Independent insurance and reinsurance broker BMS has announced the appointment of Genna Biddell (pictured above) as managing director and head of London P&C Re.
Biddell will report to Brad Melvin, president and CEO of BMS Re US. She will be responsible for developing and overseeing the London P&C reinsurance business while coordinating with reinsurance and programs teams in the US, London, and Bermuda.
Her role will also include managing strategic projects aimed at expanding growth opportunities across business divisions.
Biddell’s appointment comes following a recent major expansion for the re/insurance specialist, with BMS Group announcing an agreement to acquire Rasher, a Spain-based insurance broker with operations in Colombia and Peru.
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will expand BMS Group’s presence in the Iberian and Latin American markets.
Rasher specializes in surety, credit, and risk management solutions for corporate clients. The company employs 90 staff members who design, implement, and manage insurance programs, as well as providing advisory and claims services.
In November, BMS also bolstered its division in Africa with the appointment of Ryan Phillips as practice leader.
Phillips is set to join the firm in March, operating out of the company’s London office and reporting to Paul Galvin, director. His responsibilities will cover the African continent, with a focus on expanding BMS’s regional footprint in collaboration with its team, which currently serves clients primarily in South Africa.
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