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13/06/2014
Willis & Company Open New Office In Coleraine
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today officially opened the new Coleraine office of Willis & Company Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Willis & Co was established in 1978 and is a leading independent corporate insurance broker based in Belfast and offering insurance risk management and consultancy services.
The new office is part of the company's expansion, creating six new consultant posts to drive further growth in the North West as well as exporting in the Republic of Ireland.
At the opening of the Coleraine office, Arlene Foster said: "Willis & Co has built up an excellent reputation within the local business community and has enjoyed steady business growth even through the recent difficult years.
"The company's success stems from strong leadership, quality services and attention to the needs of its customers. Its innovative, tailored client focused service solution sets it apart from its competitors and it is now in a strong position to develop further sales in the North West and Republic of Ireland.
"Northern Ireland's business services sector has experienced significant development in recent years thanks to a number of inward investments as well as the growth of indigenous companies such as Willis. It is an important sector and one that can deliver economic benefit across Northern Ireland."
Invest Northern Ireland is supporting two of the new posts as well as a range of marketing activity, which is part of the company’s targeted business development.
A family-run, award-winning business, Willis currently employs 60 staff.
(CD/MH)
Willis & Co was established in 1978 and is a leading independent corporate insurance broker based in Belfast and offering insurance risk management and consultancy services.
The new office is part of the company's expansion, creating six new consultant posts to drive further growth in the North West as well as exporting in the Republic of Ireland.
At the opening of the Coleraine office, Arlene Foster said: "Willis & Co has built up an excellent reputation within the local business community and has enjoyed steady business growth even through the recent difficult years.
"The company's success stems from strong leadership, quality services and attention to the needs of its customers. Its innovative, tailored client focused service solution sets it apart from its competitors and it is now in a strong position to develop further sales in the North West and Republic of Ireland.
"Northern Ireland's business services sector has experienced significant development in recent years thanks to a number of inward investments as well as the growth of indigenous companies such as Willis. It is an important sector and one that can deliver economic benefit across Northern Ireland."
Invest Northern Ireland is supporting two of the new posts as well as a range of marketing activity, which is part of the company’s targeted business development.
A family-run, award-winning business, Willis currently employs 60 staff.
(CD/MH)
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