First Underwriting Limited

Reference number: 624585

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07857938
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 November 2011 (14 years old)
Registered office
Level 15, 30 St. Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8BF, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon Andrew Toomey Director Apr 1988 11 May 2021
Jacqueline Dawn Boast Director Oct 1965 18 Aug 2021
Marc Anthony Castellucci Director Nov 1972 1 Apr 2023
Gemma Susanne Stanley Director Jun 1984 22 Feb 2024
Victor Paul Rainsford Director Jun 1966 14 Aug 2025
Stephen John Richards Director Jul 1973 11 Feb 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.

  • XPEKT Limited

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
  • First Specialty
  • Slipstream Underwriting
  • Vantage Underwriting Agency
  • Xpekt

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is First Underwriting Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, First Underwriting Limited (FRN 624585) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with First Underwriting?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about First Underwriting to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is First Underwriting a scam or clone?
First 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 First Underwriting's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
First Underwriting's FRN is 624585. You can verify it on the FCA register.