AXIS Underwriting Limited

Reference number: 311833

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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 axiscapital.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7050 8160 is
  • Whether EC3M 7AF is a shared office: 31 other firms give it
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Other names (1)

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

  • Novae Underwriting Limited Former name: A name it was registered under before.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
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  • 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 status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 April 1995 (31 years old)
Registered office
52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
James Anthony Mollett Director Jan 1980 25 Sep 2020 27 other companies
Sarah Jane Hills Director Dec 1973 20 Sep 2023 3 other companies
Sarah Stephen Director Mar 1976 10 Oct 2025 None
Leena Modi Secretary Not published 3 Jun 2025 –

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
28
closed down
21
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 28 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
  • The one on the FCA register
  • The 2 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 46 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

AXIS Underwriting’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2019

27 September 2019

  • Novae Group Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Novae Holdings Limited gave up control

Companies House

2018

20 March 2018

  • Changed its registered name from "Novae Underwriting Limited"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Novae Holdings 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

1995

10 April 1995

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 109 events

  • All 109 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 99
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Firms connected to AXIS Underwriting

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

connected firm
1
share a director
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1), the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like AXIS Underwriting

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In London

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  • 28 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 109 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is AXIS Underwriting Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, AXIS Underwriting Limited (FRN 311833) 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 AXIS Underwriting’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7050 8160 and the website axiscapital.com for AXIS Underwriting. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is AXIS Underwriting a scam or clone?
AXIS Underwriting 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 AXIS Underwriting?
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 AXIS Underwriting to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns AXIS Underwriting?
AXIS Underwriting is owned by Novae Group Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 27 September 2019. Before that, it was controlled by Novae Holdings Limited.
Who runs AXIS Underwriting?
Companies House lists 3 directors of AXIS Underwriting: James Anthony Mollett, Sarah Jane Hills and Sarah Stephen.
How long has AXIS Underwriting been in business?
The company was formed on 10 April 1995, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does AXIS Underwriting use any other names?
It has previously used the name Novae Underwriting Limited.

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