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For talent
We introduce you to opportunities that genuinely fit your experience, ambitions and personality — no mass emails, no random vacancies, just relevant conversations and support throughout your career journey.
Specialist recruitment. Real reinsurance knowledge.
We do recruitment differently: with specialist knowledge, strong relationships and a genuinely personal approach. People first. Always.
Recruiting with a difference.
people first
always
always
Real reinsurance knowledge. Genuinely personal recruitment.
01 — Our Philosophy
Recruitment, but done properly.
We specialise in the reinsurance market because we believe real sector knowledge makes a difference. We understand the roles, the businesses, the people and the dynamics behind every move — which means better conversations, better introductions and, ultimately, better decisions.
02
For employers
We help you find people who fit technically, culturally and strategically — giving you access to relevant talent without the noise, and helping you make better hiring decisions.
03
For the long term
We don’t just want to fill a vacancy. We want to build relationships that last, so we can continue to add value long after a placement has been made.
Employer
Need
↗
Need
talent?
Hiring the right person is critical to your business. We take the time to understand what you actually need — not just the job title — and identify people who make a real difference to your team.
Candidate
Got
↗
Got
talent?
A career move is about more than a salary or a job title. We use our knowledge of reinsurance to introduce you to opportunities that make sense — you don’t need to be looking for a job to talk to us.
02 — Why Toucan?
Less noise.
Less noise.
More fit.
Experience + relationships + reinsurance knowledge + judgement.
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Real specialisation
We know the reinsurance market because we have worked in it — the terminology, the personalities, the career paths and the nuances that make a great hire work.
02
Quality over quantity
We don’t send dozens of CVs and hope something sticks. We build focused shortlists of people who have a genuine reason to be part of the conversation.
03
Honest advice
We give direct advice, clear feedback and realistic expectations to both candidates and employers throughout the process.
04
Relationships that continue
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when a job is filled — we stay close to our market, our candidates and our clients over time.
03 — Our Promise
No mass
No mass
marketing.
We believe recruitment should be selective and personal. We don’t send profiles “just in case” — instead, we promote people with purpose and approach businesses with a clear reason for doing so.
With judgement
Every introduction should make sense — we consider the candidate’s experience, ambitions and personality alongside the needs, culture and strategy of the business.
With dialogue
Nobody should have to guess what is happening during a recruitment process. We keep communication open and make sure both sides understand where they stand.
With independence
Our role is to help both sides make the right decision. We value long-term relationships more than short-term transactions.
With personality
People aren’t identical — and neither are businesses. We like people with character, different experiences and non-linear career paths.
04 — The Toucans
Who are
Who are
the people?
Two reinsurance professionals. Decades of experience. One different approach to recruitment.
Lucian
“Being valued at work can change your whole career journey.”
More than 20 years in reinsurance, starting in catastrophe modelling before moving into broking and then underwriting across international markets — London, Zurich and Paris. The right job is about far more than a title: it’s about finding the right environment, the right people and a place where your experience is genuinely valued.
Marco
“You spend half your life working. It should be interesting and rewarding.”
More than 30 years in reinsurance, working across international markets including London, Paris and Bermuda. Lucian and I created Toucan because we want to help other people find that same combination of challenge, opportunity and enjoyment in their careers.
05 — What People Say
What people say
“They really understood what I was looking for and filtered out the noise. The process was personal, clear and straightforward.”
“They presented a small, high-quality shortlist and gave us a clear understanding of why each person was relevant. Their knowledge of reinsurance made the difference.”
06 — Let’s Talk
Message.
Message.
Call.
Meet.
Whether you’re looking for the right person or considering your next career move, let’s start with a conversation. No complicated process. No obligation.