Willis Group Holdings has promoted Philip Smaje to Chief Broking Officer for Willis GB, the operating segment that includes Willis's UK retail insurance business, facultative and London specialty businesses. In his new role and working closely with Jonathan Prinn, Deputy Chief Broking Officer for Willis GB, Smaje will be responsible for driving the broking strategy for Willis GB. John Rooley will succeed Smaje as CEO of Willis's Aerospace business based in London and with responsibility for global risks and client servicing.

Rooley has, until now, been based in Vancouver as CEO of Willis Aerospace Americas. He will shortly relocate back to London where he will lead the continued expansion of Willis's Aerospace business.