GB UNDERWRITING LTD

Reference number: 304281

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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
  • MX Commercial
  • MXC Online

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04692971
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 March 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
7th Floor, The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AW, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Lee David Anderson Director Jan 1972 12 Jan 2021
Joseph James Hanly Director Jul 1971 10 May 2022
Neil Keith Nimmo Director Jan 1961 18 Feb 2026
Eleanor Rachel Borkhataria Secretary Not published 29 Sep 2022

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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.

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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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 one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • GB Underwriting Ltd.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 4 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • GB Online
  • MX Online
  • MX Risk Solutions
  • xspl.co.uk

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is GB UNDERWRITING LTD FCA authorised?
Yes, GB UNDERWRITING LTD (FRN 304281) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with GB UNDERWRITING?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about GB UNDERWRITING to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is GB UNDERWRITING a scam or clone?
GB 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 GB UNDERWRITING's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
GB UNDERWRITING's FRN is 304281. You can verify it on the FCA register.