Our Story

Our mission? To be the most inspiring specialty broker in the world, setting a new standard, rooted in unwavering focus.

Built on an ‘all-in’ mentality, Consilium culture is a united vision and collective determination to redefine the norm. Driven by independence, making decisions not for stakeholders but for you and our people - this is not business as usual. 

Who We Are

Part of specialty reinsurance group, Aventum, controlling $1.86bn GWP globally, our specialty broking business is made up of nine distinct teams with deep sector expertise:
  • Risk Solutions

  • Professional & Executive Risk Solutions

  • Delegated Risk Solutions

  • Property Risk Solutions

  • Casualty Risk Solutions

  • Energy Risk Solutions

  • Marine Risk Solutions

  • Cedant Facultative Risk Solutions

  • Cayman Risk Solutions

Join us as we navigate the intricacies of specialty (re)insurance, setting new standards.

Whether you are a policyholder, retail or wholesale broker, MGA or cedant, and irrespective of your location globally, you can expect a consistent and exceptional experience working with us, which is of course backed by a comprehensive knowledge of your industry and always supported by a world class insurer panel. Additionally, as an accredited Lloyd’s of London Broker, we provide access to the wider London Market. 

Our Leadership Team

James Baird

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner

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Paul Richards

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner

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eng
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Marie McCutcheon

Chief Operations Officer

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en
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Nicola Chapman

Chief Claims Officer & Senior Partner

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eng
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Matt Pini

Managing Partner - Risk Solutions

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eng
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Neal Hughes

Managing Partner - Professional & Executive Risk Solutions

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eng
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Nick Bachmann

Managing Partner - Professional & Executive Risk Solutions

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eng
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Toby Gorman

Senior Partner - Delegated Risk Solutions

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eng
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Jack Anderson

Senior Partner - Property Risk Solutions

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en
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Steven Taylor

Senior Partner - Casualty Risk Solutions

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en
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James Williams

Senior Partner - Energy Risk Solutions

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en
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Thomas Noakes

Senior Partner - Marine Risk Solutions

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en
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Ross Beeden

Managing Partner - Cedant Facultative Risk Solutions

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eng
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Simon Richardson

Managing Partner - Cedant Facultative Risk Solutions

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eng
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Yaremis Hydes

Managing Partner - Consilium Cayman

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en
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  • 100+ A-Rated markets

  • 39% Compound Growth Rate since 2019

  • $760M GWP

  • 150 Territories

Part of the Aventum Group

Aventum is a global specialty (re)insurance group that operates across the underwriting, broking and risk & advisory sectors.

Our success is rooted in our constant pursuit of elevating insurance standards. We cultivate robust relationships, conceptualising, refining and launching unparalleled specialist schemes and facilities. You will not see us adhering to conventional methods if we believe there is a better way to do it. 

Our identity

  • 100% Independent

    As part of an autonomous group, free from the distractions of M&A activity, our independence ensures that our undivided focus remains on you, untouched by external agendas. This autonomy enables us to prioritise your needs, delivering tailored solutions without the distraction of external shareholders.

  • Employee Owned

    The bureaucracy and pressures of external investors for short term financial gain simply doesn’t work for us. We are a business owned by our people, our efforts are collective and driven by mutual success.

  • Focused on Talent Acquisition

    Committed to cultivating exceptional talent, we continually seek and invest in top-tier professionals to ensure unrivalled expertise for you and your business.

  • Debt Free

    Completely debt free, our continued investment is self-generated and sustained for the long term.

  • Investing in the Latest Technology

    Pioneering cutting edge technology is our everyday, backed by our dedicated tech & innovation team of over 100 experts, continually pushing us towards tomorrow’s technology.

  • An 'All In' Mentality

    Powered by an 'all in' mentality, a culture of a united vision and a collective determination to make a difference, we champion innovation for our clients by taking action to ensure we are always ahead.

Our culture

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