Berkley European Underwriters AS

Reference number: 984276

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Authorised by the FCA

Berkley European Underwriters AS is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks, 1 thing worth a closer look

  • When berkleyoffshore.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 3943 1404 is
  • Whether EC3M 7AF is a shared office: 31 other firms give it
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Other names (5)

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

  • Berkley Asset Protection Trading name
  • Berkley Offshore Trading name
  • Berkley Professional Trading name
  • W/R/B Underwriting Trading name
  • Berkley European Underwriters SA Former name

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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  • 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

Limits on what they may do

  • UK branch of the firm may not hold client money.
    The UK branch of the firm may not hold client money.

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.

Key dates in its history

Berkley European Underwriters AS’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (4) All events (9)

2023

21 August 2023

  • Changed its registered name from "Berkley European Underwriters SA"

FCA register

30 June 2023

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • FCA imposed a requirement (UK branch of the firm may not hold client money.)
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

In the full report: all 9 events

  • All 9 events in its history (4 shown here)
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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Berkley European Underwriters AS FCA authorised?
Yes, Berkley European Underwriters AS (FRN 984276) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2023 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed a limit on what it may do.
What is Berkley European Underwriters AS’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3943 1404 and the website berkleyoffshore.com/berkley-european-underwriters for Berkley European Underwriters AS. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Berkley European Underwriters AS a scam or clone?
Berkley European Underwriters AS 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 Berkley European Underwriters AS?
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 Berkley European Underwriters AS to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Does Berkley European Underwriters AS use any other names?
It trades as Berkley Asset Protection, Berkley Offshore, Berkley Professional and W/R/B Underwriting. It has previously used the name Berkley European Underwriters SA.

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