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


Karl Hennessy

Karl Hennessy

President - McGill and Partners Group & US CEO

Greater New York Area, NY

Karl is President of McGill and Partners Group and our CEO of McGill Global Risk Solutions LLC.

Karl started out at Fenchurch International as a Property and Casualty wholesaler before moving to Lloyd Thompson in 1990. After joining Aon in 2007, Karl served as CEO for Aon UK’s Global and Specialty client account operations, CEO for Aon’s London based Specialty and Wholesale Global Broking Centre, was Global President of Aon Broking, sat on the Aon Risk Solutions Global Operating Committee, and was CEO of Aon Carrier Solutions.

If he wasn’t working with McGill and Partners, Karl would probably be in the West Country distilling rum.

“I joined McGill and Partners to be part of the team challenging market inertia and creating something distinctive and leading edge.”

To get in touch with Karl, email: karl.hennessy@mcgillpartners.com

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