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Article: Value can be found in turmoil.(Feature: Gatherings)(Willis Group Holdings Ltd.)
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- October 1, 2008
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Byline: Meg Fletcher
At a time of economic turmoil in the financial services industry, the best innovations come from creating new value in core services, said Joe Plumeri, chairman and chief executive officer of Willis Group Holdings Ltd.
The Willis leader's message offered a challenge as well as encouragement last month at an industry gathering in Dallas, as news surfaced about American International Group Inc.'s problems and subsequent government bailout.
The audience of about 400 at the second annual eInsurance Symposium heard Mr. Plumeri discuss leaving a 32-year career at Citigroup Inc. to join Willis in October 2000, less than a year ...