Helios Underwriting appoints Katharine Wade as Non-Executive Director

Lloyd’s-focused investment vehicle Helios Underwriting has appointed Katharine Wade as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board, effective immediately.

Wade brings over 29 years of experience in financial markets, having served in Board and management-level roles within the UK and internationally.

Currently, she serves as Chief Financial Officer at Aegis, the top quartile Lloyd’s syndicate responsible for strategy, capital raising, and financial controls.

Michael Wade, Executive Chairman commented on her appointment, “I am delighted, on behalf of the Board, to welcome Katie Wade as an Independent Non-Executive Director to Helios Underwriting plc.

“Katie’s considerable experience, strong financial background and charitable service will make a valuable addition to the Company. As we broaden our Board composition our goal is to continue to introduce external experience and independent viewpoints.”

Wade has also been the Chief Financial Officer of UK entities within the Aspen Group (Aspen Insurance UK Limited and Aspen Managing Agency Limited) and ACE Tempest Re.

Her iNED experience includes being a Non-Executive Director of Atlas Corporation and membership of the Investment Committee of the Council of Lloyd’s, where she monitors and oversees the Treasury and Investment department and the performance of the Lloyd’s Investment Platform.

She is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, Chair of the Worshipful Company of Insurers Charitable Trust, and Court Assistant for the Worshipful Company of Insurers.

“The Company continues to benefit from the exceptionally strong pipeline profits already earned during 2022 and 2023 and we are planning our 2025 portfolio, where we aim to attract more third party capital to participate. Overall, our Lloyd’s syndicate portfolio looks set to generate attractive returns, given the outstanding performance of the Lloyd’s market, which underpins our confidence in the future performance of the business,” Executive Chairman Wade concluded.

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