BRIT INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Company summary

Company number: 03121594
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 30 October 199530 years
Registered office: The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England
Accounts due: 30 September 2027
Confirmation statement due: 24 November 2026
Active officers: 3
Outstanding charges: 0

Sourced from Companies House, retrieved 23 September 2026 at 06:36 UTC. This is public register information, not a credit or legal assessment.

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Company type
Private limited company
Address
The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England
Nature of business
Non-life insurance
Non-life reinsurance
Previous company names
BRIT INSURANCE HOLDINGS COMMUNITY INTEREST PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
BRIT INSURANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED
BRIT INSURANCE HOLDINGS PLC
THE BENFIELD & REA INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

Officer details

Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
DAWES, Stuart ACTIVE	Director	15 May 2019		United Kingdom	March 1973	The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England
USHER, Antony Edward ACTIVE	Director	01 Jan 2011		England	November 1965	The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England
WILKINSON, Gavin Leslie ACTIVE	Director	23 Mar 2022		England	December 1981	The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England
GILBERT, Lucie Sarah RESIGNED	Secretary	25 Feb 2003	14 Dec 2006			144 Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6QE
GODDARD, Peter RESIGNED	Secretary	14 Nov 2000	19 Aug 2011			55 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS
LYNCH, John Anthony RESIGNED	Secretary	27 Sep 1999	09 Oct 2000			80 Weyside Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1HZ
SPIVEY, Hilary RESIGNED	Secretary	30 Oct 1995	01 Nov 1995			52 Friars Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6AG
REA BROTHERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED RESIGNED	Secretary	01 Nov 1995	27 Sep 1999			Aldermans House, Aldermans Walk, London, EC2M 3XR
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED RESIGNED	Nominee Secretary	30 Oct 1995	30 Oct 1995			26, Church Street, London, NW8 8EP
ALLAN, Mark Andrew RESIGNED	Director	16 Oct 2015	23 Mar 2022	England	August 1981	The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England
BADDELEY, Andrew Martin RESIGNED	Director	22 Apr 2013	17 Sep 2015	United Kingdom	May 1964	55 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS
BARTON, Robert John Orr RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 2007	21 Dec 2009	United Kingdom	August 1944	52, Rose Square, Fulham Road, London, SW3 6RS
BEANE, Malcolm John RESIGNED	Director	01 Jan 2011	31 May 2012	England	October 1954	55 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS
CLAPHAM, Simon Dudley RESIGNED	Director	02 Aug 1999	19 Jun 2002		September 1960	3 Lovetts Place, London, SW18 1LA
CLOUTIER, Mark Bertrand RESIGNED	Director	27 Sep 2011	31 Dec 2018	Canada	July 1955	The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England
COATES, Clive Frederick RESIGNED	Director	29 Apr 2002	15 May 2008		June 1944	Uk Life Centre, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1EL
COLDMAN, David John RESIGNED	Director	01 Nov 1996	06 Jan 2000	United Kingdom	June 1947	Polebrook, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NJ
CULLEY, Kenneth RESIGNED	Director	28 Feb 2007	21 Dec 2009	United Kingdom	June 1942	Garden End, Cross Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LA, United Kingdom
DENTON, Christopher Giles RESIGNED	Director	07 Nov 2016	10 Jan 2024	United Kingdom	May 1979	The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England
DOUETIL, Dane Jonathan RESIGNED	Director	30 Nov 1999	21 Dec 2009	United Kingdom	July 1960	55, Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS
ECKERT, Neil David RESIGNED	Director	30 Oct 1995	15 May 2008	England	May 1962	Chalvington House, Chalvington, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3TQ
EGAN, Scott RESIGNED	Director	07 Jan 2011	30 Mar 2012	United Kingdom	April 1971	55 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS
GAUNT, Paul RESIGNED	Director	03 Nov 1995	19 Jun 2002		May 1949	90 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LB
GODDARD, Peter RESIGNED	Director	21 Dec 2009	19 Aug 2011	United Kingdon	March 1958	55, Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS
HARDING, Matthew Charles RESIGNED	Director	03 Nov 1995	22 Oct 1996		December 1953	Witton House, Underhill Lane, Ditchling, West Sussex, BN6 8XE
HAZELL, Peter Frank RESIGNED	Director	01 Apr 2004	21 Dec 2008	England	August 1948	5 Paddock Close, Blackheath Park, London, SE3 0ES
HOLLAND, Andrew RESIGNED	Director	02 Aug 1999	31 Oct 2003	England	June 1954	Amberley, Park Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7PG
LISSON, Kathryn Mary RESIGNED	Director	26 Apr 2006	12 May 2009		March 1952	57, Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA
MACAULAY, George Franklin RESIGNED	Director	13 Feb 1996	19 Apr 2005	United Kingdom	February 1937	16 York Court, Albany Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5ST
MACHALE, Joseph Patrick RESIGNED	Director	09 Nov 2005	21 Dec 2009	United Kingdom	August 1951	36 St Andrew Square, New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2YB
MCCRICKARD, Donald Cecil RESIGNED	Director	03 Nov 1995	31 Dec 2006	England	December 1936	Crowpits House, Wilderness Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4HB
MEYER, Nigel Sinclair, Mr. RESIGNED	Director	02 Aug 2012	19 Mar 2018	United Kingdom	June 1967	The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England
SANDOR, Richard Laurence, Doctor RESIGNED	Director	03 Nov 1995	12 Jun 2000		September 1941	1301 N Astor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610, FOREIGN, Usa
SCALES, Matthew RESIGNED	Director	30 Nov 1999	28 Dec 2010	England	May 1954	66 Ernest Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3JW
SCHRAUWERS, Cornelis Antonius Carolus Maria, Dr RESIGNED	Director	01 Jun 2005	21 Dec 2009	England	February 1947	Nancherrow 14 Littleworth Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9PB
SHONE, Andrew RESIGNED	Director	02 Aug 1999	07 Feb 2002		November 1948	Beckfield House Halstead Road, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3AN
SMITH, Michael Gordon RESIGNED	Director	08 Mar 2004	21 Dec 2009	United Kingdom	May 1945	Sure Cottage, 8 & 9 Compton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9HD
TOWNSEND, John Anthony Victor RESIGNED	Director	02 Aug 1999	15 May 2008	England	January 1948	The Coach House, Winterfold, Barhatch Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7NH
VAN DER MERSCH, Pierre Emile Leon Marie RESIGNED	Director	03 Nov 1995	28 May 1998		January 1935	Dreve Du Bois De Mai 2, 1428 Braine L'Alleud, Belgium, FOREIGN
WADE, Michael RESIGNED	Director	29 Apr 2002	25 Feb 2003	United Kingdom	May 1954	Flat 23, 87 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PQ
WELMAN, Jo Mark Pole RESIGNED	Director	30 Oct 1995	27 May 2004	United Kingdom	January 1958	Riverhill House Riverhill, Fittleworth, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1JY
WITHERS GREEN, Philip Richard RESIGNED	Director	02 Aug 1999	19 Jun 2002	England	August 1942	7 Holmesdale Road, Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3JZ
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED RESIGNED	Nominee Director	30 Oct 1995	30 Oct 1995			1, Mitchell Lane, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6BU
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED RESIGNED	Nominee Director	30 Oct 1995	30 Oct 1995			26, Church Street, London, NW8 8EP

DAWES, Stuart ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 15 May 2019
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: March 1973
Address: The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England

USHER, Antony Edward ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jan 2011
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: November 1965
Address: The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England

WILKINSON, Gavin Leslie ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 23 Mar 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1981
Address: The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England

GILBERT, Lucie Sarah RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 25 Feb 2003
Resigned on: 14 Dec 2006
Address: 144 Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6QE

GODDARD, Peter RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 14 Nov 2000
Resigned on: 19 Aug 2011
Address: 55 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS

LYNCH, John Anthony RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 27 Sep 1999
Resigned on: 09 Oct 2000
Address: 80 Weyside Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1HZ

SPIVEY, Hilary RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 30 Oct 1995
Resigned on: 01 Nov 1995
Address: 52 Friars Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6AG

REA BROTHERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 Nov 1995
Resigned on: 27 Sep 1999
Address: Aldermans House, Aldermans Walk, London, EC2M 3XR

SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Nominee Secretary
Appointed on: 30 Oct 1995
Resigned on: 30 Oct 1995
Address: 26, Church Street, London, NW8 8EP

ALLAN, Mark Andrew RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 16 Oct 2015
Resigned on: 23 Mar 2022
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1981
Address: The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England

BADDELEY, Andrew Martin RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 22 Apr 2013
Resigned on: 17 Sep 2015
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: May 1964
Address: 55 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS

BARTON, Robert John Orr RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Oct 2007
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2009
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: August 1944
Address: 52, Rose Square, Fulham Road, London, SW3 6RS

BEANE, Malcolm John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jan 2011
Resigned on: 31 May 2012
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: October 1954
Address: 55 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS

CLAPHAM, Simon Dudley RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Aug 1999
Resigned on: 19 Jun 2002
Date of birth: September 1960
Address: 3 Lovetts Place, London, SW18 1LA

CLOUTIER, Mark Bertrand RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 27 Sep 2011
Resigned on: 31 Dec 2018
Country of Residence: Canada
Date of birth: July 1955
Address: The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England

COATES, Clive Frederick RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Apr 2002
Resigned on: 15 May 2008
Date of birth: June 1944
Address: Uk Life Centre, Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1EL

COLDMAN, David John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Nov 1996
Resigned on: 06 Jan 2000
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: June 1947
Address: Polebrook, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NJ

CULLEY, Kenneth RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 28 Feb 2007
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2009
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: June 1942
Address: Garden End, Cross Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LA, United Kingdom

DENTON, Christopher Giles RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 07 Nov 2016
Resigned on: 10 Jan 2024
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: May 1979
Address: The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England

DOUETIL, Dane Jonathan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 30 Nov 1999
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2009
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: July 1960
Address: 55, Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS

ECKERT, Neil David RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 30 Oct 1995
Resigned on: 15 May 2008
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: May 1962
Address: Chalvington House, Chalvington, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3TQ

EGAN, Scott RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 07 Jan 2011
Resigned on: 30 Mar 2012
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1971
Address: 55 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS

GAUNT, Paul RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 03 Nov 1995
Resigned on: 19 Jun 2002
Date of birth: May 1949
Address: 90 Newmarket Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LB

GODDARD, Peter RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 21 Dec 2009
Resigned on: 19 Aug 2011
Country of Residence: United Kingdon
Date of birth: March 1958
Address: 55, Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AS

HARDING, Matthew Charles RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 03 Nov 1995
Resigned on: 22 Oct 1996
Date of birth: December 1953
Address: Witton House, Underhill Lane, Ditchling, West Sussex, BN6 8XE

HAZELL, Peter Frank RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Apr 2004
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2008
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1948
Address: 5 Paddock Close, Blackheath Park, London, SE3 0ES

HOLLAND, Andrew RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Aug 1999
Resigned on: 31 Oct 2003
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: June 1954
Address: Amberley, Park Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7PG

LISSON, Kathryn Mary RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 26 Apr 2006
Resigned on: 12 May 2009
Date of birth: March 1952
Address: 57, Ovington Street, London, SW3 2JA

MACAULAY, George Franklin RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 13 Feb 1996
Resigned on: 19 Apr 2005
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: February 1937
Address: 16 York Court, Albany Park Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5ST

MACHALE, Joseph Patrick RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 09 Nov 2005
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2009
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: August 1951
Address: 36 St Andrew Square, New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2YB

MCCRICKARD, Donald Cecil RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 03 Nov 1995
Resigned on: 31 Dec 2006
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: December 1936
Address: Crowpits House, Wilderness Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4HB

MEYER, Nigel Sinclair, Mr. RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Aug 2012
Resigned on: 19 Mar 2018
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: June 1967
Address: The Leadenhall Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AB, England

SANDOR, Richard Laurence, Doctor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 03 Nov 1995
Resigned on: 12 Jun 2000
Date of birth: September 1941
Address: 1301 N Astor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610, FOREIGN, Usa

SCALES, Matthew RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 30 Nov 1999
Resigned on: 28 Dec 2010
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: May 1954
Address: 66 Ernest Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3JW

SCHRAUWERS, Cornelis Antonius Carolus Maria, Dr RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jun 2005
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2009
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1947
Address: Nancherrow 14 Littleworth Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9PB

SHONE, Andrew RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Aug 1999
Resigned on: 07 Feb 2002
Date of birth: November 1948
Address: Beckfield House Halstead Road, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3AN

SMITH, Michael Gordon RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Mar 2004
Resigned on: 21 Dec 2009
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: May 1945
Address: Sure Cottage, 8 & 9 Compton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9HD

TOWNSEND, John Anthony Victor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Aug 1999
Resigned on: 15 May 2008
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: January 1948
Address: The Coach House, Winterfold, Barhatch Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7NH

VAN DER MERSCH, Pierre Emile Leon Marie RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 03 Nov 1995
Resigned on: 28 May 1998
Date of birth: January 1935
Address: Dreve Du Bois De Mai 2, 1428 Braine L'Alleud, Belgium, FOREIGN

WADE, Michael RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 29 Apr 2002
Resigned on: 25 Feb 2003
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: May 1954
Address: Flat 23, 87 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PQ

WELMAN, Jo Mark Pole RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 30 Oct 1995
Resigned on: 27 May 2004
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: January 1958
Address: Riverhill House Riverhill, Fittleworth, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1JY

WITHERS GREEN, Philip Richard RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Aug 1999
Resigned on: 19 Jun 2002
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1942
Address: 7 Holmesdale Road, Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3JZ

INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Nominee Director
Appointed on: 30 Oct 1995
Resigned on: 30 Oct 1995
Address: 1, Mitchell Lane, Bristol, Avon, BS1 6BU

SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED RESIGNED
Role: Nominee Director
Appointed on: 30 Oct 1995
Resigned on: 30 Oct 1995
Address: 26, Church Street, London, NW8 8EP

Filing history

Timeline

People with significant control

Charges

Created	Status	Filings
12 Dec 2024	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
21 Dec 2022	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
08 Sep 2014	Outstanding	Registration of a charge (MR01) (opens in a new tab)
23 Mar 2011	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MG01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
21 Dec 2009	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MG01) (opens in a new tab)Satisfaction of a charge (MR04) (opens in a new tab)
04 Nov 2004	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
29 Nov 2000	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
03 Feb 2000	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
14 Dec 1999	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
24 Nov 1999	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
24 Nov 1999	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
17 Jun 1999	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
18 Apr 1997	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (395) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
23 Dec 1996	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
23 Dec 1996	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
23 Dec 1996	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
23 Dec 1996	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
23 Dec 1996	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
23 Dec 1996	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
23 Dec 1996	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)
23 Dec 1996	Satisfied	Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (403a) (opens in a new tab)

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