Willis has expanded its global direct and facultative placement hub network, adding new locations in Dubai and Madrid as client demand shifts toward broader international market access.
The global broker said the additions extend its global reach and give clients a single access point to international insurance markets.
Placement activity is supported by product, analytics, claims, and specialist expertise, with an emphasis on securing competitive and flexible cover structures.
Willis operates the hubs as one integrated direct and facultative team. Risks are routed to the most appropriate market, whether local, wholesale, or facultative, depending on complexity, capacity needs, and geography.
According to Beinsure, brokers with unified placement models tend to move faster as risks cross borders.
The expansion brings the wholesale hub network to eight locations. These include London, Madrid, Bermuda, Miami, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.
The global hubs sit alongside Willis’s local facultative teams across all regions.
- Garret Gaughan said the move reflects how client expectations continue to change. He said clients increasingly want access beyond traditional domestic markets and see value in tapping both emerging and established international marketplaces through a single structure.
- Eleni Lykoudi said the Dubai hub supports growth across the Middle East and underlines Willis’s commitment to building regional capabilities. She said the new property and casualty offering improves service depth for clients operating in the region.
- Ivan Sainz said the Madrid hub strengthens international connectivity. He said the location allows Willis to draw on experience from multiple industries and geographies, giving clients broader insight when placing complex risks.
Madrid strengthens connectivity with Latin America, while Dubai extends reach across the Middle East. A broader footprint and tighter cross-market collaboration help clients access competitive solutions regardless of location.
According to our data, global placement hubs continue to gain traction as insureds look for faster access to capacity, fewer handoffs, and more consistent execution across markets.
