BMS Re welcomes Aon’s Brad Melvin as President and CEO, US
- July 8, 2025
- Posted by: Saumya Jain
- Category: Insurance
BMS Re, the reinsurance division of global broker BMS Group, has appointed Brad Melvin as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BMS Re, US, effective from November, subject to regulatory approval.
In the meantime, Group CEO Nick Cook and Andrew Wheeler, President and Co-CEO of BMS Group, will continue to lead the business, supported by the US EXCO and Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Brook.
Melvin will have a reporting line to Cook, and will lead BMS Re US operations focusing on delivering strategic goals and driving growth across its MGA, regional specialty, facultative reinsurance, healthcare and capital solutions and advisory lines.
Most recently, he served at Aon Reinsurance Solutions as the President of the US regional insurer group and global insurance vertical leader.
Melvin has previously held executive leadership and client development roles at Gen Re, CNA Financial, and has been a member of Aon Re’s global executive committee and leadership team and Aon corporation’s executive leadership team.
Cook commented on the appointment, “Brad’s extensive expertise in both the national carrier landscape and regional markets – key areas for our growth – makes him ideally suited to lead us into the next stage of significant investment and growth in BMS Re. His reputation as a leader who values teamwork and open communication aligns perfectly with our company’s core values.
“His client-centric approach, combined with a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment, will be instrumental in driving our initiatives forward. Together, we will continue to strengthen our partnerships with clients by delivering innovative solutions, data-driven insights, and unmatched service excellence. I am thrilled to welcome him to the organisation.”
Melvin said, “BMS Re is on a clear path to great success and I welcome the opportunity to contribute to its continued growth. BMS Group has ambitious plans for the next five years, and I look forward to working with the talented and hard-working team to bring these to fruition.”
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