director, while Russell Henwood, Edmond Wodehouse and Thierry Pelgrin are all divisional directors.

CEO of Willis Re International, Mike Murray, said of the appointments: “They (all) have an in-depth knowledge of the Central and Eastern European region, and we now believe we can make an even bigger impact on the clients we serve in these territories”.

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