HARTFORD UNDERWRITING AGENCY LIMITED

Reference number: 204835

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Also trades as
  • The Hartford

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01380715
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
27 July 1978 (48 years old)
Registered office
6 Bevis Marks, 8th Floor, London, EC3A 7BA, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Carl Lee Bach Iii Director Sep 1975 30 Aug 2011
Martin John Sullivan Director Jul 1954 24 Mar 2015
Neil James Farrer Director Jun 1979 4 Apr 2019
Denise Garland Director Feb 1974 1 Jul 2021
Andrew Atta Darfoor Director Mar 1974 1 Jul 2021
Clay Henry Bassett Jr. Director Apr 1965 27 Mar 2025
Donald Christian Hunt Director Feb 1970 12 Nov 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing the underwriting capacity of a Lloyd's syndicate as a managing agent at Lloyd's

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Mander Thomas & Cooper (Underwriting Agencies) Ltd
  • Navigators Underwriting Agency Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is HARTFORD UNDERWRITING AGENCY LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, HARTFORD UNDERWRITING AGENCY LIMITED (FRN 204835) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with HARTFORD UNDERWRITING AGENCY?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about HARTFORD UNDERWRITING AGENCY to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is HARTFORD UNDERWRITING AGENCY a scam or clone?
HARTFORD UNDERWRITING AGENCY is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is HARTFORD UNDERWRITING AGENCY's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
HARTFORD UNDERWRITING AGENCY's FRN is 204835. You can verify it on the FCA register.