Industry insights through tailored risk solutions.
At BMS, our capabilities reflect the depth and breadth of our expertise across the risk and insurance landscape.
At BMS, our capabilities reflect the depth and breadth of our expertise across the risk and insurance landscape.
We design and manage insurance programs for professional associations, regulatory bodies, and member-based organizations.
These programs aren’t off-the-shelf — they’re tailored to the unique risks, scopes of practice, and regulatory obligations of your members. By leveraging group buying power, we help associations offer enhanced protection at competitive rates, aligned with industry standards and professional requirements.
Our programs are supported by technical underwriting, strong insurer relationships, and a dedicated service team for both the organization and its members. We also provide ongoing education, risk resources, and communications to reinforce program value and strengthen member engagement. Whether launching a new initiative or enhancing an existing one, BMS helps bring your vision to life.
With the integration of Smith & Reid and O’Neil Insurance Brokers into BMS, we offer a full range of personal and commercial insurance solutions.
From protecting homes, vehicles, and lifestyles to providing tailored coverage for businesses of all sizes across industries like construction, trucking, real estate, and hospitality, we combine local expertise with national resources.
Our clients trust us for proactive advice, specialized coverage, and long-term support that addresses their unique risks and opportunities.
We support investors, portfolio companies, and teams through all stages of the transaction lifecycle.
From pre-deal due diligence and warranty and indemnity insurance to post-close integration and risk mitigation.
With deep industry insight and a client-first approach, we help ensure transactions are protected, efficient, and strategically sound.
Lions Gate Underwriting (LGU), a division of BMS, specializes in wholesale and managing general underwriting solutions that deliver more than just access — we deliver answers.
Working exclusively with brokers, we provide tailored insurance solutions for complex, non-standard, and hard-to-place risks across Canada.
Backed by deep underwriting expertise and strong relationships with Lloyd’s and global markets, LGU offers speed, flexibility, and the authority to underwrite specialty products with precision. Whether it’s professional liability, construction, hospitality, or emerging industries, LGU helps brokers stay competitive and deliver value where others can’t.
Our advisory team goes beyond traditional insurance to help you anticipate challenges, adapt with confidence, and take control of your risk.
Whether you're navigating regulatory shifts, emerging cyber threats, organizational growth, or evolving member needs, we bring clarity to complexity—and strategy to uncertainty.
From risk mapping and program benchmarking to contract reviews and loss prevention, we provide the insight and guidance to strengthen decision-making and build long-term resilience. For organizations seeking greater control and efficiency, we design alternative risk solutions — like captives and group programs — that put you in the driver’s seat.