BMS, the independent insurance and reinsurance broker, announces the appointment of Charlie Emkes as director of commercial directors and officers (D&O) solutions, effective from January 2026. Based in London, he will report to Tom Spraggs, director and head of financial institutions - UK retail.
The newly created role will advance the current commercial D&O strategy and lead new business development efforts in coordination with other BMS and DR&P colleagues. Emkes joins from Lockton and has over 12 years’ experience in the London Market, having held roles at Protean Risk and Gallagher earlier in his career.
Spraggs said: “Charlie brings a wealth of insurer and client relationships alongside his own deep industry knowledge, making him the ideal leader to drive innovation and growth in commercial D&O for BMS. He will foster stronger alignment across teams and unlock new opportunities for expansion.”
