Greenhill Underwriting Espana Ltd

Reference number: 433594

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

QBE UK Limited Reference number: 202842 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Greenhill Underwriting Espana Ltd (FRN 433594) is an AR of QBE UK Limited (FRN 202842). When you use Greenhill Underwriting Espana's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Greenhill Underwriting Espana, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
GREENHILL UNDERWRITING ESPANA LIMITED
Company number
04169936
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 February 2001 (25 years old)
Registered office
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ian David Beckerson Director Mar 1967 29 Apr 2005
Nigel Lee Rippon Director Mar 1970 5 Jan 2026
Alexandra Jane Smith Secretary Not published 26 Jun 2017

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through QBE UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenhill Underwriting Espana Ltd FCA authorised?
Greenhill Underwriting Espana Ltd (FRN 433594) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Greenhill Underwriting Espana?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Greenhill Underwriting Espana Ltd (FRN 433594) is an AR of QBE UK Limited (FRN 202842). When you use Greenhill Underwriting Espana's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Greenhill Underwriting Espana, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Greenhill Underwriting Espana?
Protection works through QBE UK Limited, the principal firm responsible for Greenhill Underwriting Espana's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Greenhill Underwriting Espana a scam or clone?
Greenhill Underwriting Espana 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 Greenhill Underwriting Espana's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Greenhill Underwriting Espana's FRN is 433594. You can verify it on the FCA register.