Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) Limited

Reference number: 204843

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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 cnahardy.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7743 6800 is, and the 2 other firms that give it
  • Whether EC3M 3BY is a shared office: 26 other firms give it
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Other names (1)

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

  • CNA Hardy Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing the underwriting capacity of a Lloyd's syndicate as a managing agent at Lloyd's

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
01264271
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 June 1976 (50 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
David John Stevens Director Jul 1963 19 Dec 2013 11 other companies
Carl Anthony Kearney Director May 1972 8 May 2015 6 other companies
Robert Thomson Director May 1955 1 Dec 2016 4 other companies
Jalil Ur Rehman Director Mar 1964 6 Dec 2018 9 other companies
Simon Vincent Wood Director May 1967 30 Aug 2022 8 other companies
Scott Robert Lindquist Director Sep 1963 30 Nov 2023 None
Jane Elizabeth Possell Director Nov 1972 10 Apr 2025 2 other companies
Michael Anthony Nardiello Director Sep 1970 10 Apr 2025 2 other companies
Camilla Louise Harries Secretary Not published 26 Feb 2025 –

Other companies run by these 8 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
23
closed down
7
are FCA-registered
7

In the full report: all 23 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 8 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 7 on the FCA register
  • The 6 companies these 8 directors run together
  • All 49 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Hardy (Underwriting Agencies)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (11) All events (98)

2020

13 January 2020

  • Cna Financial Corporation took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited gave up control

Companies House

2019

13 December 2019

  • Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited took control (75–100% of shares)
  • Hardy Underwriting Group PLC gave up control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Hardy Underwriting Group PLC 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
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1986

7 March 1986

  • Regulated by the Society of Lloyd's from this date

FCA register

1976

21 June 1976

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 98 events

  • All 98 events in its history (11 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 84
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Firms connected to Hardy (Underwriting Agencies)

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

connected firms
3
share a director
2
share its phone number
2

In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (2), the same phone number (2), the same postcode (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 5 past links through former directors
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  • 23 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 98 events in its history
  • 3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) Limited (FRN 204843) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Hardy (Underwriting Agencies)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7743 6800 and the website cnahardy.com for Hardy (Underwriting Agencies). 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 2 other FCA firms.
Is Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) a scam or clone?
Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) 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 Hardy (Underwriting Agencies)?
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 Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Hardy (Underwriting Agencies)?
Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) is owned by Cna Financial Corporation, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 13 January 2020. Before that, it was controlled by Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited and Hardy Underwriting Group PLC.
Who runs Hardy (Underwriting Agencies)?
Companies House lists 8 directors of Hardy (Underwriting Agencies): David John Stevens, Carl Anthony Kearney, Robert Thomson, Jalil Ur Rehman, Simon Vincent Wood, Scott Robert Lindquist and 2 more.
How long has Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) been in business?
The company was formed on 21 June 1976, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Hardy (Underwriting Agencies) use any other names?
It trades as CNA Hardy.

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