Photo Release -- Willis Group Appoints Matthew Furman Group General Counsel
April 01 2015 - 5:00AM
Willis Group Holdings plc (NYSE:WSH), the global risk advisor,
insurance and reinsurance broker, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Matthew Furman as Group General Counsel, overseeing
the Group's legal, compliance, risk, corporate secretary, and audit
functions worldwide.
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Furman joins Willis from The Travelers Companies Inc., where he
spent seven years, most recently serving as Senior Vice President,
Group General Counsel (Corporate and Governance) and as Corporate
Secretary. Between 2000 and 2007, he served as Vice President and
Associate General Counsel in the Finance and Corporate Legal
division of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Furman began his career at
Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett LLP. He is a graduate of Brown
University and Harvard Law School. In his new role at Willis,
Furman will report to Group CEO Dominic Casserley, and will be a
member of the Group Operating Committee. He will be based in
Willis' New York office. Dominic Casserley commented: "Matt's
experience is an excellent fit for Willis as we seek ongoing growth
through outstanding client service, by acquiring firms that add
specific expertise, and by modernizing our operations. Matthew has
provided counsel at the highest level in publicly listed firms,
with a particular focus on our industry. His professional skills,
complemented by his work on major transactions in mature and
emerging markets and his deep knowledge of corporate governance
matters, make him a very welcome and strong addition to our senior
leadership team."
About Willis
Willis Group Holdings plc is a leading global risk adviser,
insurance and reinsurance broker. With roots dating to 1828, Willis
operates today on every continent with more than 18,000 employees
in over 400 offices. Willis offers its clients superior expertise,
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services in risk management and transfer. Our experts rank among
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