BMS Re, the reinsurance arm of independent insurance and reinsurance broker BMS Group, today announced the appointment of Tony Grippa as Chief Strategy Officer for the US business.
Grippa will report to Brad Melvin, President and CEO of BMS Re, and will serve on the firm’s US Executive Committee. Working closely with Melvin and the Executive Committee, Grippa will act as a strategic advisor, helping advance BMS Re US’s multi-year strategic plan and accelerate organic growth across its Programs, Mutuals and Specialty segments.
Grippa brings a long and distinguished track record of transforming and growing insurance-related businesses and developing high-performing teams. He has served as a Senior Advisor to Dowling Hales, Executive Chairman and CEO of RYZE Claim Solutions, Executive Chairman of Risk Transfer Agency and also served as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors for Atlas General. Earlier in his career, Grippa held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Vanbridge, an EPIC company, and was a member of the Brown and Brown Leadership team for a decade.
Melvin said:
“Tony is a proven builder of businesses and a highly respected leader within our industry. His ability to translate strategy into execution, develop top-tier talent, and drive sustainable growth will be a tremendous asset to BMS Re US as we execute on our long-term vision.”
Grippa added:
“I’m incredibly excited to join BMS Re US at such an important stage of the firm’s growth. Brad and the leadership team have a clear vision for the future. As the largest, fully independent reinsurance broker, BMS has a unique opportunity to transform the reinsurance marketplace, without competing with its clients. I look forward to working closely with Brad and team to execute on the “ONE BMS” client focused strategy.