BMS Australia, part of independent specialist reinsurance broker BMS Group, has appointed a senior financial lines broker.

Kirsty Kennell-Webb will join BMS Australia’s Sydney office, bringing with her more than 12 years of insurance and risk market experience in Australia and the UK.

Prior to the appointment, Kenell-Webb has held various broking roles advising on directors and officers’ liability, professional indemnity, mergers and acquisitions and other financial lines products to financial institutions.

“At BMS, our international offices work together to offer our clients unparalleled access to global markets and products,” said Andrew Godden, CEO of BMS Australia. “Kirsty’s expertise in financial lines will work in tandem with BMS globally including our recently launched M&A division in London. Her client-focussed approach and international market experience will also contribute greatly to the Australian team and our growing business.”