(WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 15, 2006) Willis Group, one of the world's leading risk management and insurance intermediaries, is the newest Supporting Partner of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International. As a Supporting Partner, the Willis Group supports BOMA’s key programs in advocacy, education, research and membership.
The fourth company to become a Supporting Partner since the beginning of the year, the Willis Group joins a growing list of respected organizations that have joined BOMA’s partnership program since its inception in 2004. The successful program allows companies to support the commercial real estate industry while investing in their own success and viability. Partnering organizations can participate at three levels: Cornerstone Partner ($50,000), Leadership Circle ($25,000) and Supporting Partner ($10,000).
“As a leader in risk management, the Willis Group provides a vital service to the commercial real estate industry by helping building owners and property managers identify and control risk,” said BOMA International Chairman, David W. Hewett, RPA, CPM, CCIM, FMA, CFM, principal for Trammell Crow Company, Auburn Hills, Michigan. “As the newest member of the BOMA International partnership program, the Willis Group now takes their affiliation a step further by supporting important programs of benefit to both our industries.”
“The commercial real estate industry is a valued customer base for the Willis Group,” said Brian Ruane, CPCU, senior vice president of real estate and hotel practice for Willis Group. “By joining BOMA International as a Supporting Partner, we look forward to a prosperous relationship working together on programs and initiatives of significance to building owners and managers.”
As one of the leading risk management and insurance intermediaries, the Willis Group is in the business of identifying, analyzing and managing risk and is committed to the delivery of customized solutions. They provide companies in the real estate industry with vital risk management services in areas such as security, environmental exposure and liability. For more information visit www.willis.com.
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Founded in 1907, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is an international federation of more than 90 local associations and affiliated organizations. BOMA’s 19,000-plus members own or manage more than 9 billion square feet of commercial properties in North America and abroad. The mission of BOMA International is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. On the Web at www.boma.org.
CONTACT:
Laura Horsley
Director of Communications
BOMA International
(202) 326-6315 or lhorsley@boma.org