22 April 2024

Helios Underwriting plc

("Helios" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

Helios, the investment vehicle which builds shareholder value participating across a spread of Lloyd's syndicates, announces that Edward Fitzalan-Howard, Duke of Norfolk, has tendered his resignation as Non-Executive Director of the Board with effect from 19 April 2024. The Board of Directors accepts and respects his decision and expresses gratitude for his contributions throughout his tenure with the Company.

As the Company develops its strategy, the appointment of additional Non-Executive Directors is currently under consideration by the Board.

Michael Wade, Chairman and Non-Executive Director said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the Duke of Norfolk for his service for over six years at Helios Underwriting and note that His Grace intends to remain a shareholder in the Company."

For further information, please contact:

Helios Underwriting plc

Martin Reith - Chief Executive Officer                    +44 (0)203 965 6441

Nigel Hanbury - Executive Deputy Chairman       

Arthur Manners - Chief Financial Officer              

Deutsche Numis (Nomad and Broker)                                       

Giles Rolls / Charles Farquhar                                     +44 (0)20 7260 1000

Buchanan (PR)

Helen Tarbet / George Beale                                      +44 (0)7872 604 453

                                                                                         +44 (0)20 7466 5111

About Helios

Helios 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). Helios trades within the Lloyd's insurance market writing approximately £502m of capacity for the 2024 account. The portfolio provides a good spread of business being concentrated in property & casualty insurance and reinsurance. For further information please visit www.huwplc.com.