Willis Group Holdings said it increased its commitment to the China market by renaming its office there, signing an energy risk placement contract and opening a graduate training program.

In a statement, Joe Plumeri, chairman and chief executive officer of the London-headquartered insurance brokerage firm, said Willis is focusing on domestic companies so it can “make a difference in China for Chinese companies” and not rely on growing business based on foreign investment.

Speaking from Shanghai yesterday, Mr. Plumeri said the firm was awarded a contract for construction coverage of an offshore oil platform operated by CACT Operators Group. The CACT is a joint venture of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Chevron and ENI, an Italian-based energy company.

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