BMS, the independent specialist re/insurance broker with an operation in Bermuda, has appointed Nick Gillett CEO of BMS International.

He is anticipated to start in January 2023 as the business accelerates its global strategy and invests in further international growth.

Mr Gillett, who also joins the BMS group executive, will report to Nick Cook, CEO of BMS Group.

He was formerly managing director of Aon Benfield Singapore before spending more than 20 years at Aon and its subsidiaries, holding several senior roles including chief broking officer at Aon’s Global Broking Centre and chief broking officer, Asia.

Mr Gillett has also most recently been UK and EMEA head of market strategy and development.

He will be supported in his role as CEO of BMS International by Peregrine Towneley, chairman of international operations and David Battman, managing director.

The three will work closely with BMS’s growing international operations around the world and will focus on creating increased scale in BMS’s target markets including Asia, Latin America, Australasia, Canada and Western Europe.

Mr Cook said: “BMS is a destination for top-flight senior talent and Nick fits the profile to lead our international growth in specialty retail. He is highly respected, personable, commercially astute and has exceptional strategic vision.”