W.R. BERKLEY UK LIMITED

Reference number: 710822

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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

W. R. BERKLEY SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED Reference number: 568355 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.
  • W.R. BERKLEY UK LIMITED (FRN 710822) is an AR of W. R. BERKLEY SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (FRN 568355). When you use W.R. BERKLEY UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from W.R. BERKLEY 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    020 3943 1900

  • Verified address

    52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
09546454
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
16 April 2015 (11 years old)
Registered office
14th Floor 52, Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jacqueline Hedges Director Mar 1970 16 Apr 2015
James Patrick Bronner Director Oct 1961 2 Mar 2017
James John Hastings Director Apr 1980 17 Jul 2023
Michael Karl Bennett Director May 1979 1 Feb 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through W. R. BERKLEY SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT 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 W.R. BERKLEY UK LIMITED FCA authorised?
W.R. BERKLEY UK LIMITED (FRN 710822) 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 W.R. BERKLEY 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. W.R. BERKLEY UK LIMITED (FRN 710822) is an AR of W. R. BERKLEY SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (FRN 568355). When you use W.R. BERKLEY UK's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from W.R. BERKLEY 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 W.R. BERKLEY UK?
Protection works through W. R. BERKLEY SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for W.R. BERKLEY UK's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is W.R. BERKLEY UK a scam or clone?
W.R. BERKLEY 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 W.R. BERKLEY UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
W.R. BERKLEY UK's FRN is 710822. You can verify it on the FCA register.