BMS has appointed Duncan Hayward as a director within its energy division.

Hayward joins the broker from Price Forbes, where he most recently served as divisional director. Prior to that, he served as an associate at JLT, having begun his insurance career as an oil and gas broker at Agnew Higgins Pickering.

In his new role, which he will begin in 2019, Hayward will lead the casualty initiative within BMS’ energy division.

Ian Gormley, director at BMS Group, commented: “Our London wholesale platform has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with market-beating growth. We place exceptional value in our people and work hard to attract the very best talent in the market. 

“Our client-centric and flexible model of broking, combined with our employee-ownership structure, lies at the heart of our success. We are very pleased that it continues to draw the best and brightest individuals from across the market and I would therefore like to welcome Duncan to our team.”