His Royal Highness, the Duke of York, to Open London's Latest Architectural Icon: The Willis Building at 51 Lime Street

The Willis Building, a landmark new London headquarters for Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, will be officially opened on Monday, July 21 by His Royal Highness, The Duke of York, KG, UK Special Representative for International Trade & Investments. WHAT:   Designed by Foster + Partners, Willis' new London headquarters, in the heart of the insurance district opposite Lloyd's of London, won the 2007 New City Architecture Award for its unique architectural form and contribution to the streetscape and skyscape of the City.   More than 1,500 local dignitaries and Willis Associates will be in attendance to watch the official opening of The Willis Building. This event is open to the press.   WHEN: Monday, 21 July 2008. Press registration starts from 1:15PM and the event is from 1:45-2:45PM.   WHO: Speakers include: His Royal Highness, The Duke of York, KG, UK Special Representative for International Trade & Investments. Lord Levene, Chairman of Lloyd's Joe Plumeri, Chairman & CEO, Willis Group Grahame Millwater President, Willis Group   WHERE: The opening will take place in the Lime Street plaza outside The Willis Building. The address is 51 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7DQ. If press have not already registered their attendance with the Willis press office, please do so before 12PM, Monday, July 21 by contacting Ingrid Bosch on 0203 124 7182 or boschi@willis.com. Press that are unable to attend, but would like to receive photos and information after the event, please also contact Ingrid Bosch. Willis Group Holdings Limited is a leading global insurance broker, developing and delivering professional insurance, reinsurance, risk management, financial and human resource consulting and actuarial services to corporations, public entities and institutions around the world. Willis has more than 300 offices in some 100 countries, with a global team of approximately 16,000 Associates serving clients in some 190 countries. Additional information on Willis may be found at www.willis.com.