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


Symon Bowdler

Symon Bowdler

Partner - Specie & Fine Art

London, UK

Symon is a Partner in our Marine and Cargo team, focusing on Specie, Fine Art & Jewellery.

Symon has over 30 years’ experience within the Specie insurance market both in London as well as overseas and has worked previously at a number of large Lloyd’s brokers and insurers, providing solutions for large and complex accounts.

If Symon was not working for McGill and Partners, he would probably be found skiing on a mountain somewhere.

“I joined McGill and Partners as I wanted to be part of a driven and dynamic group of people focused on delivering the highest level of service and solutions for their clients.”

To get in touch with Symon, email: symon.bowdler@mcgillpartners.com

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