Willis Group Holdings Limited is a global insurance broker. The Company is the ultimate holding company for the Willis Group. It provides a range of insurance brokerage, reinsurance and risk management consulting services to its worldwide clients, both directly and indirectly through its associates. The Company provides both specialized risk management advisory and consulting services on a global basis to clients worldwide in specific industrial and commercial activities, and services to small, medium and major corporates through its retail operations. Its core businesses include aerospace, energy, marine, construction, financial and executive risks, fine art, jewelry and specie, special contingency risks, and reinsurance. On January 2, 2008, it acquired an additional 4% of interest in Gras Savoye. In October 2008, Willis Group Holdings Limited acquired Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company.