McGill and Partners, the independent global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 (Big Organisations) and awarded Overall Best Company for Wellbeing, recognising the firm’s distinctive culture and sustained investment in its people.

McGill and Partners achieved an overall engagement score of 88 per cent, with an employee response rate of 84 per cent — significantly above both financial services and global benchmarks.

The firm delivered consistently strong results across all areas measured, including a wellbeing score of 89 per cent and a pride score of 90 per cent. Colleague sentiment was similarly high, with over nine in ten employees reporting that they feel proud to work at the firm, that the organisation cares about their wellbeing, and that they would recommend it to others.

The Sunday Times Best Places to Work accreditation recognises organisations achieving at least a 70 per cent engagement score across key measures including reward and recognition, information sharing, empowerment, wellbeing, instilling pride and job satisfaction.

These results reinforce McGill and Partners’ differentiated approach to building a high-performance culture. The firm operates a single global profit centre with broad-based colleague ownership, underpinned by its ‘Contract of Trust’ – a commitment to autonomy, accountability and mutual respect. This model, combined with a focus on handpicked talent and a compelling colleague value proposition, sets the business apart in an industry typically shaped by bolt-on acquisitions.

With more than 580 colleagues across 10 offices in six countries, McGill and Partners has scaled rapidly since its launch in 2019. While the award reflects the experience of its UK workforce, the firm views it as a foundation for its ambition to be recognised as a leading employer globally and to continue attracting the highest calibre talent in the market.

Steve McGill, CEO, McGill and Partners, said:

“This recognition is a direct reflection of the culture we have built together and the standards we expect of ourselves as a firm. From the outset, we set out to create a business that places people at the centre of its success, not as a statement of intent but as a fundamental operating principle.

“Our approach is deliberately different. By aligning ownership, performance and accountability through our Contract of Trust, we have created an environment where talented individuals can do their best work and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. This award validates that approach and reinforces our commitment to continue investing in our people as we grow the business globally.”