UK-based insurance brokerage Willis Group, which has offices in Bermuda, yesterday revealed its spectacular new 28-storey skyscraper in London.

Situated at 51 Lime Street, the building is directly opposite Lloyd's in the heart of the financial mile.

Designed by architects Foster and Partners, The Willis Building won the 2007 New City Architecture Award for its unique architectural form and contribution to the streetscape and skyscape of the City of London.

Over 2,000 Willis staff from four offices across London have united under one roof in the state-of-the-art "greenscraper". The building received an "excellent" BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) sustainability rating, which measures the environmental impact of buildings. This is the highest possible score that can currently be achieved and is given to less than one in five newly completed buildings.

"The Willis Building is a monument to our past, current and future success," said Joe Plumeri, chairman and chief executive officer of Willis Group Holdings. "It represents our commitment to stand tall as the change agent in the global insurance industry, challenging the status quo and modernising the way we all do business while finding new and innovative solutions for our clients."

The building stands 410 feet high, and features a stepped design and modern glass exterior. It is the fourth tallest building in the City and is adjoined by a nine-storey building on Fenchurch Avenue which has been leased to other corporations.