McGill and Partners has hired Ken Lorber as partner specialising in portfolio solutions in the US. Based in San Francisco, Lorber will play a lead role in building out the business in the US, structuring bespoke insurance and reinsurance solutions for McGill and Partners’ clients. With 10 years of experience, Lorber started his career at Aon Risk Solutions, before joining Aon Reinsurance Solutions in 2014. At Aon, he was responsible for structuring treaties for global and regional carriers, along with developing managing general agent solutions for clients and, established markets for new insurance products. Andrew Matson, partner and head of portfolio solutions comments: “We are delighted to welcome Ken Lorber to the portfolio solutions team. Given his extensive experience, he will be a valuable addition to the team as we continue to expand in the US. McGill and Partners continues to expand its workforce with 300 employees spread over offices in London, New York, Miami and Dublin. The company established its Irish entity in January this year. As part of the new entity, McGill hired Kate Browne as chief operating officer, Ireland and Phillip Rout, partner, broking. Also in January, McGill and Partners joined the London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA). LIIBA represents the interests of Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance brokers operating in the London and international markets.