History
From where we started to where we are today.
1980 - 2021 Timeline
Where it all began
In 1980 Ballantyne, McKean and Sullivan was founded as a specialist North American non-marine treaty reinsurance broker.
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From Abacus to AI
Sue Lashmar one of BMS original employees remembers the days before technology.
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The first electronic placement at Lloyd’s
In 2011, BMS was part of the first ever fully electronic placement via iPad at Lloyd’s, where the traditional Lloyd’s slip became an electronic story.
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Establishing the first ever Risk Retention Group
In the early 1980s, BMS broker Steve Nunn achieved the first ever Risk Retention Group (RRG) placement into the reinsurance market
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Climbing Everest in the Alps
The epic expedition took place over four days at the end of February 2018, raising vital funds for research into paediatric brain tumours.
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BMS Innovation Lab launched
In 2018 BMS Innovation Lab was launched to explore the future of Insurtech.
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Supporting local communities – Lloyd’s reading partners programme
Established in 1989, Lloyd’s Community Programme (LCP) is one of the longest-running business volunteering initiatives in London.
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BMS in Hollywood – helping movies to get made
Association with the film business is a long and relatively unknown part of BMS’s range of specialities.
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Turning data into directions
BMS is proud to offer unique risk insights to clients through our award winning BMS iVision™ platform
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Reaching out around the world
From one small room at the end of Fenchurch Street to worldwide coverage 40 years later, BMS has expanded across a number of international hubs.
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A catalyst for change - establishing the Griffin
The Griffin Insurance Association Ltd was a Mutualised solution formed in the mid-80s
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Success is a ‘two metre’ slip
The California Earthquake Authority Placement by BMS London.
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Out in the cold - sleeping rough to support homeless children
Over the last four years BMS Re has been a passionate supporter and fundraiser for Covenant House.
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Industry appreciation and recognition
BMS has always set a high standard and over its 40 years has received the recognition and acclaim of its industry peers.
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Supporting optimum health and wellbeing
In 2018, BMS launched ‘thrive’, a new integrated health and wellbeing programme to meet the needs of its expanding and diverse global workforce.
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Weathering the storm(s)
Andy Siffert joined BMS in September 2012 and currently serves a unique role as Vice President and in-house Senior Meteorologist.
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Challenging the traditional broker model
The Canadian Affinity business was built with the objective to disrupt and challenge the traditional broker model
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