Bermuda, 24 July 2025 – McGill and Partners, the global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Julia Henderson as Partner and CEO of its Bermuda business, subject to required approvals. George Cantlay, who currently works in the firm’s global treaty reinsurance team in London, will take on the additional position of President of the Bermuda business.
Julia will play a key role in driving the growth of McGill and Partners’ reinsurance business. Her extensive experience in both traditional reinsurance and Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) will strengthen the firm’s strategic focus on delivering innovative, efficient, and regulatory-compliant risk transfer solutions.
Julia brings over 20 years of experience in Casualty, Specialty, and Property Reinsurance, highlighting her strong track record in operational and strategic excellence. As President, George will oversee the production and placement of reinsurance, working across multiple lines of business.
The two leadership roles reflect McGill and Partners’ continued investment in the Bermuda reinsurance market and the firm’s strategic focus on strengthening business and leadership in the region.
Steve McGill, Founder and CEO of McGill and Partners, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Julia to McGill and Partners, joining the Bermuda team alongside George as he takes on his new position. These appointments will continue to strengthen our ability to serve clients with the precision, agility and insight they’ve come to expect – positioning us at the forefront of specialty reinsurance broking.”
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About McGill and Partners
McGill and Partners is an independent, specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to meet the sophisticated needs of our clients. We challenge the status quo and drive change in the market by bringing together best-in-class talent within an entrepreneurial, team-based culture that fosters fresh perspectives and forward-thinking strategies. This approach underpins our founding ethos: Different by Design.
With a commitment to building long-term partnerships, we provide a comprehensive range of expertise to our clients and distribution partners worldwide. Headquartered in London, we have offices in Bermuda, the US, Ireland, Australia, Switzerland, Sweden and Germany. The firm has significant backing from funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus, a leading global
private equity firm, alongside founder and employee ownership.
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