PRESTIGE UNDERWRITING SERVICES LIMITED

Reference number: 307105

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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
  • Octane London Market
  • Octane Underwriting

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
NI031853
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
27 January 1997 (29 years old)
Registered office
10 Governors Place, Carrickfergus, BT38 7BN
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Richard Phillip Hanna Director Jun 1976 18 Jan 2012
Trevor William Shaw Director Apr 1968 18 Jan 2012
Alison Marie Williams Director Mar 1971 19 Oct 2015
Wendy Close Director Apr 1972 18 Oct 2019
Justin Martin Hillen Director Dec 1977 6 Nov 2019
Timothy David Baxter Director Jul 1980 17 Jun 2025
Thomas Carl Mccomb Director Aug 1992 20 Jan 2026
Justin Martin Hillen Secretary Not published 2 Aug 2017

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. 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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  • UNIsure

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is PRESTIGE UNDERWRITING SERVICES LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, PRESTIGE UNDERWRITING SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 307105) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with PRESTIGE UNDERWRITING SERVICES?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about PRESTIGE UNDERWRITING SERVICES to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is PRESTIGE UNDERWRITING SERVICES a scam or clone?
PRESTIGE 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 PRESTIGE UNDERWRITING SERVICES's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
PRESTIGE UNDERWRITING SERVICES's FRN is 307105. You can verify it on the FCA register.