Markel Syndicate Management Limited

Reference number: 204953

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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 6 other names
  • Aurora P&I
  • Galleon Marine
  • MECO Marine
  • The Charterers P&I Club
  • The MECO Group
  • Transmarine

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03114590
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
17 October 1995 (30 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew John Davies Director Jan 1966 8 Feb 2002
John William James Spencer Director Dec 1957 1 Jan 2016
Kalpana Shah Director Mar 1969 7 Sep 2020
Wai-Fong Au Director Dec 1956 7 Oct 2020
Henry George Le Vaillant Gardener Director Nov 1983 18 Jul 2023
Alexander William Finn Director Sep 1961 11 Jan 2024
Andrew Neil Mcmellin Director Jul 1966 2 Sep 2025
Thomas James Hillier Director Jun 1979 12 Dec 2025
Lara Simone Teesdale Secretary Not published 1 Jan 2020

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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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • 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.

  • Octavian Syndicate Management Limited
  • Saffronplace Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Markel Syndicate Management Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Markel Syndicate Management Limited (FRN 204953) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Markel Syndicate Management?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Markel Syndicate Management to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Markel Syndicate Management a scam or clone?
Markel Syndicate Management 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 Markel Syndicate Management's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Markel Syndicate Management's FRN is 204953. You can verify it on the FCA register.