Daryl Polenz
About Daryl Polenz
Daryl Polenz serves as the Executive Vice President at BMS Group, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in sales organization development and strategic advisory services, with previous roles at Swiss Re, First Empire Securities, and Deloitte.
Work at BMS Group
Daryl Polenz serves as the Executive Vice President at BMS Group, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from Kansas City, Missouri. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's sales organization by implementing effective people, processes, and performance incentives.
Previous Experience at Swiss Re
Prior to his current role, Daryl Polenz worked at Swiss Re for six years as Vice President - Account Executive from 2013 to 2019, and later as Senior Vice President - Head of Direct Sales from 2019 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to the company's sales strategies and client relations in the Greater New York City Area and Kansas City.
Career Background in Finance and Insurance
Daryl Polenz has a diverse background in finance and insurance. He held the position of Vice President - Insurance Client Relations at First Empire Securities, Inc. from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he worked at Fox-Pitt, Kelton Inc. as Senior Vice President in the Corporate Finance Department from 1998 to 2003, and at Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC as Managing Director - National Practice Leader for Financial Services from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Daryl Polenz earned his MBA in Finance and Accounting from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, studying from 1992 to 1994. He also holds a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. His expertise includes asset management, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory services.