Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK) Limited

Reference number: 310539

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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

  • When munichre.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0161 236 3380 is, and the other firm that gives it
  • Who else gives the postcode M2 6LW
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Other names (9)

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

  • GJW Direct Trading name
  • GrovesJohnWestrup Trading name
  • GrovesJohnWestrup Private Clients Trading name
  • Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets, UK Trading name
  • NMU Trading name
  • NMU (Specialty) Trading name
  • NMU (SPECIALTY) LTD Former name
  • Northern Marine Underwriters Ltd Former name
  • Northern Marine Underwriters (Scotland) 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.
  • 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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • 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
01262636
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 June 1976 (50 years old)
Registered office
Union Suite 1a, 2-10 Albert Square, Manchester, M2 6LW, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Marcel Bruno Naujoks (Dr) Director Oct 1979 8 Sep 2023 1 other company
Danielle Lucy Champion Director Aug 1978 7 Nov 2023 2 other companies
Guy Alan Smith Director Feb 1975 5 Sep 2024 None
Silvi Wompa Sinclair Director Dec 1978 23 Sep 2024 1 other company
Neil Gordon Atkinson Director Dec 1974 9 Jun 2025 1 other company
Mehmet Halil Director Feb 1984 9 Jun 2025 1 other company
Constance Zaremba Secretary Not published 28 Jul 2023 –

Other companies run by these 6 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
4
closed down
1
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 4 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 6 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 6 directors run together
  • All 39 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (11) All events (95)

2022

4 January 2022

  • Changed its registered name from "NMU (SPECIALTY) LTD"

FCA register

2019

5 June 2019

  • Charles Anthony Edward Burgess no longer has significant control
  • Munich Re Specialty Group Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2018

9 March 2018

  • Changed its registered name from "Northern Marine Underwriters Ltd"

FCA register

2017

16 November 2017

  • Charles Anthony Edward Burgess gained significant control

Companies House

25 September 2017

  • John Curt Wilkinson no longer has significant control

Companies House

2016

1 September 2016

  • John Curt Wilkinson gained significant control

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1976

11 June 1976

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 95 events

  • All 95 events in its history (11 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 74
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Firms connected to Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK)

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

connected firms
2
share a director
1
share its phone number
1

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (1), the same phone number (1), the same postcode (1)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 4 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 95 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK) Limited (FRN 310539) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0161 236 3380 and the website munichre.com/specialty/global-markets-uk for Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK). 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 Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK) a scam or clone?
Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK) 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 Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK)?
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 Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK)?
Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK) is owned by Munich Re Specialty Group Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 5 June 2019. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Charles Anthony Edward Burgess and Mr John Curt Wilkinson.
Who runs Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK)?
Companies House lists 6 directors of Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK): Marcel Bruno Naujoks (Dr), Danielle Lucy Champion, Guy Alan Smith, Silvi Wompa Sinclair, Neil Gordon Atkinson and Mehmet Halil.
How long has Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK) been in business?
The company was formed on 11 June 1976, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Munich Re Specialty Insurance (UK) use any other names?
It trades as GJW Direct, GrovesJohnWestrup, GrovesJohnWestrup Private Clients, Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets, UK and NMU, and 1 more names. It has previously used 3 other names: NMU (SPECIALTY) LTD, Northern Marine Underwriters Ltd and Northern Marine Underwriters (Scotland).

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