BMS Re boosts LatAm unit with Guy Carp hire

Reinsurance broker  BMS Re has boosted its team covering Latin America & Caribbean with the appointment of a senior executive from rival Guy Carpenter.

Juan Carlos Gomez (pictured) joins as executive vice president of BMS Re Latin America & Caribbean. He joins from Carpenter Marsh FAC Latin America & Caribbean, where he was deputy CEO, having previously been CEO of Guy Carpenter Colombia. Prior to this, he served as vice president at Generali Colombia and was Regional Manager for RSA Colombia.

Based in London, Gomez will report to Aidan Pope, executive chairman & CEO of BMS Re Latin America & Caribbean.

In this newly created role, Gomez will coordinate product development and the production and placement of regional FAC R/I and Specialty business into the London and Continental European markets.

Pope said: “We are very pleased that a professional of Juan Carlos’ calibre has joined the team. His detailed knowledge of our key strategic territories and of placing complex FAC and Specialty risks into international markets will enhance BMS Re’s offering to clients, including cedants and independent retail brokers. With a strong track record as both broker and underwriter, Juan Carlos has a keen appreciation of what our clients really need from international carriers.”

Gomez added: “I am delighted to be joining BMS Re as it expands from its Miami hub into new Latin American and Caribbean territories. BMS Re’s independent structure and keen focus on reinsurance in the region gives us a unique opportunity to provide innovative solutions to clients.”

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