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Consilium introduces insurance policy tailored for private equity firms
3rd March 2026
Consilium, a specialty re/insurance broker, has introduced a dedicated policy within its Professional & Executive Risks division to address the needs of private equity firms. The policy is designed specifically for private equity, with wording developed alongside in-house legal counsel to address the complex exposures faced by firms and their portfolios. It ... Read the full article
Consilium establishes Energy Risk Solutions Division and names Johnny Hilliard as Managing Partner
27th February 2026
Consilium, an independent global specialty re/insurance broker, has confirmed the creation of its Energy Risk Solutions Division and the appointment of Johnny Hilliard as Managing Partner. He will join the firm after completing his current notice period and will be responsible for developing its presence in the international energy insurance market. Hilliard ... Read the full article
Consilium launches blended PI, D&O and crime policy for real estate
16th February 2026
Consilium, a specialist re/insurance brokerage, has launched a blended professional indemnity (PI), directors & officers (D&O) and crime policy to address the risks faced by real estate professionals when working collaboratively on property deals and ventures. The launch aims to address the market gap left by a single PI and D&O ... Read the full article
Consilium Risk Solutions introduces Contractors’ All Risks facility
5th December 2025
Consilium, a specialist re/insurance brokerage, has announced that its Risk Solutions division is launching a dedicated UK Contractors’ All Risks (CAR) facility. Part of its expanding suite of casualty risk offerings, the CAR facility provides comprehensive coverage for both annual renewable and standalone project policies. It is designed to help keep ... Read the full article
Consilium launches stand-alone stock facility to improve inventory coverage
15th October 2025
Consilium, the global specialty insurance and reinsurance wholesale broker, has announced that its Cargo Risk Solutions division has launched a stand-alone stock facility designed to deliver improved pricing, lower deductibles, and broader wordings that better reflect how clients and brokers do business. In a market facing increased supply chain volatility and ... Read the full article
Consilium to open new office in Kingston, Jamaica
12th September 2025
Consilium, a speciality re/insurance wholesale broker, has announced plans to establish a new office in Kingston, Jamaica, subject to regulatory approval, with Max Pragnell serving as Managing Partner for the office. The Kingston location is part of Consilium’s ongoing expansion of its international operations. The office will combine local expertise with ... Read the full article
Harte and Taylor join Consilium’s Professional & Executive Risk Solutions division
1st September 2025
Consilium, the global speciality re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointments of two new associates in its Professional and Executive Risk Solutions division. Michael Harte has been appointed Associate Partner, bringing with him over 11 years of experience in retail and wholesale across both financial and professional ... Read the full article
Shadow AI emerging as a major cyber threat, warns Consilium
7th August 2025
Shadow AI is emerging as a significant threat to businesses, responsible for 20% of data breaches and adding an average of $670,000 to breach costs for organisations with high levels of shadow AI, according to Consilium in the 2025 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report. Shadow AI refers to the ... Read the full article
Consilium expands Global Cedant Fac offering with new Singapore office to be led by Drysdale
28th July 2025
Consilium, the global specialty re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has expanded its Cedant Facultative Risk Solutions team with the launch of a new Singapore office, subject to regulatory approval. The Singapore office's development will be led by Rob Drysdale as Chief Executive Officer of Consilium Cedant Fac Asia. He ... Read the full article
Consilium welcomes Optio’s Woodward as Chief Claims Officer
8th May 2025
Consilium, the global specialty re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Nick Woodward as Chief Claims Officer (CCO). Woodward, an ACII-qualified re/insurance lawyer, is recognised as a multi-class and jurisdictional claims specialist with close to three decades of experience in the legal and claims sectors. He will ... Read the full article
Ethan Godlieb joins Consilium as Associate Partner
21st March 2025
Consilium, a specialty re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Ethan Godlieb as Associate Partner to lead Cyber, Tech, and Fintech within its Professional & Executive Risks Division. Godlieb will join Consilium in May after completing his notice period at Aon, where he serves as Cyber ... Read the full article
Consilium targets £1.1bn GWP for 2026 following 54% growth in 2024
16th December 2024
International re/insurance broker Consilium has reported a 54% growth in Gross Written Premium (GWP) for the year ending June 2024, reaching nearly £700 million. The company is now aiming for £800 million by the end of this calendar year and an ambitious £1.1 billion GWP by the end of 2026. This ... Read the full article
Consilium names Marie McCutcheon as new COO
25th September 2024
Consilium, the global speciality re/insurance broking arm of the Aventum Group, has appointed Marie McCutcheon as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO). McCutcheon joins the leadership team with a focus on achieving operational excellence. In her new role, she will ensure that the company's technology, people, and operations work seamlessly together to ... Read the full article
Consilium launches new cargo offering, Cooper appointed Senior Partner
26th June 2024
Consilium, the global speciality re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has launched its new Lloyd’s-backed Cargo Stock Throughput offering, and has appointed Jack Cooper as Senior Partner. With a broad Cargo appetite, covering general, niche and complex Stock Throughput risks, Consilium aims to use its approach that combines global Speciality ... Read the full article
Consilium hires Wallace to lead new Credit and Political Risk solutions
18th June 2024
Consilium, the global speciality re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has entered the Credit and Political Risk insurance market, adding a “much needed choice” at a time when its clients face heightened political and economic uncertainty. Its new Credit and Political Risk specialty will cover the full range of client ... Read the full article





