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


David Bartholomew

David Bartholomew

Partner - Business Risk Manager

London, UK

David is the firm’s Business Risk Manager, focusing on supporting and developing the firm’s risk management effectiveness. David brings a pragmatic and solutions-based approach to deliver advice and oversight, striving for good business outcomes consistent with regulatory requirements and achieved with high levels of conduct and standards. In this role, David is also the firm’s complaints manager.

With over thirty years in the insurance sector, most notably in various Compliance roles at Willis Towers Watson, David’s experienced is broad. David was head of the European Compliance team and later took the lead role for the International Compliance teams, working extensively with the firm’s Global Captive Practice across its many international offices. As Compliance Director, David led a number of global initiatives centred around the successful integration of Willis and Towers Watson following their merger, including the harmonisation and simplification of policies and procedures, developing and delivering a global training program code of conduct.

If David was not working for McGill and Partners, he would be travelling the world, probably running around most of it.

“McGill and Partners harnesses the skills, talent and ethical behaviour of its employees and celebrates their individuality. I joined McGill and Partners because I wanted to be valued for who I am and for what I can bring to such an exciting firm that challenges with respect, vigour, and innovation, whilst providing exceptional service and a unique experience for its clients.”

To get in touch with David, email: david.bartholomew@mcgillpartners.com

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