Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch

Reference number: 1004180

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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.

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.
  • Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch (FRN 1004180) is an AR of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers International Limited (FRN 582862). When you use Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch, 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 3023 3210

  • Verified address

    6th Floor, 25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD, United Kingdom

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
FC040776
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
22 May 2023 (3 years old)
Registered office
8 Hohe Bleichen, Hamburg, 20354, Germany

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nikolaus Michael Christian Suehr Director Jun 1984 31 Jul 2023
Mark Victor Birell Director Jun 1959 25 Mar 2025
Roland John Hill Director Jan 1979 25 Mar 2025
James Nicholas Montgomery Director Jun 1986 25 Mar 2025
Christopher David Seymour Newby Director Oct 1973 7 Jul 2025

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers International 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch FCA authorised?
Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch (FRN 1004180) 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 Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch?
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. Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch (FRN 1004180) is an AR of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers International Limited (FRN 582862). When you use Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch, 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 Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch?
Protection works through Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers International Limited, the principal firm responsible for Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch a scam or clone?
Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch 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 Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ryan Specialty Europe GmbH - UK Branch's FRN is 1004180. You can verify it on the FCA register.