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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General Liability Underwriter
City of LondonNegotiable

I am looking to speak to General Liability underwriters (or brokers) to join a large and profitable direct portfolio which consists of both open market and binders. Key responsibilities include sup...

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Marine & Energy Reinsurance Underwriter
City of LondonNegotiable

I am looking to speak to anyone from a marine reinsurance or broking background or anyone in the direct Lloyd's marine markets who would be interested in joining a very successful marine & energy t...

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Senior Binder Broker (Construction/Property)
City of LondonNegotiable

Our client is a Lloyd's broker with a market leading construction team. They currently have a requirement for a broker to join the team to manage a growing portfolio of facility business. The vast ...

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  • "​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. ​"

  • "​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. "

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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...