Glemham Underwriting Limited

Reference number: 441556

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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 glemham.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01728 441441 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NR1 1RE
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Other names (6)

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

  • www.glemham.com Trading name
  • Ambient Insurance Former trading name
  • Flat Fish Former trading name
  • Friday Former trading name
  • Hensure Insurance Former trading name
  • Sherwood Underwriting Former trading 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.
  • 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

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
05509907
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 July 2005 (21 years old)
Registered office
Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE, England
Nature of business
  • Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding (SIC 66290)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Alan Charles Boswell Director Jun 1948 5 Jul 2022 26 other companies
Alastair Fitzroy Drew Director Aug 1985 5 Jul 2022 18 other companies
Christopher John Gibbs Director Mar 1966 5 Jul 2022 19 other companies

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
27
closed down
7
are FCA-registered
3

In the full report: all 27 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 3 on the FCA register
  • The 19 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 12 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (7) All events (40)

2022

5 July 2022

  • Alan Boswell Group Ltd took control (75–100% of shares)
  • John Gordon Cross stopped being a part-owner

Companies House

2016

1 July 2016

  • John Gordon Cross became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2006

9 January 2006

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

6 January 2006

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

2005

15 July 2005

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 40 events

  • All 40 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 19
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Firms connected to Glemham Underwriting

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

connected firms
5
share a director
3
share its postcode
5

In the full report: all 5 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (3), the same postcode (5)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 27 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 40 events in its history
  • 5 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Glemham Underwriting Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Glemham Underwriting Limited (FRN 441556) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2006 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Glemham Underwriting’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01728 441441 and the website glemham.com for Glemham Underwriting. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Glemham Underwriting a scam or clone?
Glemham 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 Glemham 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 Glemham Underwriting to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Glemham Underwriting?
Glemham Underwriting is owned by Alan Boswell Group Ltd, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 5 July 2022. Before that, it was controlled by Mr John Gordon Cross.
Who runs Glemham Underwriting?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Glemham Underwriting: Alan Charles Boswell, Alastair Fitzroy Drew and Christopher John Gibbs.
How long has Glemham Underwriting been in business?
The company was formed on 15 July 2005, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2006.
Does Glemham Underwriting use any other names?
It trades as www.glemham.com. It has previously used 5 other names, including Ambient Insurance, Flat Fish and Friday.

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