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


James Swan

James Swan

Head of Financial Lines and Special Risks

London, UK

James is Head of our Financial Lines and Special Risks team, focused on warranty and indemnity/representation and warranty, tax and contingent insurance solutions.

James has more than 15 years’ of M&A experience gained in Law, Investment Banking and Insurance Underwriting and Broking in Europe and the Americas. His career has maintained a specialised focus on delivering innovative solutions to large Financial Sponsor clients on complex cross-border transactions across all sectors.

If he wasn’t working for McGill and Partners, James would probably be a viticulteur in the Sussex Downs.

“McGill and Partners’ focus on execution allows me to combine true expertise with a fresh perspective to deliver market-defining risk solutions.”

To get in touch with James, email: james.swan@mcgillpartners.com

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