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BMS Group opens first Asia-Pacific office in Sydney

Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013 12:00 AM CST

BMS Group Ltd. has opened its first Asia-Pacific region office in Sydney, the London-based broker announced Friday.

Glenn Kerr, formerly of Aon Benfield, will head the office, joining the BMS wholesale team led by Chief Executive Nick Cook.

Mr. Kerr will be responsible for leading the continued growth of BMS' wholesale and facultative business in the Asia-Pacific region, according to BMS.

“The opening of our Sydney office demonstrates BMS' commitment to expanding the global wholesale division and further enhances our product offering to our clients,” said Mr. Cook in a statement. “Strategically, Asia-Pacific is fundamental to our growth plan and, under Glenn's leadership, we look forward to building our platform in the region.”