BMS Group, an independent global insurance and reinsurance broker, has established a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Mumbai, led by Nipun Mapara as Managing Director (MD), with Sanjeev Poojari appointed as Head of Operations.
The new centre marks a significant step in the broker’s long-term strategy to build data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) capability at scale.
The GCC in Mumbai complements BMS’s wider presence in India, following the recently announced strategic partnership with Berns Brett India (BBI). The moves aim to drive geographical strength, diversification, and sustainable business growth.
As an integrated part of the group, the BMS India GCC will work alongside teams globally across broking operations, data, analytics, technology, and client service functions.
The GCC is central to BMS’s long-term operating model, broadening its access to talent, skills and AI expertise in India, while strengthening collaboration and consistency.
BMS India GCC will provide the specialist capability needed to deliver at scale the live deployment of AI tools across broking and operations, as the group accelerates investment in data infrastructure and AI.
BMS was supported by EY, who advised on the feasibility, design and build of the centre, and the requisite skills required for in-market delivery.
Nick Cook, Group Chief Executive Officer, BMS, said, “The opening of our GCC in Mumbai is more than an operational milestone. It is a platform for building the data and AI capability that will help BMS serve clients better and compete more effectively. India has extraordinary professional talent, and we are committed to making the BMS India GCC a genuine centre of excellence for the Group, not just a support function.”
Mapara added, “We are already operational and contributing across multiple workstreams, from broking support and client services to analytics and technology. The team here understands that what we build in Mumbai has a direct impact on how BMS performs globally. That sense of purpose is energising, and we are ready to go.”
Benedict Reid, EY UK Commercial & Specialty Insurance Leader, said, “Brokers are reimagining their operating models to bring advanced AI analytics and specialist talent closer to the heart of their business. Establishing a GCC in Mumbai has the potential to unlock direct access to cutting-edge AI skills and the ability to scale and deliver enhanced risk insight and client value. By combining sector, technology and operational capabilities, EY is supporting BMS to transform and compete in a rapidly evolving market.”
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