-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SEVrmec5IKRyirxYgjQkg2KOYtMsnsQPFVM9T2JRUFRU6FM8Pp37F5A0cJbHkMmi bNE3kkwnlZlLeGCBsNfvaw== 0001157523-07-006454.txt : 20070628 0001157523-07-006454.hdr.sgml : 20070628 20070628100944 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-07-006454 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070628 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070628 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070628 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001140536 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INSURANCE AGENTS BROKERS & SERVICES [6411] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: D0 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-16503 FILM NUMBER: 07945406 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TEN TRINITY SQUARE CITY: LONDON ENGLAND STATE: X0 ZIP: 00000 BUSINESS PHONE: 0114402074 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TEN TRINITY SQUARE CITY: LONDON ENGLAND STATE: X0 ZIP: 00000 8-K 1 a5436653.txt WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2007 Willis Group Holdings Limited (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Bermuda (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-16503 98-0352587 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) c/o Willis Group Limited Ten Trinity Square London EC3P 3AX, England - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (44) (20) 7488-8111 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 8.01 Other Events. On June 28, 2007, Willis Group Holdings Limited, a Bermuda company (the "Company"), announced the acquisition of Chicago-based InsuranceNoodle, a leading internet distributor of U.S. small business insurance. A copy of the Press Release describing the transaction is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release of WGHL dated June 28, 2007 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED Date: June 28, 2007 By: /s/ Adam G. Ciongoli -------------------- Name: Adam G. Ciongoli Title: General Counsel EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release of WGHL dated June 28, 2007 EX-99.1 2 a5436653ex99-1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Willis Acquires InsuranceNoodle, Leading Insurance E-Broker For Small Business NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2007--Willis Group Holdings Limited (NYSE:WSH), the global insurance broker, today announced the acquisition of Chicago-based InsuranceNoodle, a leading internet distributor of U.S. small business insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "We are very excited about this acquisition. Small business is a big business growth opportunity for Willis," said Joe Plumeri, Chairman and CEO, Willis, "InsuranceNoodle, with its state-of-the-art internet technology and strong relationships with insurance carriers and agents across the country, offers us a greatly improved, lower-cost way to reach and service this key market in the U.S." InsuranceNoodle provides Willis with the following benefits: --A patented, proprietary web-based technology platform that facilitates online application and quoting from multiple carriers for a variety of commercial insurance products. --A cost-effective way to reach and service small business easily and quickly and that offers unique solutions for franchise, affinity and program opportunities. --A recognized brand with carriers and with retail insurance agents and local brokers focusing on small business. InsuranceNoodle currently has more than 2,500 active InsuranceNoodle Network agencies across the country. --An electronically linked MGA, Noodle Specialty Brokers, offering a broader array of products and services specifically designed for the small business market. Willis' financial strength, management resources and business expertise will drive significant development opportunities for InsuranceNoodle. "We are equally enthusiastic about becoming part of Willis," said InsuranceNoodle holding company CEO Don Urbanciz, "Our alignment with Willis couldn't be better. We will use Willis' strengths to develop more product and service offerings and deepen our access to carriers. We in turn provide an innovative technology that offers a distinct market advantage. InsuranceNoodle gives independent agents a service edge by streamlining the placement of commercial business in an insurance agent's office and providing elevated levels of choice and speed to their clients." InsuranceNoodle's industry-leading technology platform will serve as the new foundation for Willis Small Commercial, with Urbanciz named North American CEO. Kathryn Emmerson will remain CEO of InsuranceNoodle, which will continue to operate under its well-known brand name as a division of Willis Small Commercial. Andrea Paris, who prior to the transaction was promoted to lead the centralization of Willis' small commercial business, continues in that role and will assist the InsuranceNoodle management team in fully integrating its business model into the company. "Willis and InsuranceNoodle are a strong strategic fit and also share the same values and practices," said Mr. Plumeri, "We both have a client-centric vision, excellent relationships with carriers, highly skilled and experienced teams, a commitment to aggressive growth targets, and an entrepreneurial, cost-conscious culture." 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 employees serving clients in 190 countries. Additional information on Willis may be found at www.willis.com. CONTACT: Investors: Kerry K. Calaiaro, 212-915-8084 kerry.calaiaro@willis.com or Media: Valerie Di Maria, 212-915-8272 valerie.dimaria@willis.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----