Centrewrite Limited

Reference number: 202843

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

  • When lloyds.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7327 1000 is, and the other firm that gives it
  • Whether EC3M 7HA is a shared office: 22 other firms give it
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Restricted to re-insurance.
    The firm must restrict all insurance business to reinsurance activities.

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
02551468
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 October 1990 (36 years old)
Registered office
Council Secretariat, Lloyd's Of London, One Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HA
Nature of business
  • Life reinsurance (SIC 65201)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Martin Cleminshaw Harris Director Feb 1985 1 Aug 2024 None
Emma Louise Peacock Director Jun 1986 1 Aug 2024 None
Emma Stewart Director May 1988 1 Nov 2024 None
David William Sansom Director Sep 1981 30 Mar 2026 None
James William Edward Bichard Director Mar 1973 23 Jul 2026 1 other company
LLOYD'S NOMINEES SECRETARY LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 12 Oct 2012 –

Other companies run by these 5 directors

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other company
1
still active
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 37 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (8) All events (73)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Society Of Lloyd's took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

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

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • FCA imposed a requirement (Restricted to re-insurance.)
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1990

24 October 1990

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

1901

1 January 1901

  • Supervised by HM Treasury under the money laundering rules from this date

FCA register

In the full report: all 73 events

  • All 73 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 62
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Firms connected to Centrewrite

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Centrewrite. 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

In the full report: the connected firm, named

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

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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 73 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Centrewrite Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Centrewrite Limited (FRN 202843) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an insurer. The FCA has placed a limit on what it may do.
What is Centrewrite’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7327 1000 and the website lloyds.com for Centrewrite. 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 Centrewrite a scam or clone?
Centrewrite 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 Centrewrite?
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 Centrewrite to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Centrewrite?
Centrewrite is owned by Society Of Lloyd's, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Centrewrite?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Centrewrite: Martin Cleminshaw Harris, Emma Louise Peacock, Emma Stewart, David William Sansom and James William Edward Bichard.
How long has Centrewrite been in business?
The company was formed on 24 October 1990, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

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