Based in London, England, Willis Group Holdings Limited (WSH) provides customized insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting solutions. Willis, the world's third largest insurance intermediary and risk manager, serves a diverse range of niche industries such as fine art, jewelry, armored cars, and livestock breeding. Driven by a 14,500-person workforce, the company offers additional services such as professional risk transfer, loss management, and actuarial services, along with financial and employee benefits consulting. Willis went private in 1998 but went public again in June 2001. For FY06, less than 4% of Willis' $2.4 billion in revenues came from investment income. Commissions and fees represented over 96% of revenues of $2.3 billion for 2006, derived from the company's three geographic segments 43% from Global, 33% from North America, and 24% International.

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