BMS Re hires from QBE Re for managing director role

BMS Re, the reinsurance unit of London-based specialty insurance broker BMS Group Ltd., on Wednesday said former QBE Re executive Christopher Larson will become managing director, co-head of casualty broking, effective immediately.

Mr. Larson will continue to build out BMS Re’s North American casualty and treaty capabilities and will have oversight responsibilities for branch offices, a statement said. He will be based in New York and report to Sean Ryan, deputy chief executive officer.

Mr. Larson joins BMS from QBE Re, the reinsurance business of QBE Insurance Group Ltd. where he was most recently head of global casualty, senior vice president and managed the New York office.