BMS Group, the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Ryan Phillips as Director & African Practice Leader, effective March, 2025.
Based in London, Phillips will report to Paul Galvin, Director, and his role will cover the entire African continent. He will collaborate with the broader BMS team, which primarily serves clients in South Africa, to support regional growth.
As African Practice Leader, Phillips will offer comprehensive support to clients across various lines, including property, political violence, terrorism, energy, financial lines, and cyber.
This appointment marks Phillips’ return to BMS, where he spent the first 12 years of his career in various broking and marketing roles.
Most recently, Phillips served as Group CEO of Lloyd’s broker Afro Asian Insurance Services (AAIS), overseeing operations across seven global offices, including Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Tanzania.
Before that, he was Chief Operating Officer at Matrix Insurance & Reinsurance Brokers SA, which was acquired by Howden in 2020.
Galvin expressed enthusiasm for Phillips’ appointment, stating, “Ryan will be a great addition to BMS. His deep knowledge of the African market landscape and his established international network, as well as strong relationships within the London market, will be invaluable to the business as we grow in this territory. Providing a dedicated resource to a region so rich in opportunity is an important step for BMS, and we are confident Ryan is the right person to lead this initiative.”
Chris Ritchie, Managing Director, International D&F, said, “Ryan’s expertise and extensive relationships in the African reinsurance market will be indispensable as BMS continues the expansion of its international footprint. I look forward to welcoming him to the team.”
