BMS hires senior broker in Sydney role

Global independent specialist insurance broker, BMS, continues its rapid APAC expansion with the appointment of Kirsty Kennell-Webb as a senior financial lines broker. Kirsty will be located in the BMS Sydney office after she has fulfilled her current contractual obligations.

Kennell-Webb has over 12 years’ experience in the insurance and risk market in Australia and the UK. Before joining BMS, she has held various broking roles advising on directors & officers liability, professional indemnity, mergers & acquisitions and other financial lines products to financial institutions including fund managers, corporate advisory firms, stockbrokers, private equity firms, stock exchanges and fin tech firms.

Andrew Godden, CEO of BMS Australia, said: “At BMS, our international offices work together to offer our clients unparalleled access to global markets and products. Kirsty’s expertise in financial lines will work in tandem with BMS globally including our recently launched M&A division in London. Her client-focussed approach and international market experience will also contribute greatly to the Australian team and our growing business.”