Ryo Iizuka Appointed as Director of PEMAT in Japan at BMS

BMS, an independent specialist insurance broker, has recently appointed Ryo Iizuka as the director of the private equity, mergers & acquisitions, and tax (PEMAT) division in Japan. This strategic move aims to strengthen BMS’s presence in the Japanese market and enhance its offerings to clients in the region.

Iizuka, who is based in Tokyo, brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having worked in senior positions at global investment banking and M&A consulting firms such as Deloitte, Accenture, and HSBC. His expertise in advising corporates on M&A strategies in and out of Japan will be instrumental in driving BMS’s growth and success in the region.

Tim Hewitt, head of BMS Japan, expressed his excitement about Iizuka’s appointment, highlighting the value that his broad perspective and experience will bring to the team. Hewitt emphasized the importance of delivering innovative insurance solutions to clients and expressed confidence in Iizuka’s ability to contribute to the company’s strategic initiatives.

In his new role, Iizuka is eager to collaborate with his colleagues worldwide and contribute his M&A expertise to develop and deploy new transaction insurance solutions for clients in Japan. He is committed to building BMS’s reputation as a challenger in the Japanese market and working closely with Hewitt and the team to achieve their goals.

BMS’s Japan office has been operational since mid-2023, and Iizuka’s appointment completes the local team, which now consists of experts from legal, investment banking, consulting, and insurance backgrounds. This diverse team is well-positioned to provide comprehensive solutions to clients and drive growth in the Japanese market.

In addition to Iizuka’s appointment, BMS has also announced the launch of its new global healthcare liability division. This division will focus on offering comprehensive solutions and guidance to healthcare providers and their insurers, leveraging BMS’s suite of services and products to develop new market capacity and solutions.

Overall, these strategic moves underscore BMS’s commitment to expanding its footprint in Japan and delivering innovative insurance solutions to clients in the region. With Iizuka leading the PEMAT division and the launch of the healthcare liability division, BMS is well-positioned to drive growth and success in the Japanese market.

As BMS continues to challenge the market with new solutions for insureds, the appointment of Ryo Iizuka and the launch of the healthcare liability division signal an exciting chapter for the company’s operations in Japan.