Willis has announced the launch of a new global digital infrastructure group led by Alastair Swift, Head of Willis Global Specialties. The group has been established with the aim of addressing the risks facing data centre owners, operators, and contractors.

This new cross-functional team brings together expertise across multiple sectors and geographies, including construction, energy, technology and cyber, real estate, supply chain, data analytics, risk engineering and financial as well as emerging risks.

The firm says that this global community of experts will provide knowledge and insights to deliver customised, end-to-end advisory and risk solutions that span the digital infrastructure lifecycle, from early planning, site selection and construction to managing alternative power generation, cyber, climate, natural catastrophe and supply chain risks.

Swift said: “As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, the launch of Willis’ Global Digital Infrastructure Group underscores our long-standing commitment to bringing specialist expertise together. This unique approach is already helping our clients stay ahead of the sector’s developments and risk trends.

"For data centres, this means tailored, client first solutions that protect physical assets, strengthen financial resilience, and support reliable operations at scale. Clients get clarity, confidence and the right cover based on their unique needs.”

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