LONDON, January 29, 2026 – Willis (NASDAQ:WTW) 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 provides clients with access to the global insurance market through a single point of contact, supported by strong product, placement, analytics and claims expertise to secure competitive and creative cover for clients.
Operating as one global D&F team, this structure enables Willis to match the right risk to the right market through the right broker—whether local, wholesale or Facultative—while delivering efficient, coordinated access to more than 400 insurance markets worldwide.
Our enhanced Wholesale market hubs now span London, Madrid, Bermuda, Miami, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong and Shanghai, alongside our local Facultative hubs in every region around the world.
“We recognise that clients are increasingly seeking to complement traditional market access with the competitive advantages offered by emerging and established international marketplaces.”
Garret Gaughan | Global Head of Direct & Facultative
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”.
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.”
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