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.
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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.

David Townsend
Partner - Facultative Reinsurance
London, UK
David is a Partner in our Facultative Reinsurance team, and is responsible for production, placement and marketing of Global Property accounts, with a key focus on Mining, Heavy Industry and Power.
David has twenty-two years’ experience within the London Market, starting his career at Marsh in 1998. David later moved on to work for Guy Carpenter in 2000 for twelve years, followed by a move to Aon Benfield, where he worked for a further five years before returning to Guy Carpenter. David predominantly works on large, complex multi-layered accounts.
If David was not working for McGill and Partners, he would be travelling the world scuba diving.
“I have always wanted to work for a boutique specialist broker that focusses on deep client relationships and complex accounts, as well as wanting to help to build a new business.”
To get in touch with David, email: david.townsend@mcgillpartners.com
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