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 (re)insurance group, Aventum, controlling over $2bn GWP globally, our specialty broking business is made up of eight distinct teams with deep sector expertise:

  • Risk Solutions

  • Professional & Executive Risk Solutions

  • Property Risk Solutions

  • US Casualty Risk Solutions

  • Cargo Risk Solutions

  • Delegated 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

  • 100+ A-Rated markets

  • 35% Compound Growth Rate since 2019

  • $1BN+ GWP

  • 70+ Client Locations Globally

Together, we are limitless

Together, we are limitless

Our Mission

To be the most inspiring specialty broker in the world.

Many jostle for position to be the ‘biggest’ or the ‘best’ but to what end? Our mission is to be the ‘most inspiring’. Why? Because to inspire is to encourage, to make you feel the need to do something positive. By uniting our people behind a mission to inspire, we create outcomes which are not focused solely on our own achievements but yours, because together we are limitless. 

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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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Ollie Bearman

Dare to drive

Backed by Aventum and supported by Rokstone, Ollie Bearman is one of the brightest young talents in motorsport today. Through the junior racing series and into Formula 1, his focus and fearless ambition embody the mindset we believe in, and we are proud to support him every step of the way. 

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Peter Coleman

Chief Executive Officer

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Paul Richards

Chief Commercial Officer & Managing Partner

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Speciality Areas

  • Professional & Executive Risk
  • Leadership Team

As Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Partner, Paul Richards brings 33 years of industry experience to the Group. His specialist classes include Professional Risk, Directors and Officers' Liability, Cyber, Crime, Employment Practices Liability, Warranty and Indemnity, Tax Liability and Delegated risks. Paul’s sector experience lies in Financial Institutions, Professions, Asset Managers, Aircraft Leasing and Managing General Agents, covering locations globally.

Away from work, you will often find Paul taking his kids to rugby, dance classes and horse-riding - unless, that is, he is busy being in blockbusters, as Paul was once an extra in the movie ‘A Thin Red Line’ alongside George Clooney.

Marie McCutcheon

Chief Operations Officer

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Speciality Areas

  • Operations

As Chief Operations Officer, Marie McCutcheon’s specialist class is Operations. With almost three decades of experience, Marie’s sector experience lies in Process Improvement and Transformation, TOM Design and Implementation, LEAN, DMAIC and Project Management, covering locations across the UK and EEA. Away from work, Marie has two black Labradors, Robyn and Bruce.

Nick Woodward

Chief Claims Officer

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Speciality Areas

  • Claims

Nick Woodward is an ACII qualified re/insurance defence and coverage lawyer and claims leader with 30 years’ Specialty and P&C claims experience acquired working for City of London law firms, Lloyd’s, MGAs and most recently as Consilium’s Chief Claims Officer.

Nick’s sector experience lies in first- and third-party risks located in various worldwide jurisdictions and his focus is on ensuring that Consilium’s claims team leverages its considerable expertise to drive optimal claims outcomes for its clients.

Away from work, Nick owns a Trullo - a traditional, cone-roofed, Italian dry-stone building, and is working hard to improve his spoken Italian.

Matt Pini

Managing Partner - Risk Solutions

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Speciality Areas

  • Property
  • Casualty
  • Construction
  • Contractors Liability
  • Contractors Plant & Equipment
  • Motor Fleet
  • Waste & Recycling

Matt Pini heads up the Risk Solutions division at Consilium. Matt is responsible for the growth, development and profitability of the division, striving to achieve this by working closely with insurers and retail agents alike.

He joined the group in July 2015 and has spent a total of 29 years within the London market working for various Lloyd’s brokers. In that time he has forged strong relationships with underwriters that allow for the very best deals to be negotiated and transacted.

When he isn’t working for Consilium, Matt can be found running his son’s football team. He is also a pained Everton supporter.

“I joined Consilium to be part of an exciting and entrepreneurial business that has flourished beyond all expectations due to the hard work and endeavour of a much valued team.”

Neal Hughes

Managing Partner - Professional & Executive Risk Solutions

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Speciality Areas

  • Professional & Executive Risk

As Managing Partner, Neal Hughes’ specialist classes include Professional Indemnity, Directors and Officers and Crime.

With 25 years of experience, Neal’s sector experience lies in all financial and professional institutions, covering the UK and offshore sectors.

Away from work, Neal is an FA qualified football coach with a degree in Psychology.

Nick Bachmann

Managing Partner - Professional & Executive Risk Solutions

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Speciality Areas

  • Professional & Executive Risk

As Managing Partner, Nick Bachmann’s specialist classes include Financial Lines Insurances, predominantly for the wealth management space, with a focus on Professional Indemnity, D&O, Crime and Cyber.

For the last 15 years, Nick has provided insurance advice and solutions to organisations in the key International Finance Centres; most notably, the UK, Channel Islands, Cayman Islands, Ireland and Luxembourg.

Outside of work, Nick loves all things sports and food-related, enjoys travelling and socialising with friends and family.

Jonathan Coombes

Managing Partner - US Casualty Risk Solutions

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Speciality Areas

  • Casualty

As Managing Partner in the US Casualty Risk Solutions team, Jonathan Coombes’ specialist class is Casualty. With 40 years of experience, Jonathan’s sector experience lies in Construction and complex Casualty risks, covering locations across North America and the world.

Ross Beeden

Managing Partner - Cedant Facultative Risk Solutions

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Speciality Areas

  • Power Generation
  • Property

As Cedant Facultative Risk Solutions Managing Partner, Ross Beeden joins the Group following positions at JLT Fac and setting up Besso Re. Away from work, Ross enjoys exercising, socialising, watching sport and playing golf, but most of his time is taken up with family life.

Simon Richardson

Managing Partner - Cedant Facultative Risk Solutions

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Speciality Areas

  • Property

As Managing Partner, Simon Richardson’s specialist class is Property. With over 20 years of experience, Simon’s sector experience lists in North American Property, with an extensive client base across the US, as well as the UK, SA and Middle East. Simon grew up in Yorkshire before moving to Miami, FL for high school, and then Nova Scotia, Canada for University. He currently resides in Southwest London with his wife Caitlin, and their 4 young children.

Paul Hargis

Senior Partner

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Speciality Areas

  • Facultative Reinsurance
  • Property
  • Cargo

As Senior Partner, Paul Hargis’ specialist class is Facultative Reinsurance. With 26 years of experience, Paul’s sector expertise lies in Property, Natural Resources and Natural Catastrophe Carve Outs, covering locations both in the UK and internationally. Away from work, Paul is a big supporter of West Ham United.

Yaremis Hydes

Managing Partner - Consilium Cayman

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Speciality Areas

  • Property
  • Casualty
  • Professional & Executive Risk
  • Employee Benefits

As Managing Partner, Yaremis Hydes’ specialist classes include Property, Casualty, Professional Risk and Health and Benefits. With 15 years of experience, Yaremis’ sector experience lies in Construction and Commercial Property lines, covering the Cayman Islands. A self proclaimed travel blogger, Yaremis enjoys travelling and exploring new cultures.

Toby Gorman

Senior Partner - Delegated Risk Solutions

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Speciality Areas

  • Property
  • Delegated Underwriting Authority

As a Delegated Risk Solutions Senior Partner, Toby Gorman’s specialist classes are Casualty and Property. With 35 years of experience, Toby’s sector experience is within all lines of Property and associated classes, covering worldwide locations. Away from work, Toby is involved in yacht racing and is a keen skier and avid barbecuer.