James Sibthorp
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James Sibthorp

Partner & Senior Principal, Broking & Underwriting

I am a Senior Principal Consultant at Eames Consulting in the UK, recruiting mid-to-senior professionals across broking and underwriting with a specific focus on Property, Casualty, Marine and Energy. I support multinational brokers and insurers across London.

Beginning my career in 2002 I have developed and retained an established network of talent across multiple classes of business. I provide market knowledge as a subject matter expert and seek to keep up with changes within the industry.

I take an honest and transparent approach to ensure expectations are met and results are provided. As a division, we were born out of a search methodology and therefore “passive talent” has been something we have always sought out.

I think the recruitment “value chain” is built on trust with the candidate and the client. It is the trust element that underpins everything we do, and it’s how I strive to work with both my clients and candidates.

What Eames value resonates with you the most and why?

Agile & adaptive. The last two years during Covid have been the most challenging and exciting times to recruit in. If you were successful during those times, then you should be able to cope with anything that is thrown at you in future.

What is it about recruitment that has kept you in the industry?

I love helping my clients solve their problems.

Jobs by James

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Head of Underwriting
City of LondonNegotiable

I am looking for a Head of Underwriting to report to a CUO for a large carrier with huge potential for growth. You will lead the underwriting function for a growing range of products across propert...

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Property Underwriter
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I am working with a carrier that has large scale ambition to evolve a book of property, casualty and marine business and write a more diversified product line. As a result, I am looking to speak to...

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Senior Energy Underwriter
City of LondonNegotiable

I am currently looking to talk to underwriters within the energy transition market to join a lead carrier in oil & gas and conventional power/renewable energy. Our client has excellent risk enginee...

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  • "​James was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. Excellent and constant communication. He was a great listener and was able to apply pressure at the appropriate times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend James to anyone. "

  • "​Very professional and informative in the process. Having never used an employment agency before, this was a very pleasant and successful experience and I thank James for approaching me. ​"

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Broking & Underwriting Market Insights - H1 2022

I have been working closely with the broking and underwriting industry to hire talent into the Lloyd's and London Market since 2013. I have explored a number of topics and shared my insights into t...