NEW YORK, March 28, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Group Holdings plc (NYSE:WSH), the global risk advisor, insurance and reinsurance broker, will announce its earnings for the first quarter ending March 31, 2014, after the market closes on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The Willis earnings release will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company's web site, www.willis.com.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at 8:00 AM, Eastern Time, Dominic Casserley, Chief Executive Officer of Willis Group Holdings, will host a conference call to discuss the company's results and business trends. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing (866) 803-2143 (U.S.) or +1 (210) 795-1098 (international) with a passcode of 'WILLIS'. Media and individuals will be in a listen-only mode. Participants are asked to dial in a few minutes prior to the call to register for the event.

The conference call will also be webcast live through the Willis web site. Interested parties should go to the Investor Relations section of the company's web site to register for the webcast.

A replay of the call will be available through May 30, 2014, at 5:00 PM, Eastern Time, by calling (866) 509-3699 (U.S.) or + 1 (203) 369-1911 (international) with no passcode, or by accessing the web site.

About Willis

Willis Group Holdings plc is a leading global risk advisor, insurance and reinsurance broker. With roots dating to 1828, Willis operates today on every continent with more than 18,000 employees in over 400 offices. Willis offers its clients superior expertise, teamwork, innovation and market-leading products and professional services in risk management and transfer. Our experts rank among the world's leading authorities on analytics, modelling and mitigation strategies at the intersection of global commerce and extreme events. Find more information at our Website, www.Willis.com, our leadership journal, Resilience, or our up-to-the-minute blog on breaking news, WilllisWire. Across geographies, industries and specialisms, Willis provides its local and multinational clients with resilience for a risky world.