SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE MONTH OF September 2002
WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Ten Trinity Square
London EC3P 3AX, England
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F of Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F x Form 40-F
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing
the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
Yes No x
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(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned
to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .)
Contact:
Investors: Kerry Calaiaro
+1 212 837-0880
Email: calaiaro_ke@willis.com
Media: Nick Jones
+ 44 20 7488-8190
Email: jonesnr@willis.com
Dan Prince
+1 212 837-0806
Email: prince_da@willis.com
WILLIS GROUP APPOINTS BILL BRADLEY
TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
London, U.K., September 18, 2002 - Willis Group Holdings, Limited (NYSE:WSH),
the global insurance broker, today announces the appointment of former U.S.
Senator Bill Bradley to its Board of Directors.
Bill Bradley, 59, currently a Managing Director of Allen & Company and Chief
outside advisor to McKinsey & Company's non-profit practice, has enjoyed a
distinguished career in private and public life for many years. He served in the
United States Senate, representing the state of New Jersey, from 1978 through
1997. During his Senate tenure, he was a prominent member of the Senate Finance,
Intelligence, and Energy and Natural Resources Committees, as well as being
actively involved in a wide range of other areas, including education and the
environment. From 1998 - 2000 he sought the Democratic nomination for President
of the United States.
An honors graduate from Princeton University and a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford
University, Bradley enjoyed a highly successful basketball career before
entering politics. An Olympic gold medal winner in 1964, he was an outstanding
player for the world champion New York Knickerbockers basketball team from 1967
to 1977. He is also well-published having authored five books on American
politics, culture and economy.
Welcoming Senator Bradley to the Board, Joe Plumeri, Chairman and CEO said, "I
am delighted Bill has accepted our invitation to join the Board. Few have
achieved as much as he has and even fewer can match him in the manner of his
accomplishments - with unquestionable integrity and forthright leadership. He is
a statesman with international stature and his perspective will be invaluable as
we continue to execute our vision to build the world's greatest insurance
brokerage".
Bill Bradley said, "Willis has a great history of which it is rightly proud, and
since its re-emergence as a publicly traded company in June of last year, it
clearly has taken significant strides in the global insurance marketplace. I
hope I can make a contribution to the Group's development, and I am very pleased
to accept Joe's invitation".
From 1997 to 1999, Bradley was a Senior Advisor and Vice Chairman of the
International Council of JP Morgan & Co., Inc. During that time, he also served
as an essayist for CBS evening news, a visiting professor at Stanford
University, University of Notre Dame and the University of Maryland. He
currently sits on the Boards of Eastman Kodak and the Carnegie Endowment for
International Peace.
Willis Group Holdings Limited is a leading global insurance broker, developing
and delivering professional insurance, reinsurance, financial and human resource
consulting and actuarial services to corporations, public entities and
institutions around the world. With over 300 direct and associate offices in
more than 100 countries, its global team of 13,000 Associates serves clients in
some 180 countries. Willis has particular expertise in serving the needs of
clients in such major industries as construction, aerospace, marine and energy.
In June 2001 the Group returned to public ownership and is listed on the New
York Stock Exchange. Additional information on Willis may be found on its web
site www.willis.com
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
By: /s/ Mary E. Caiazzo
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Mary E. Caiazzo
Assistant General Counsel
Date: September 18, 2002