BMS Group has announced the rebranding of its Australian wholesale broking operation to Lions Gate Placement, to mirror the UK-based specialist insurance and reinsurance broker’s wholesale underwriting agency Lions Gate Underwriting.

Lions Gate, led by managing director Brett Field, will continue to be operationally and structurally separate from niche specialist broker BMS Australia, led by Andrew Godden; while its core business will continue to be Lloyd’s-supported liability and property placements, particularly in the construction, sport, and hospitality areas as well as hard-to-place business.

“We are very pleased to announce the rebrand to Lions Gate, which will retain focus on our independent retail broking and underwriting agency partners,” Field said. “Our wholesale operation in Australia has earned a terrific reputation, combining local service, product innovation, and expertise with direct access to Lloyd’s and the London market. We have ambitious growth plans in the sector and look forward to growing our partnerships in the region.”