Markel Underwriting Services Limited

Reference number: 402235

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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

Markel Syndicate Management Limited Reference number: 204953 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.
  • Markel Underwriting Services Limited (FRN 402235) is an AR of Markel Syndicate Management Limited (FRN 204953). When you use Markel Underwriting Services's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Markel Underwriting Services, 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    020 7953 6532

  • Verified address

    20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AZ, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03668339
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 November 1998 (27 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew John Davies Director Jan 1966 2 Oct 2013
Andrew Neil Mcmellin Director Jul 1966 29 Mar 2026
Lara Simone Teesdale Secretary Not published 1 Oct 2019

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Markel Syndicate Management 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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 5 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Abacus Underwriting Agencies Limited
  • Alterra UK Underwriting Services Limited
  • Imagine Underwriting Services Limited
  • MAX AT LLOYD'S SERVICES LTD.
  • Max UK Underwriting Services Ltd.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Markel Underwriting Services Limited FCA authorised?
Markel Underwriting Services Limited (FRN 402235) 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 Markel Underwriting Services?
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. Markel Underwriting Services Limited (FRN 402235) is an AR of Markel Syndicate Management Limited (FRN 204953). When you use Markel Underwriting Services's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Markel Underwriting Services, 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 Markel Underwriting Services?
Protection works through Markel Syndicate Management Limited, the principal firm responsible for Markel Underwriting Services's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Markel Underwriting Services a scam or clone?
Markel Underwriting Services 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 Markel Underwriting Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Markel Underwriting Services's FRN is 402235. You can verify it on the FCA register.