The Ocean Marine Insurance Company Limited

Reference number: 202787

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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 aviva.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01603 622200 is, and the 5 other firms that give it
  • Who else gives the postcode NR1 3NG
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
Show FCA detail (4 permissions)
  • Accepting Deposits
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance

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
00027204
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
31 July 1888 (138 years old)
Registered office
8 Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3NG, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Nicola Anne Loughlin Director Sep 1983 30 Aug 2023 None
Michael James Clements Director Aug 1975 19 Jan 2024 None
Jonathan James Goodson Director Oct 1975 17 Dec 2024 16 other companies
Brian Joseph Moore Director Feb 1972 5 Aug 2025 5 other companies
Ryan Anthony Birbeck Director Jul 1983 20 Mar 2026 None
AVIVA COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 12 Dec 2016 –

Other companies run by these 5 directors

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other companies
21
closed down
2
still active
19

In the full report: all 21 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 47 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

The Ocean Marine Insurance Company’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (9) All events (106)

2016

6 April 2016

  • Aviva Insurance 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 · Companies House

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

2000

14 November 2000

  • Board replaced: all 4 directors left and 3 new directors took over

Companies House

1998

30 November 1998

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 4 new directors took over

Companies House

1901

1 January 1901

  • Supervised by HM Treasury under the money laundering rules from this date

FCA register

1888

31 July 1888

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 106 events

  • All 106 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 94
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Firms connected to The Ocean Marine Insurance Company

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

connected firms
6
share its phone number
5
share its postcode
4

In the full report: all 6 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same phone number (5), the same postcode (4)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like The Ocean Marine Insurance Company

Other firms of the same type (insurer), nearest first.

In Norwich

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Elsewhere in the UK

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  • 21 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 106 events in its history
  • 6 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is The Ocean Marine Insurance Company Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Ocean Marine Insurance Company Limited (FRN 202787) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an insurer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is The Ocean Marine Insurance Company’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01603 622200 and the website aviva.co.uk for The Ocean Marine Insurance Company. 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 5 other FCA firms.
Is The Ocean Marine Insurance Company a scam or clone?
The Ocean Marine Insurance Company 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 The Ocean Marine Insurance Company?
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 The Ocean Marine Insurance Company to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns The Ocean Marine Insurance Company?
The Ocean Marine Insurance Company is owned by Aviva Insurance Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs The Ocean Marine Insurance Company?
Companies House lists 5 directors of The Ocean Marine Insurance Company: Nicola Anne Loughlin, Michael James Clements, Jonathan James Goodson, Brian Joseph Moore and Ryan Anthony Birbeck.
How long has The Ocean Marine Insurance Company been in business?
The company was formed on 31 July 1888, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.

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