Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch)

Reference number: 1040158

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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

Volante International Limited Reference number: 940283 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.
  • Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch) (FRN 1040158) is an AR of Volante International Limited (FRN 940283). When you use Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (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.

Also trades as 6 other names
  • Affinity Solutions
  • Volante Emerging Markets
  • Volante Financial & Professional Lines
  • Volante International Motor
  • Volante Professional Indemnity
  • Volante Re

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Volante 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch) FCA authorised?
Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch) (FRN 1040158) 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 Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (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. Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch) (FRN 1040158) is an AR of Volante International Limited (FRN 940283). When you use Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (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 Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch)?
Protection works through Volante International Limited, the principal firm responsible for Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch) a scam or clone?
Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (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 Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Volante Underwriting Sweden AB (UK Branch)'s FRN is 1040158. You can verify it on the FCA register.