Globe Underwriting Limited

Reference number: 941963

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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 globeuw.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 8148 2649 is
  • Whether EC3R 7BB is a shared office: 27 other firms give it
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Other names (2)

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

  • Geo Specialty Political Violence Trading name
  • Orvia Underwriting 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.
  • 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
  • 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
06917482
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 May 2009 (17 years old)
Registered office
2 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7PD, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Salim Bhaiji Director Mar 1987 21 Nov 2022 7 other companies
Feilim Mackle Director Jul 1967 30 Apr 2025 21 other companies
ARDONAGH CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 10 Dec 2021 –

Other companies run by these 2 directors

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other companies
27
closed down
1
are FCA-registered
14

In the full report: all 27 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 14 on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 2 directors run together
  • All 24 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (11) All events (63)

2026

1 January 2026

  • Ardonagh Europe Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Ardonagh Specialty Mga Holdings Limited gave up control

Companies House

2024

2 September 2024

  • Ardonagh Specialty Mga Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Geo Specialty Group Holdings Limited gave up control

Companies House

2022

20 September 2022

  • Ed Broking Holdings LLP gave up control
  • Geo Specialty Group Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

17 May 2022

  • Board replaced: all 4 directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2021

18 June 2021

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Ed Broking Holdings LLP took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2009

28 May 2009

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 63 events

  • All 63 events in its history (11 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 48
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Firms connected to Globe Underwriting

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

connected firms
12
share a director
12

In the full report: all 12 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (12)
  • 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, 1 flagged
  • All 63 events in its history
  • 12 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Globe Underwriting Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Globe Underwriting Limited (FRN 941963) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2021 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Globe Underwriting’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8148 2649 and the website globeuw.com for Globe Underwriting. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Globe Underwriting a scam or clone?
Globe 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 Globe Underwriting?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Globe Underwriting to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Globe Underwriting?
Globe Underwriting is owned by Ardonagh Europe Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 1 January 2026. Before that, it was controlled by Ed Broking Holdings LLP, Geo Specialty Group Holdings Limited and Ardonagh Specialty Mga Holdings Limited.
Who runs Globe Underwriting?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Globe Underwriting: Salim Bhaiji and Feilim Mackle.
How long has Globe Underwriting been in business?
The company was formed on 28 May 2009, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2021.
Does Globe Underwriting use any other names?
It trades as Geo Specialty Political Violence and Orvia Underwriting.

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