ACCESS UNDERWRITING LIMITED

Reference number: 300421

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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 5 other names
  • Access Insurance Service
  • Access Insurance Services
  • accessunderwriting.co.uk
  • AdviceUK Insurance Services
  • Ladbrook

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03880990
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 November 1999 (26 years old)
Registered office
Benefact House 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon Jonathan Hickman Director Dec 1964 22 Nov 1999
Douglas Michael Grout Director Feb 1948 31 May 2016
Steven Richard Blake Director Dec 1970 8 Jul 2016
David Robert Moore Director Feb 1966 6 Feb 2024
Rachael Jane Hall Secretary Not published 6 Feb 2024

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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.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Administration
  • 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.

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
  • accessquotes.co.uk
  • Ecclesiastical Direct
  • Finance Redirect
  • Insurance Scout

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is ACCESS UNDERWRITING LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, ACCESS UNDERWRITING LIMITED (FRN 300421) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with ACCESS UNDERWRITING?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about ACCESS UNDERWRITING to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is ACCESS UNDERWRITING a scam or clone?
ACCESS 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 ACCESS UNDERWRITING's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
ACCESS UNDERWRITING's FRN is 300421. You can verify it on the FCA register.