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


Justin Darbyshire

Justin Darbyshire

Partner - Property

London, UK

Justin is a Partner in our Complex Property, Casualty and Construction team, specialising in mining, heavy industry and large global placements.

Justin’s career in insurance began in 2002 and he now focuses on complex accounts in challenging territories across the world. Justin’s experience spans both traditional and non-traditional structured placements across all classes. He has designed, placed and handled some of the few true multi-year, multi-line programmes in Australia, South Africa and the UK.

If he wasn’t working with McGill and Partners, Justin would be growing vines and making wine.

“The opportunity to work with respected clients and highly talented colleagues is why I joined McGill and Partners.”

To get in touch with Justin, email: justin.darbyshire@mcgillpartners.com

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