Aspen UK Syndicate Services Limited

Reference number: 450345

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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 aspen.co first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7184 8000 is, and the 2 other firms that give it
  • Whether EC3M 3BD is a shared office: 21 other firms give it
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Other names (6)

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

  • Aspen Trading name
  • Aspen Broker Services Trading name
  • Aspen Group Trading name
  • Sompo Trading name
  • Sompo International Trading name
  • APJ Services Limited Former name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
Show FCA detail (5 permissions)
  • 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
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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
05313771
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 December 2004 (21 years old)
Registered office
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Alexander James Kershaw Director Sep 1977 1 Aug 2017 2 other companies
Kevin John Powell Director Jul 1975 1 Apr 2026 3 other companies
Allan Murley Director Sep 1974 26 Oct 2026 None
Kelly Lawrence Secretary Not published 29 Nov 2024 –

Other companies run by these 3 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
5
closed down
2
still active
3

In the full report: all 5 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 23 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Aspen UK Syndicate Services’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (64)

2026

24 February 2026

  • Sompo Holdings Inc. gained significant control

Companies House

2018

12 June 2018

  • Apj Continuation Limited gave up control
  • Aspen (UK) Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Apj Continuation Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2014

9 December 2014

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

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2011

8 April 2011

  • Changed its registered name from "APJ Services Limited"

FCA register

2006

25 May 2006

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

FCA register

2004

15 December 2004

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 64 events

  • All 64 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 47
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Firms connected to Aspen UK Syndicate Services

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

connected firms
2
share its phone number
2
share its postcode
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same phone number (2), the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 5 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 64 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Aspen UK Syndicate Services Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Aspen UK Syndicate Services Limited (FRN 450345) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since May 2006 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Aspen UK Syndicate Services’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7184 8000 and the website aspen.co for Aspen UK Syndicate Services. 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 2 other FCA firms.
Is Aspen UK Syndicate Services a scam or clone?
Aspen UK Syndicate Services 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 Aspen UK Syndicate Services?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Aspen UK Syndicate Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Aspen UK Syndicate Services?
Aspen UK Syndicate Services is owned by Aspen (UK) Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 12 June 2018. Before that, it was controlled by Apj Continuation Limited.
Who runs Aspen UK Syndicate Services?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Aspen UK Syndicate Services: Alexander James Kershaw, Kevin John Powell and Allan Murley.
How long has Aspen UK Syndicate Services been in business?
The company was formed on 15 December 2004, and has held its current FCA authorisation since May 2006.
Does Aspen UK Syndicate Services use any other names?
It trades as Aspen, Aspen Broker Services, Aspen Group, Sompo and Sompo International. It has previously used the name APJ Services Limited.

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