Last checked at 12 Mar 2014 07:00
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
| nigel.hanbury@huwplc.com
|
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.