Lancashire Syndicates Limited

Reference number: 204913

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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 lancashiregroup.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7170 9000 is
  • Whether EC3M 3BY is a shared office: 26 other firms give it
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Other names (6)

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

  • Cathedral Trading name
  • CUL Trading name
  • Cathedral Underwriting Limited Former name
  • Highgate Managing Agencies Ltd Former name
  • London Wall Managing Agencies Ltd. Former name
  • MMO Underwriting Agency Limited Former 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.
Show FCA detail (4 permissions)
  • 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
00292093
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 September 1934 (92 years old)
Registered office
20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Nicholas Peter Davenport Director Aug 1950 23 Jun 2016 13 other companies
Paul Martin Director Sep 1964 13 Oct 2017 5 other companies
Christopher John Whittle Director Jun 1967 4 Apr 2018 5 other companies
Robin David Milner Director Apr 1976 28 Oct 2019 None
Kelly Turner Director Sep 1982 3 Jan 2023 None
Belinda Anne Schofield Director Jun 1956 3 Jan 2023 1 other company
Samantha Jane Churchill Director Jul 1976 30 Jun 2023 None
Bryan Joseph Director Aug 1959 1 Aug 2023 None
Bradley Cass Director Feb 1973 1 Aug 2023 7 other companies
Matthew Thomas Director Nov 1980 1 Apr 2025 5 other companies
Rachel Louise Sabbarton Director Apr 1984 11 Feb 2026 5 other companies
Hayley Robinson Director Feb 1962 1 Sep 2026 2 other companies
Paul Kelly Secretary Not published 1 Aug 2023 –

Other companies run by these 12 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
32
closed down
6
are FCA-registered
13

In the full report: all 32 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 12 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 13 on the FCA register, including one no longer authorised
  • The 9 companies these 12 directors run together
  • All 68 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (12) All events (134)

2020

2 January 2020

  • Changed its registered name from "Lancashire Syndicates Limited"

FCA register

1 January 2020

  • Changed its registered name from "Cathedral Underwriting Limited"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Cathedral Capital Holdings Limited 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

2000

22 December 2000

  • Changed its registered name from "MMO Underwriting Agency Limited"

FCA register

1998

29 January 1998

  • Changed its registered name from "Highgate Managing Agencies Ltd"

FCA register

1994

19 September 1994

  • Changed its registered name from "London Wall Managing Agencies Ltd."

FCA register

1987

22 July 1987

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

FCA register

1934

14 September 1934

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 134 events

  • All 134 events in its history (12 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 116
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Firms connected to Lancashire Syndicates

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

connected firms
7
share a director
7
share its postcode
3

In the full report: all 7 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (7), the same postcode (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 5 past links through former directors
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  • 32 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 134 events in its history
  • 7 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Lancashire Syndicates Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Lancashire Syndicates Limited (FRN 204913) 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 Lancashire Syndicates’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7170 9000 and the website lancashiregroup.com for Lancashire Syndicates. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Lancashire Syndicates a scam or clone?
Lancashire Syndicates 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 Lancashire Syndicates?
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 Lancashire Syndicates to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Lancashire Syndicates?
Lancashire Syndicates is owned by Cathedral Capital Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Lancashire Syndicates?
Companies House lists 12 directors of Lancashire Syndicates: Nicholas Peter Davenport, Paul Martin, Christopher John Whittle, Robin David Milner, Kelly Turner, Belinda Anne Schofield and 6 more.
How long has Lancashire Syndicates been in business?
The company was formed on 14 September 1934, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Lancashire Syndicates use any other names?
It trades as Cathedral and CUL. It has previously used 4 other names, including Cathedral Underwriting Limited, Highgate Managing Agencies Ltd and London Wall Managing Agencies Ltd..

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