Willis has appointed Carla D'Andre as executive vice president of global sales and marketing to lead the group's newly formed global corporate practice.

D'Andre brings 30 years of insurance experience in retail broking and re/insurance to the role. Prior to joining Willis, she was managing director at Aon Risk Services in New York.

The practice will focus on providing risk solutions to help companies tackle the increasingly complex risk environment they face.

Commenting on her appointment, Chris London, global sales and marketing director, said “Willis has a long-standing history in serving the complex needs of multinational corporations through our worldwide network offices and Willis Risk Solutions, our Large Account Practice. Carla's understanding the world's largest corporations' insurance and risk management evolving issues will position Willis to become the leading global insurance broker serving these firms through our Global Client Advocacy service model and One Flag culture.”

Joe Plumeri, chairman and CEO, said, “Carla's arrival demonstrates again Willis' ability to attract the best talent in the industry and our commitment to serving the needs of the world's largest corporations.”