Welcome to Marketmaker
A unique executive search practice dedicated to the most dynamic operators in UK & global insurance.
WHO WE ARE
The UK’s primary executive search consultancy for insurance
Marketmaker was established to help entrepreneurial insurance clients drive growth and change through the identification and introduction of the industry’s hardest-to-reach leaders. We take pride in advising on, and then delivering the most challenging search mandates, helping the client set a compelling narrative for each opportunity and respectfully establishing a strong candidate proposition that brings the business and the opportunity to life.
Alongside retained search mandates, an exclusive focus on the insurance sector allows us to work proactively and introduce the right talent at the right time, such as when companies have not quite had the answer to a strategic challenge or opportunity. The result is the creation of an entirely new role within the business built around a person, usually filled by individuals who have entrusted Nick to help them find their next career opportunity.
Testimonials
“Nick brings a refreshing approach to headhunting through his ability to perfectly balance the interests of the candidate and the client. From initial contact through to offer letter, Nick is approachable, available and sincere in his advice and guidance, taking into account the career needs of the candidate whilst still delivering for the client”
“Nick really took the time to understand the kind of role and company culture that I was looking for. The introductions he made put those considerations first and I’ve been delighted by the move Nick supported me to make.”
‘Nick has been an absolute pleasure to work with. His approach to really understanding our business, its strengths, the opportunity it presents to potential candidates and the crucial intricacies that differentiate us from more generic companies in our industry was unparalleled. Nick really listened and understood the individual briefs and never failed to find exceptional ‘unicorn’ candidates.
On each occasion, he surpassed my expectations with the calibre of individuals he found for us. Finally and crucially, Nick’s meticulous reports and updates were great and really helped us manage the process and provide some exceptionally useful research. I couldn’t recommend Nick more highly and look forward to working with him repeatedly in the future.’
‘Nick combines a breadth of industry knowledge, network depth and commercial understanding with a very pragmatic and personable style …. a real pleasure to partner with.’
“Nick genuinely took time to understand our business requirements, provided a rich pipeline of talent though his extensive network and showed real tenacity when it came to closing in on the right candidate. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Nick again.”
“At Bionic we successfully engaged Nick’s services across a number of roles. Nick helped us identify and secure insurance specific roles as well as our succession CEO. He’s got a great ability to find great talent in a challenging market, he’s professional, diligent and a pleasure to deal with.” –
“I have worked with a lot of people who bill themselves as Executive Search. Many are just recruiters in reality. Nick is very different. He spends time getting to know you and your business and thinks carefully about ensuring the cultural fit is right. It is that thoughtfulness that makes Nick stand out in my opinion. Nick is my go to person when I am looking for a new colleague or team.”