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.

Nicky Payne
Partner - Treaty Reinsurance
London, UK
Nicky is a Partner in our Treaty Reinsurance team focusing on delivering ILS solutions across the full value chain and supporting our retro and reinsurance teams.
Nicky worked in senior reinsurance broking roles in London for Aon and Alexander Howden for 25+ years before transitioning to the ILS sector in 2013. Nicky became the Head of Origination in London for the Credit Suisse ILS operations, before taking a leading role in the structuring ,set-up and underwriting of an fully backed ILS Lloyd’s syndicate. Nicky was CUO and Active Underwriter of the multi-class syndicate.
If Nicky was not working for McGill and Partners, she would be found at the stables enjoying her horses.
“McGill and Partners offers a unique proposition on multiple levels – an inspiring ethos, embracing a Contract of Trust with its staff and an alignment of interest which visibly supports and drives business and innovation. This powerful combination enables outstanding teamwork and innovation, coupled with a modern unencumbered platform and dynamic market environment, this opportunity was simply compelling.”
To get in touch with Nicky, email: nicky.payne@mcgillpartners.com
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