Speciality re/insurance broker McGill and Partners is set to open a new office in Sweden from which it will expand its operations in the Nordic region. The firm has recruited Jon Petursson and Wilhelm Westerstad from WTW as initial hires for the office.

Stephen Cross, CEO of McGill and Partners Europe, said: “We are laser-focused on attracting incredible talent in markets where there is untapped potential, and we’re excited to be expanding our presence and capabilities in Europe with the opening of a Swedish office.

“With Jon and Wilhelm joining the team we will be able to draw on their deep expertise to provide market-leading solutions for our clients and trading partners in the region, whilst we continue to attract like-minded individuals to our rapidly expanding firm.”