Who we are


Different by design  

We are a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker designed for large clients and complex risks. We focus where it matters most to bring together deep expertise, strong relationships and cutting-edge technology to deliver smarter, faster and exceptional placement outcomes.  

It’s more than about what we do. It’s about how we do it. 

We think differently. Act boldly and change things for the better. Whether it’s crafting placement strategies, building market-leading digital tools or creating a space for new ideas, everything we do is intentional.   

We work with industry-leading clients, top-tier partners and the most talented people in the market.    We’re proud to be a firm where expertise meets innovation and where our colleagues genuinely care about doing exceptional work together.  

A culture of trust 

Our strongest asset is our people. And our culture is built on trust. Everyone one who joins us signs our Contract of Trust, a shared commitment to excellence, accountability and respect. As a result, we have a culture that attracts the best talent in the industry and underpins a culture where brilliant people do exceptional work, together. 

Careers at McGill and Partners 

Backed for global growth 

Launched in 2019, our vision quickly attracted the backing of  Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm.  With over 45+ years of investing across the financial services landscape, they are the ideal partner for our ambitious international growth plans. 

Meet our teams


Neil Reader

Neil Reader

Partner - Cargo

London, UK

Neil is a Partner in our Marine and Cargo team, specialising in cargo stock throughput placements.

Neil started his career in 1989 at Sedgwick, handling and servicing a variety of Marine Cargo placements from across the world. When Marsh purchased Sedgwick in 1998, Neil focused on large Global Stock Throughput placements predominantly emanating from North America in many different industry sectors. In 2005, Neil left Marsh to join Newman Martin and Buchan (NMB) to help form the Cargo division. During this period at NMB (later rebranded Ed Broking), Neil built strong relationships with many clients providing risk solutions and the placement of intricate Stock Throughput placements. Neil joined McGill and Partners in October 2021 and he is responsible for technical production and marketing within the Marine Cargo team.

If Neil was not working for McGill and Partners, he would be back to school trying to learn Spanish, so he can understand his wife’s Spanish family.

“I joined McGill and Partners as I wanted to be a part of a growing, innovative, dynamic company with best-in-class colleagues making a difference in the solutions we provide.”

To get in touch with Neil, email: neil.reader@mcgillpartners.com

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