Allied World Managing Agency Limited

Reference number: 604516

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • When awac.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7220 0600 is, and the other firm that gives it
  • Whether EC3M 3BY is a shared office: 26 other firms give it
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Allied World at Lloyd's Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing the underwriting capacity of a Lloyd's syndicate as a managing agent at Lloyd's

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
07249776
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 May 2010 (16 years old)
Registered office
19th Floor 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY, England
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Michael John O'Leary Director Jan 1970 1 Apr 2016 1 other company
Edward Joseph Moresco Jr Director Oct 1975 16 Mar 2018 3 other companies
Michael Gerard Walsh Director Nov 1975 16 Oct 2020 1 other company
Suzanne Claire Liversidge Director Dec 1968 29 Mar 2022 12 other companies
Peter Ford Director Jan 1973 13 Oct 2023 1 other company
Scott Hunter Director Sep 1951 22 Nov 2023 None
Karen Elizabeth Graves Director Jun 1965 26 Apr 2024 26 other companies
Timothy Patrick Hennessy Director May 1967 22 Nov 2024 None

Other companies run by these 8 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
42
closed down
15
went insolvent
1

In the full report: all 42 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 8 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The one that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 6 on the FCA register
  • The 2 companies these 8 directors run together
  • All 25 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Allied World Managing Agency’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (11) All events (56)

2026

15 January 2026

  • Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited gave up control
  • Vivian Prem Watsa gained significant control

Companies House

2017

17 August 2017

  • Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG gave up control
  • Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2014

27 March 2014

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

7 March 2014

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 8 new directors took over

Companies House

13 January 2014

  • Changed its registered name from "Allied World at Lloyd's"

FCA register

2010

11 May 2010

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 56 events

  • All 56 events in its history (11 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 44
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Firms connected to Allied World Managing Agency

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Allied World Managing Agency. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm
1
share its phone number
1
share its postcode
1

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  • How it is linked: the same phone number (1), the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
  • 5 past links through former directors
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  • All 56 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Allied World Managing Agency Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Allied World Managing Agency Limited (FRN 604516) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since March 2014 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Allied World Managing Agency’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7220 0600 and the website awac.com for Allied World Managing Agency. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further. The same number is also given by one other FCA firm.
Is Allied World Managing Agency a scam or clone?
Allied World Managing Agency is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Allied World Managing Agency?
It may control client money but not hold it. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Allied World Managing Agency to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Allied World Managing Agency?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Allied World Managing Agency: Mr Vivian Prem Watsa (significant influence or control). Before that, it was controlled by Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
Who runs Allied World Managing Agency?
Companies House lists 8 directors of Allied World Managing Agency: Michael John O'Leary, Edward Joseph Moresco Jr, Michael Gerard Walsh, Suzanne Claire Liversidge, Peter Ford, Scott Hunter and 2 more.
How long has Allied World Managing Agency been in business?
The company was formed on 11 May 2010, and has held its current FCA authorisation since March 2014.
Does Allied World Managing Agency use any other names?
It has previously used the name Allied World at Lloyd's.

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