AmTrust Specialty Limited

Reference number: 202189

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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
  • AmTrust International

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01229676
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 October 1975 (50 years old)
Registered office
Exchequer Court, 33 St. Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8AA, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jeremy Edward Cadle Director Jan 1965 26 Apr 2007
Peter Dewey Director Aug 1976 21 Apr 2016
Andrew Michael Bulley Director Aug 1962 1 May 2021
Pedro Bernardo Fernandes Director Oct 1971 7 Mar 2022
Peter John Goddard Director Mar 1958 1 Apr 2022
Nigel Sinclair Meyer Director Jun 1967 1 Jan 2023
Bruce John Whitmee Director Oct 1968 11 Mar 2024
Uma Baska Director Oct 1976 1 May 2024
Pauline Anne Cockburn Secretary Not published 1 May 2016

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Liability max limits of indemnity
    For liability business, the maximum limits of indemnity that the firm may write are as follows: - Employers liability £10 million (Euro 13million) - Public liability £10 million (Euro 13million) - Products liability £10 million (Euro 13million) The firm may not exceed these limits without the prior approval of its normal PRA supervisory contact.

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

Track record

What customers have complained about

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 3 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Amtrust Europe Limited
  • IGI Insurance Company Limited
  • Incogen Insurance Company Limited

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 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.

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  • AmTrust Equine
  • AmTrust Law

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 212 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 45% of the ones it decided.

That is above the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Insurance 212

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is AmTrust Specialty Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, AmTrust Specialty Limited (FRN 202189) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with AmTrust Specialty?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about AmTrust Specialty to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is AmTrust Specialty a scam or clone?
AmTrust Specialty 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 AmTrust Specialty's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
AmTrust Specialty's FRN is 202189. You can verify it on the FCA register.