Change of Adviser

RNS Number : 0621C

Helios Underwriting Plc

12 March 2014

 



12 March 2014

Helios Underwriting plc (formerly Hampden Underwriting plc)

("HUW" or the "Company")

Appointment of broker

The Board of HUW is pleased to announce the appointment of Westhouse Securities Limited ("Westhouse") as the Company's broker with immediate effect. Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Limited will continue to act as Nominated Adviser to the Company.

Commenting on the appointment, Nigel Hanbury, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, said:

"The Company continues to see significant opportunities for growth ahead and, as we enter this exciting stage in the Company's development, we are pleased to have added Westhouse to the advisory team."

For further information please contact:

HUW Nigel Hanbury	[e-mail]
Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance David Jones	020 7131 4000
Westhouse Securities Robert Finlay Darren Vickers	020 7601 6100
Haggie Partners Peter Rigby	020 7562 4444

About HUW

HUW provides a limited liability direct investment into the Lloyd's insurance market and is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (ticker: HUW). HUW's subsidiary underwriting vehicles trade within the Lloyd's insurance market as corporate members of Lloyd's writing £19.5 million of capacity for the 2014 account. The portfolio provides a good spread of classes of business being concentrated in property insurance, reinsurance and motor business. For further information please visit www.huwplc.com.

 

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