Amwins Global Risks Limited

Reference number: 310633

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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 amwinsglobalrisks.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7469 0100 is, and the 4 other firms that give it
  • Whether EC2N 4BQ is a shared office: 71 other firms give it
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Other names (36)

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

  • Amwins Amplify Trading name
  • Amwins International Underwriting Trading name
  • Amwins Re Trading name
  • Applied Risk Capital Trading name
  • Nardac Trading name
  • ProFinity Trading name
  • THB Aviation Trading name
  • THB Construction and Engineering Trading name
  • THB Energy Trading name
  • THB European Division Trading name
  • THB Global Risks Trading name
  • THB International Professional Risks Trading name
  • THB London Markets Trading name
  • THB Marine Trading name
  • THB Motor Fleet Trading name
  • THB North America Special Risks Trading name
  • THB Professional and Financial Risks Trading name
  • THB Transportation Trading name
  • THB Treaty Trading name
  • THB UK Risk Solutions Trading name
  • THB Worldwide Property Trading name
  • Thompson Heath and Bond Limited Former name
  • PWS International Former trading name
  • THB Accident and Health Former trading name
  • THB British Equestrian Former trading name
  • THB Cedant Reinsurance Former trading name
  • THB Clowes Former trading name
  • THB Financial & Professional Risks Former trading name
  • THB Marine and Transportation Former trading name
  • THB Media Former trading name
  • THB North America Former trading name
  • THB Personal Lines Former trading name
  • THB Professional Risks Former trading name
  • THB Professions Former trading name
  • THB Speciality Markets Former trading name
  • THB UK Professional Risks Former trading 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.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing Credit Information Services

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
00929224
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 March 1968 (58 years old)
Registered office
22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Kiernan Murphy Director Jul 1970 22 Mar 2021 5 other companies
Colm Eoin Hensman Director Nov 1978 22 Sep 2021 7 other companies
Ross Richard Guy Watson Director Oct 1990 19 Feb 2025 2 other companies
Daniel Lee Reah Director Jun 1982 19 Feb 2025 4 other companies
Emma Louise Vaughan Director Jan 1984 19 Feb 2025 2 other companies
Nick Abraham Director Feb 1981 19 Feb 2025 None
Daniel Lee Reah Secretary Not published 31 Aug 2020 –

Other companies run by these 6 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
9
closed down
1
are FCA-registered
4

In the full report: all 9 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 4 on the FCA register, including 2 no longer authorised
  • The 6 companies these 6 directors run together
  • All 62 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Amwins Global Risks’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (177)

2021

22 February 2021

  • Changed its registered name from "Thompson Heath and Bond Limited"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Amwins Global Risks Group Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1968

21 March 1968

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 177 events

  • All 177 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 115
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Firms connected to Amwins Global Risks

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

connected firms
5
no longer authorised
2
share a director
4

In the full report: all 5 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (4), the same phone number (2), the same postcode (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 9 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 177 events in its history
  • 5 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Amwins Global Risks Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Amwins Global Risks Limited (FRN 310633) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Amwins Global Risks’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7469 0100 and the website amwinsglobalrisks.com for Amwins Global Risks. 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 4 other FCA firms, 2 of which are no longer authorised.
Is Amwins Global Risks a scam or clone?
Amwins Global Risks 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 Amwins Global Risks?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Amwins Global Risks to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Amwins Global Risks?
Amwins Global Risks is owned by Amwins Global Risks Group Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes, can appoint and remove the board and held through a firm, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Amwins Global Risks?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Amwins Global Risks: Kiernan Murphy, Colm Eoin Hensman, Ross Richard Guy Watson, Daniel Lee Reah, Emma Louise Vaughan and Nick Abraham.
How long has Amwins Global Risks been in business?
The company was formed on 21 March 1968, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Amwins Global Risks use any other names?
It trades as Amwins Amplify, Amwins International Underwriting, Amwins Re, Applied Risk Capital and Nardac, and 16 more names. It has previously used 15 other names, including Thompson Heath and Bond Limited, PWS International and THB Accident and Health.

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