The Texel Group has expanded its London broking team with the appointments of Josh McCann as director and Axel Swiderski as associate director. McCann joins Texel from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), where he spent more than a decade in the syndications team. At IFC, he developed financial products enabling insurers and institutional investors to build emerging market credit insurance and private debt portfolios with strong ESG credentials. He also helped establish credit insurance as a distribution tool for IFC's long-tenor lending, both on a single-transaction and portfolio basis, through the Managed Co-Lending Portfolio Program (MCPP).
Meanwhile, Swiderski arrives from Cofarco, where he spent seven years as a broker in credit and political risk, as well as a commodity finance analyst. He previously worked at BNP Paribas in Paris and Singapore in structured products sales.
Both new hires bring complementary expertise to Texel's London operation. McCann highlighted the growing opportunities to expand credit insurance coverage in emerging markets, while Swiderski pointed to Texel's entrepreneurial outlook and established role in shaping the CPRI market as central to his decision to join.
Ashleigh Cheall, head of London Broking, said the appointments reflect Texel's commitment to building a team that delivers consistently high standards of advice and solutions. She also pointed to the firm's recent transition to an employee-owned trust, which preserves its independence and distinctive culture. That independence, she added, strengthens Texel's ability to attract talent from across financial services.
Texel’s move comes at a time when the CPRI market is growing in importance as banks, development finance institutions and institutional investors increasingly use insurance to manage risk and optimise capital.
Unlike global brokers such as Marsh, WTW or Aon, Texel operates as a specialist, independent broker, giving it flexibility and focus in tailoring solutions for clients. Its employee-owned model sets it apart in a market where scale and consolidation often dominate, positioning Texel as an alternative for clients seeking bespoke service and deeper technical expertise.
