Willis Direct & Facultative (D&F) has announced the expansion of its Global Property & Casualty (P&C) placement hubs with the addition of Dubai and Madrid as new strategic locations.
This expansion strengthens Willis’ global reach and ensures clients in these regions have direct access to sophisticated risk solutions.
Operating as one global D&F team, this structure allows Willis to efficiently coordinate access to over 400 insurance markets worldwide.
By matching the appropriate risk with the most suitable market, through the correct broker – be it local, wholesale, or Facultative – Willis ensures streamlined service delivery, the firm noted.
Garret Gaughan, Global Head of Direct & Facultative at Willis said: “We’re delighted to announce the addition of two further global hubs. We recognise that clients are increasingly seeking to complement traditional market access with the competitive advantages offered by emerging and established international marketplaces.
“Expanding our global hubs enables us to meet this demand, positioning us closer to the talent, expertise and cultural dynamics that define these local markets. Madrid naturally strengthens our connectivity with Latin America, while Dubai enhances our reach across the broader Middle East region. By deepening our global footprint and strengthening cross‑market collaboration, we ensure clients benefit from the most competitive, future‑focused solutions available, wherever they are in the world”.
Willis’ enhanced Wholesale market hubs now span London, Madrid, Bermuda, Miami, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong and Shanghai, alongside its local Facultative hubs in every region around the world.
Eleni Lykoudi, Head of CEEMEA said: “We are delighted to announce the new D&F Property and Casualty offering in Dubai. This reflects our commitment to strengthening our regional presence, enhancing service capabilities for our clients and supporting long-term growth. This matches the extensive opportunity we see across the CEEMEA region.”
Ivan Sainz, Head of Spain said: “The expansion of the global hub in Madrid enables us to further support clients by drawing on insight and experience from across industries and geographies.
“Applying lessons learned in one market to challenges emerging in another strengthens our ability to respond to complex and evolving risk needs. This reflects the significance of the Madrid and broader Spanish marketplace and how it will be a critical international access point of the future.”
