Soteria Insurance Listed in Insolvency and Companies Court
On 17 September 2026 at 10:30am, the High Court of Justice Insolvency and Companies Court listed a hearing involving Soteria Insurance Limited and another party under case number CR-2026-003118. The hearing was scheduled for Court 7 of The Rolls Building in London. Court records indicate that the application is classified under case type Part 7 transfer, which typically relates to insurance business transfer schemes under Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 rather than a creditor insolvency petition.
Hearing details
| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | Soteria Insurance Limited |
| Company Number | 12698289 |
| Court | Insolvency and Companies Court (High Court of Justice) |
| Venue | The Rolls Building, Court 7 |
| Hearing Date & Time | 17 September 2026 at 10:30am |
| Case Number | CR-2026-003118 |
| Case Type | Part 7 Transfer (FSMA 2000) |
| Listing Name | Soteria Insurance Limited & Another |
Company snapshot
According to records maintained at Companies House, Soteria Insurance Limited was incorporated on 25 June 2020. Its registered office address is McLaren House, 100 Kings Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EA.
The company is registered under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 65120 for non-life insurance activities. Its corporate status is active. Public regulatory disclosures show oversight by the Financial Conduct Authority for insurance undertakings.
Directors and ownership
Companies House register filings list the current active officers of Soteria Insurance Limited as follows:
- Mr Andrew Allan Johnston, Director (appointed 1 September 2024)
- Ms Sharon Marie Ludlow, Director (appointed 1 May 2024)
- Mr Neil Anthony Southworth, Director (appointed 1 May 2024)
- Mr Mark Andrew Summerfield, Director (appointed 25 June 2020)
- Mr Stuart Robert Vann, Director (appointed 29 January 2026)
- Ms Laura Gaind-Delee, Secretary (appointed 6 July 2026)
Previous directors whose resignations are recorded include Ewen Hamilton Gilmour (resigned 31 December 2025), Maria Louise Leighton (resigned 25 June 2025), Grant Robin John Mitchell (resigned 31 January 2025), Kathryn Ann Morgan (resigned 1 May 2024), and Oliver Lars Edwin Peterken (resigned 1 May 2024).
Regarding Persons with Significant Control (PSC), register filings state that Saturn Holdings Plc (company number 13802733) was notified on 19 February 2024 as holding 75% to 100% of shares in Soteria Insurance Limited. An earlier PSC entry for Soteria Finance Holdings Limited ceased on 19 February 2024.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The company's public register reflects standard statutory corporate filings, including updates to officer appointments and registered details. No insolvency notices or winding-up advertisements relating to Soteria Insurance Limited have been published in The Gazette in connection with case CR-2026-003118. The listed hearing type indicates a statutory application for structural transfer of insurance portfolios rather than debt enforcement.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a company appears on the High Court cause list under a Part 7 transfer listing, market participants should distinguish the legal framework from winding-up petitions. Part VII transfers are statutory procedures governed by court oversight to transfer policy portfolios or operational insurance assets between regulated corporate entities.
Counterparties assessing risk exposure should carry out structured reviews:
1. Verify the formal cause list entry on the today's cause list to confirm the case number and court division.
2. Review policy transfer documentation or public notices issued under FSMA 2000 requirements.
3. Run a comprehensive winding up search across corporate registers to confirm no parallel petition filings exist.
4. Monitor official updates via corporate registries and regulator registers.
Conducting a winding up search and court monitoring
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For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders
Legal practitioners, compliance directors, and commercial risk analysts frequently evaluate company profiles during corporate restructuring transactions, portfolio sales, or insurance asset transfers. Identifying high-court proceedings prior to completion prevents regulatory oversight gaps and transactional delay. Performing a standard winding up search alongside routine corporate checks ensures your compliance audit trail remains fully defensible.
FAQ
What is a Part 7 transfer hearing?
A Part 7 transfer refers to a legal scheme under Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. It is a court-sanctioned process allowing an insurance company to transfer a portfolio of insurance policies or business operations to another legal entity.
Does a Part 7 listing mean the company is insolvent?
No. A Part 7 transfer listing is a regulatory and structural proceeding, not a winding-up petition or indicator of insolvency. Court sanction is mandatory under UK law to protect policyholder rights during insurance restructuring.
How can creditors check if a company has a winding-up petition?
Creditors and counterparties can perform a winding up petition search to inspect court listings, Gazette records, and registry filings for evidence of petition activity.
Where was this court hearing held?
The listing records the hearing venue as Court 7, The Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London, in the High Court Insolvency and Companies Court.
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.