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Alchemy Underwriting Limited

10879844

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

2 Seething Lane, Ground Floor, London, EC3N 4AT
Incorporated 24/07/2017

Previously known as

Bell Underwriting Limited · until 16/10/2020
Bell Risk Analysis Limited · until 03/10/2018

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/07/2026

Due 02/08/2027

On track

Industry

65120
Non-life insurance

Officers

Mr Andrew Stanley Wallas

director · Since 24/07/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Richard John Ronald Housley

director · Since 19/06/2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Alexander Rupert Gordon Cousins

director · Since 31/10/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Peter David Barry Dalton

director · Since 20/12/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 16 other boards

Ms Suneeta Rani Padda

director · Since 15/02/2024

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Jonathan Stuart Newman

director · Since 06/07/2025

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 6 other boards

Andrew Stanley Wallas

director · Since 24/07/2017

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

Richard John Ronald Housley

director · Since 19/06/2023

British · England · Age 59

Alexander Rupert Gordon Cousins

director · Since 31/10/2023

British · England · Age 54

Peter David Barry Dalton

director · Since 20/12/2023

British · England · Age 55

Suneeta Rani Padda

director · Since 15/02/2024

British · England · Age 60

Jonathan Stuart Newman

director · Since 06/07/2025

British · England · Age 51

Former

Tallis Alexis Kemp

director · Resigned 19/10/2018

Robert Peter Cottingham

director · Resigned 03/08/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard John Ronald Housley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 59

2, Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AT

Notified 16/12/2022

Mr Andrew Stanley Wallas

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 70

2, Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AT

Notified 01/02/2024

Mr Alexander Rupert Gordon Cousins

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 54

2, Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AT

Notified 01/02/2024

Former PSCs

Paladin Holdings Limited

Ceased 01/11/2022

Mr Andrew Stanley Wallas

Ceased 01/02/2023

Charges3 outstanding

A registered charge
outstanding

FORTEGRA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

Created 15/07/2026Registered 20/07/2026
A registered charge
satisfied

B.P. MARSH & COMPANY LIMITED

Created 30/01/2024Registered 17/07/2026Satisfied 17/07/2026
A registered charge
satisfied

B.P. MARSH & COMPANY LIMITED

Created 12/01/2026Registered 17/07/2026Satisfied 17/07/2026
Charge
outstanding

B.P. MARSH & COMPANY LIMITED

Created 12/01/2026Registered 13/01/2026
Charge
outstanding

B.P. MARSH & COMPANY LIMITED

Created 30/01/2024Registered 31/01/2024
Charge
satisfied

PALADIN HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 17/02/2023Registered 21/02/2023Satisfied 30/01/2024

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-21

Active

typeltd
2026-07-21

Private Limited Company

address line12 Seething Lane
2026-07-21

2 SEETHING LANE

post townLondon
2026-07-21

LONDON

CompanyRankvs 1965+ SIC 65120 peers
16

Financial strength9th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength2/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees0/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity0/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity9/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2022

Net Worth

£1

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

Prepared with Companies House