BMS accelerates reinsurance expansion with senior hire

Specialist re/insurance broker BMS has appointed Ryan Saul as senior vice president at BMS Re to further expand its market presence and support the development of its reinsurance products.

Prior to joining BMS, Saul was a business development director and senior relationship manager at Conning for over five years, focusing on insurance asset management and leading a number of major insurance investment portfolios. Before that, he served as a new business development professional at New England Asset Management. Saul was a vice president at Aon Benfield between 2000 and 2011, where he specialised in property reinsurance solutions.

Saul will report to Steve Galleger, executive vice president at BMS Re.

Pete Chandler, chief executive and president of BMS Re, said: “As a growing specialist reinsurance broker, our team continues to develop customized solutions and build new market relationships across a number of select areas within the (re)insurance industry. Our team’s extensive knowledge and experience allow us to understand our clients’ unique needs in both reinsurance and capital markets, and to deliver the most effective services and solutions.

"With Ryan’s experience in both property reinsurance and insurance asset management, he will be instrumental in consolidating BMS’s market presence and supporting the development of our reinsurance products. We are very glad to have Ryan on board.”

Saul commented: “BMS has a great reputation for offering tailored reinsurance solutions to fit the demanding needs in the ever-changing insurance landscape. Their strategic investment in analytics and areas such as property treaty show their understanding of client needs and I am very excited to join the team and work closely with such a professional and fast-growing outfit.”