QBE Underwriting Services (UK) Limited

Reference number: 416720

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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 Underwriting Limited Reference number: 204858 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.
  • QBE Underwriting Services (UK) Limited (FRN 416720) is an AR of QBE Underwriting Limited (FRN 204858). When you use QBE Underwriting Services (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from QBE Underwriting Services (UK), 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.

Also trades as 5 other names
  • QBE
  • QBE European Operations
  • QBE Insurance
  • QBE National
  • QBE PI

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02262145
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 May 1988 (38 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 16 Mar 2021
Megan Amy Courquin Director Feb 1975 16 Jan 2024
Nigel Lee Rippon Director Mar 1970 9 Mar 2024
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 Underwriting 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 one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • D A Constable Syndicate Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is QBE Underwriting Services (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
QBE Underwriting Services (UK) Limited (FRN 416720) 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 QBE Underwriting Services (UK)?
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. QBE Underwriting Services (UK) Limited (FRN 416720) is an AR of QBE Underwriting Limited (FRN 204858). When you use QBE Underwriting Services (UK)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from QBE Underwriting Services (UK), 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 QBE Underwriting Services (UK)?
Protection works through QBE Underwriting Limited, the principal firm responsible for QBE Underwriting Services (UK)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is QBE Underwriting Services (UK) a scam or clone?
QBE Underwriting Services (UK) 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 QBE Underwriting Services (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
QBE Underwriting Services (UK)'s FRN is 416720. You can verify it on the FCA register.