Independent specialist insurance and reinsurance intermediary BMS Group has promoted Hannah Watkins to the position of UK chief growth officer.
Watkins, who has been with the company for more than a decade, will spearhead the implementation of BMS’ client-centric growth strategy from her London base.
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She will continue reporting to BMS Group UK CEO Ian Gormley.
In her new role, effective immediately, Watkins has been tasked with coordinating the company’s business origination strategy.
This involves leveraging synergies across the London market to bolster the support for BMS’ US and international offices in achieving their revenue objectives.
Additionally, she will strengthen relationships with carriers to enhance the company’s market standing.
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By GlobalDataWatkins’s promotion follows her more than 12-year stint at BMS, where she latterly held the title of managing director at BMS Re.
Prior to her time at BMS, she was an associate at Jardine Lloyd Thomson Group and subsequently at Glencairn, each for a period of six years.
Gormley said: “Hannah has been a major contributor to the BMS growth story and a key architect to our client-first culture, seamlessly operating across specialty insurance, delegated and reinsurance markets.
“This experience makes her a standout candidate to unify our strengths across the business and drive the next cycle of our growth.”
Watkins added: “I have been lucky enough to call BMS my home for the last 13 years and the opportunity to take that even further is one I am delighted to take on.
“Our clients are at the heart of everything we do and I am deeply motivated by the impact our work has on people, businesses and communities. I am excited to assume this new role to further drive BMS’ growth, be a powerful advocate for our clients and champion our incredible team.”
This month, BMS also welcomed Charlie Rozes as the new group CFO and executive director.
Rozes, based in London, will collaborate closely with BMS Group CEO Nick Cook and the executive leadership team to propel the company’s strategy, organic growth and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives forward.
Furthermore, BMS has expanded its Japan office, which began operations in mid-2023, with the appointment of Ryo Iizuka as a director.
Iizuka’s role will focus on private equity, M&A and tax, complementing the expertise of the existing team, with a diverse background in legal, investment banking, consulting and insurance sectors.
