Fairmead Insurance Listed in Insolvency Court
On 2 October 2026 at 10:30am, Fairmead Insurance Limited (company number 00423930) was listed on the daily court cause list for the High Court of Justice, Insolvency and Companies Court. The hearing, registered under case reference CR-2025-007514, took place at The Rolls Building, Court 15. The court list categorises the matter as a scheme of arrangement under the case title "Fairmead Insurance Limited and others".
A listing for a scheme of arrangement is a statutory process under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 used for corporate restructuring, capital reorganization, or liability management. It is not a winding-up petition and does not imply insolvency or financial distress.
Hearing details
| Field | Cause List Entry Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | Fairmead Insurance Limited |
| Company Number | 00423930 |
| Court | High Court of Justice, Insolvency and Companies Court |
| Venue | The Rolls Building, Court 15 |
| Hearing Date & Time | 2 October 2026 at 10:30am |
| Case Reference | CR-2025-007514 |
| Case Type | Scheme of Arrangement |
| Case Name | Fairmead Insurance Limited and others |
Company snapshot
Companies House records show that Fairmead Insurance Limited was incorporated on 19 November 1946. The company remains active and maintains its registered office at 57 Ladymead, Guildford, Surrey, England, GU1 1DB.
- Registered Company Number: 00423930
- Incorporation Date: 19 November 1946
- Company Status: Active
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): 65120 (Non-life insurance)
- Financial Filings: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
Public register filings confirm the management and ownership structure of Fairmead Insurance Limited.
Active Officers
- Stuart Diffey: Director, appointed 1 September 2024
- Michael Franz Ruf: Director, appointed 1 December 2025
- Henry Topham: Director, appointed 1 May 2024
- Christopher Mcgowan Twemlow: Secretary, appointed 1 February 2021
Registered Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Liverpool Victoria General Insurance Group Limited (company number 04332926): Active corporate PSC since 1 January 2020, holding between 75% and 100% of shares and voting rights, with the right to appoint and remove directors.
Former PSC entries recorded on the statutory register include Allianz Holdings Plc (notified 31 December 2019, ceased 8 October 2020) and Legal And General Assurance Society Limited (notified 6 April 2016, ceased 4 March 2020).
Previous directors recorded on the statutory file include Michael Paul Crane (resigned 30 April 2024), Mark James Dixon (resigned 31 August 2024), and Michael Stewart Blackburn (resigned 32 December 2022). All officer details reflect official filings on the public register.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent public notices were recorded for this entity in the source data provided. Parties monitoring structural reorganizations in regulated sectors often review public notices in The Gazette alongside formal scheme documentation provided to affected policyholders and creditors.
What this means for counterparties and policyholders
Schemes of arrangement are statutory mechanisms commonly used in the insurance and financial services sectors to manage portfolio transfers, restructure legacy liabilities, or execute solvent corporate reorganizations under regulatory oversight from bodies like the Financial Conduct Authority.
Unlike compulsory liquidation applications, a scheme of arrangement is a planned, court-sanctioned compromise requiring approval by relevant classes of creditors or members followed by High Court sanction. Credit controllers and legal advisors performing a routine winding up search should note that scheme proceedings carry distinct legal frameworks from standard insolvency petitions.
How to investigate further
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For legal teams, insurers and creditors
When evaluating counterparty risk, corporate restructurings, or potential exposure prior to contract execution, legal and compliance professionals must confirm whether High Court proceedings involve insolvency petitions or solvent statutory schemes. Conducting a formal winding up petition search alongside reviewing cause-list entries ensures full visibility over court proceedings. Missing a pending petition or restructuring application can impact credit terms, policy distributions, and enforcement remedies.
FAQ
Is a scheme of arrangement the same as a winding-up petition?
No. A scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 is a legal agreement between a company and its shareholders or creditors to restructure assets, equity, or liabilities. A winding-up petition is a creditor application to place a company into compulsory liquidation.
Does a High Court cause-list entry mean Fairmead Insurance Limited is insolvent?
No. A cause-list entry for a scheme of arrangement does not indicate insolvency. Schemes are frequently used for solvent corporate restructurings, insurance book transfers, and solvent liability management.
How can counterparties verify court listings for UK entities?
Legal teams and credit professionals perform a winding up search or monitor daily court cause lists to distinguish between compulsory liquidation petitions and solvent restructuring applications.
Disclaimer
This report summarises entries on the published court cause list. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.