QBE Underwriting Limited

Reference number: 204858

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as 7 other names
  • British Marine
  • QBE European Operations
  • QBE Insurance
  • QBE Ireland
  • QBE PI
  • QBE Re
  • QBE Re Europe

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01035198
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
17 December 1971 (54 years old)
Registered office
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nigel Joseph Douty Terry Director Jun 1970 19 Dec 2016
Catherine Ann Brown Director Mar 1966 1 May 2019
Jason Richard Harris Director Aug 1967 14 Dec 2020
Cecile Georgette Fresneau Director Apr 1972 7 Nov 2021
Steven Maddock Director Jul 1968 11 Feb 2022
Robert Charles Stone Director Jan 1975 12 Dec 2022
Norman Keith Skeoch (Sir) Director Nov 1956 29 Mar 2023
Timothy Cardwell Wade Director Dec 1959 1 Mar 2024
Nicholas Hankin Director May 1973 20 Feb 2026
Alexandra Jane Smith Secretary Not published 26 Jun 2017

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.

  • Janson Green Ltd
  • Limit Underwriting Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is QBE Underwriting Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, QBE Underwriting Limited (FRN 204858) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with QBE Underwriting?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about QBE Underwriting to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is QBE Underwriting a scam or clone?
QBE Underwriting 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 QBE Underwriting's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
QBE Underwriting's FRN is 204858. You can verify it on the FCA register.