MX Special Risks Limited

Reference number: 830386

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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

GB UNDERWRITING LTD Reference number: 304281 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.
  • MX Special Risks Limited (FRN 830386) is an AR of GB UNDERWRITING LTD (FRN 304281). When you use MX Special Risks's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from MX Special Risks, 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 number
11751061
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 January 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
7th Floor, The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AW, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Gordon Woolerton Director Nov 1983 1 May 2019
Warren Downey Director Sep 1971 1 Jul 2024
Lee David Anderson Director Jan 1972 1 Jul 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through GB UNDERWRITING LTD, 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 one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Tristar Special Risks Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is MX Special Risks Limited FCA authorised?
MX Special Risks Limited (FRN 830386) 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 MX Special Risks?
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. MX Special Risks Limited (FRN 830386) is an AR of GB UNDERWRITING LTD (FRN 304281). When you use MX Special Risks's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from MX Special Risks, 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 MX Special Risks?
Protection works through GB UNDERWRITING LTD, the principal firm responsible for MX Special Risks's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is MX Special Risks a scam or clone?
MX Special Risks 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 MX Special Risks's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
MX Special Risks's FRN is 830386. You can verify it on the FCA register.