BMS Re US taps Willis Re geographic leader

Specialist re/insurance broker BMS Re US has appointed Paul Knutson as executive vice president, based in the company’s Minneapolis office.

Knutson joins BMS from Willis Re, where he served as geographic leader of its upper Midwest personal and small commercial business. Prior to that, he was a partner at TigerRisk Partners, having joined TigerRisk from Guy Carpenter, where he was managing director for more than 10 years.

Knutson will join the BMS Re US origination team and will focus on producing new business targeting regional multi-line and coastal property catastrophe reinsurance clients. He will report to BMS Re US CEO Andrew Bustillo.

Bustillo said: "Paul’s appointment is another step for BMS Re US as we continue to strategically build out our business. Our US Origination team has ambitious plans to match BMS’s tailored solutions to an increasing customer demand for independent ideas in today’s rapidly-evolving marketplace. BMS Re US is growing successfully in our target segments by attracting the very best talent in the market. As such, I am very pleased to welcome Paul to the team."

Knutson added: "BMS Re US has positioned itself within its target customer segments as a true risk and capital advisory firm with refreshing ideas. The team-based culture that puts its clients first is exactly what is needed in today's marketplace. I am excited to begin working alongside Andrew and the BMS Re US team."

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