Martin Reith has nearly 40 years' experience across underwriting, management and leadership. Prior to joining Helios as a Non-Executive Director in 2021, he held board positions at Neon Underwriting Limited, as CEO from 2015 to 2019 and then assumed a Non-Executive role until 2020. Martin was the Founder and CEO of Ascot Underwriting Limited, which he established in 2001 with the support and backing of AIG. Under his leadership, Ascot became one of the largest and top-performing businesses in Lloyd's with a network of overseas offices. In 2009, Martin stepped down as CEO and served as a Non-Executive on Ascot's Board from 2009 to 2011. Prior to Ascot, he served as CEO of XL Capital's Insurance Operations in London.