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Insurance Broking Companies in Manchester: 100+ Active Firms (2026)
Insurance broking companies in Manchester arrange, advise on and administer business and personal cover across the city-region’s commercial market.
Buying centres tend to sit with owner-managers, finance directors, operations teams and risk leads, rather than a single procurement function. Work is usually relationship-led: annual commercial placements, specialist personal-lines advice, delegated placement, policy administration, claims support and access to wholesale-market capacity. The customer base appears weighted towards SMEs and mid-market businesses across the Manchester economy, with some personal clients where cover is more specialised or advice-heavy. Engagements are typically retained through renewal cycles and claims performance, so trust, FCA permissions, insurer access and evidence of fair value matter as much as price comparison.
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Manchester has 182 actively trading insurance broking firms, a relatively compact city-region market. The over-£5M turnover band contains 3, which points to a cohort weighted towards smaller authorised intermediaries, branch-like trading entities and owner-managed brokerages. New formation has not stopped: 35 incorporations since 2022 suggest continued entry despite authorisation, compliance and client-money hurdles. Reported headcount totals 701 people, so the visible employment base is sizeable for a local intermediary market, but the business mix still appears tilted towards specialist teams rather than large operating platforms.
Regulation is not incidental here: broking permission shapes who can trade, how client money is held and how distribution chains are supervised. Manchester intermediaries arranging general insurance need FCA authorisation unless operating under another firm’s permission, with threshold-conditions evidence, governance, financial forecasts, client-money treatment and Consumer Duty processes forming part of the assessment. BIBA’s role is also relevant, since it represents brokers in discussions with the FCA and other public bodies. Current supervisory attention tends to fall on fair value, commission that matches the service provided, appointed-representative oversight, client-money safeguarding and wind-down planning.
The next phase appears more likely to be shaped by permissions, succession and distribution economics than by a single demand shock. Manchester has enough small brokerages to support acquisition interest, but relatively few obvious scale platforms, so consolidation may continue through local books, appointed-representative networks and specialist commercial teams. Compliance load tends to favour brokers with disciplined governance and documented value assessments, while client demand still rewards sector knowledge and claims handling. Newer entrants may find niche personal or commercial lines accessible, but client-money requirements and insurer access can make the route to durable scale slower than incorporation alone suggests.
182
Active firms
2026
3
Above £5M revenue
Reported revenue threshold
35
Newer incorporations
Since 2022
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (3 of 182 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
19% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (35 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
FCA authorisation for general insurance intermediaries covers governance, financial forecasts, threshold-conditions compliance, client-money arrangements where relevant and Consumer Duty readiness.
FCA supervision of brokers focuses on fair value, commission reflecting value provided, Consumer Duty, appointed-representative oversight, client-money safeguarding and wind-down planning.
BIBA says brokers arrange 94% of commercial lines business, keeping UK commercial insurance distribution broker-led.
An FCA speech put brokers at 67% of all general insurance business and 81% of all commercial insurance business in the UK.
Top Manchester insurance broking companies
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial insurance brokerage services for businesses. Advises on risk and insurance needs and arranges policies across sectors, with services including policy review, placement, renewals,…
Serves businesses of all sizes seeking commercial insurance support, across varied sectors including construction, private equity/M&A and innovation-led firms needing IP protection.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
Location
SF HEWLETT HOLDINGS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
VISTA INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial insurance brokerage services, advising businesses on risk and arranging insurance cover. Services include policy review, placement, renewals, claims handling, and ongoing support…
Serves businesses of all sizes across multiple sectors, targeting owners and management teams that need commercial insurance brokerage, risk protection and claims support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 4y
Location
BRIDGE INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides insurance broking services for corporate, SME and individual clients, arranging commercial, specialist and personal insurance including property, construction, motor fleet, professional…
Serves UK businesses from global corporates to SMEs, freelancers and independent retailers, with sector focus on real estate, construction, wholesale, blocks of flats, convenience stores, florists,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -1% CAGR over 1y
Location
TRINITY INDEMNITY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial insurance brokerage services, arranging policies such as contractors’ all risk, liability, fleet, property, professional indemnity and cyber insurance, and offering claims…
Serves businesses from sole traders and contractors to large national firms, particularly in construction, plant, haulage/fleet, waste and recycling, care homes, hospitality, retail, manufacturing,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 50% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsActs as an independent insurance broker arranging commercial and personal insurance policies, including professional indemnity, liability, property, motor and cyber cover. Also provides risk…
Serves UK businesses of all sizes, from small firms to mid-large corporates, plus umbrella and payroll providers, freelance contractors, M&A advisers needing due diligence, and private clients.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
ISIS INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsActs as an insurance broker arranging cover for commercial vehicle operators, including HGV, lorry, truck and van insurance. Also provides fleet, haulage, goods in transit and other business…
Serves UK businesses that own or operate HGVs, trucks, lorries, vans and fleets, including haulage firms, tipper and skip operators, plus commercial landlords, motor trade businesses, shops and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
SIMPLE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsActs as an insurance broker arranging personal and commercial cover, including motor, commercial vehicle, fleet, property, landlord, cyber, professional indemnity, public and employers’ liability,…
Serves UK individuals and businesses, including homeowners, landlords, high-net-worth motorists, SMEs, shops and restaurants, motor traders, couriers, fleet operators, and firms needing specialist…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 4y
Location
MFL INSURANCE GROUP LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides insurance brokerage services, arranging business insurance including professional indemnity, liability, cyber, directors’ and officers’, and office cover. Develops insurance programmes for…
Serves B2B clients including professional practices, corporate businesses, life science and technology firms, start-ups, defence contractors, and members of professional institutes and associations.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 1y
Location
ABBEYSTONE GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides insurance brokerage services, arranging commercial insurance policies for organisations including charities, contractors, heritage buildings, sports clubs, hotels, and professional firms.…
Serves UK businesses and nonprofit/community organisations, including charities, contractors, village halls, heritage buildings, sports and leisure trusts, wholesalers, museums, orchestras, care…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 150% CAGR over 1y
Location
WELL DUNN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsArranges specialist commercial and non‑standard vehicle insurance, including cover for couriers, fleets, taxis, motor traders, plant machinery, and drivers with convictions. Also brokers business…
Serves UK businesses and individuals needing commercial or non-standard cover, including van and fleet operators, couriers, taxi drivers, motor traders, trades, hospitality and retail firms,…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -66% CAGR over 4y
Location
J. Osborne
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides private medical insurance brokerage and advice for businesses and individuals, and offers employment law and health and safety consultancy. Also arranges protection and health insurance…
Serves SMEs and individual consumers seeking private medical insurance and protection, plus employers needing employment law and health and safety support for staff benefits and compliance.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Indevor Bonds and Guarantees Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsArranges and brokers surety bonds and guarantees, including road and sewer bonds, for developers and contractors. Works with insurers and surety providers to source and structure bond facilities…
Serves businesses in construction, property development and infrastructure projects, alongside associated beneficiaries such as local authorities, utilities and other organisations requiring surety…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
ATLAS RISK MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsAdvises businesses on credit risk and trade credit insurance. Assesses customer credit exposures, arranges insurance policies with insurers, and provides analysis to help companies manage bad debt…
Serves businesses selling on credit terms, particularly finance, credit control and sales leaders concerned about bad debts, large customer exposures, exporting and international trade, or unsuitable…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -92% CAGR over 2y
Location
MJB ADVISORY LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -73% CAGR over 3y
Location
INSURE 24/7 LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
DRIVE WISE LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
NW COVER LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
FINSSO Financial Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -24% CAGR over 4y
Location
R G PROTECTION SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
PICKLES & BURNS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
Hewlett Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 100% CAGR over 1y
Location
Chequers Financial Services Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Springstep Mortgages Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsAdvises businesses and individuals on private medical insurance, arranging health insurance schemes and related benefits. Provides employment law consultancy, HR documentation and guidance, health…
Serves businesses seeking employee benefits, employment law and health and safety support, as well as individuals and families buying private medical insurance or protection products.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
WESTBERRY FINANCIAL LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 41% CAGR over 2y
Location
Ethical Mortgages & Financial Services Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Feingold Financial Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Keystone Blended Learning Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides vehicle GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance policies that cover the difference between a motor insurer’s payout and the outstanding finance or original purchase price if a vehicle is…
Sells to private vehicle owners and buyers seeking GAP insurance, particularly motorists financing or leasing cars who want cover for potential finance shortfalls.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Mortgage 4 All Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
Bricks and Motor Insurance Brokers Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsActs as an independent insurance broker arranging commercial and personal insurance policies. Provides cover including public and employers liability, professional indemnity, property, fleet,…
Serves small and medium-sized businesses across Greater Manchester and the North West, including shops, landlords, trades, contractors, construction, manufacturing, wholesalers, warehouses,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
J & A BROKERS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsArranges commercial insurance policies for businesses, including contractors, manufacturers, transport operators, hospitality venues and garages. Provides policy advice, cover reviews, claims…
Serves commercial clients in Manchester and the North West, including contractors, builders, manufacturers, wholesalers, transport and logistics firms, hotels, garages, restaurants, bars, pubs and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
WALMSLEYS COMMERCIAL INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsArranges commercial insurance for businesses, advising on risk and sourcing policies such as fleet, craft, brewery, garage, parts and private medical cover. Provides brokerage services, insurance…
Serves SMEs and corporate businesses, including firms with vehicle fleets and businesses in craft, brewing, garage and parts sectors, with an emphasis on the North West.
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Connect Brokers Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsActs as an insurance broker arranging commercial insurance policies for businesses, including petrol stations, taxi and vehicle fleets, restaurants and takeaways, motor trade, commercial and…
Serves businesses and property owners across the North West and beyond, including petrol stations, coach and minibus operators, restaurants, takeaways, commercial landlords, taxi rental firms, shops,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
Location
CROMPTON BAILEY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides insurance brokerage services, arranging commercial and personal insurance policies for businesses and individuals. Offers advice and access to insurers for products including business cover,…
Serves businesses of all sizes, commercial and professional clients across varied industries, plus individuals seeking personal lines and high-net-worth clients needing bespoke insurance cover.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -5% CAGR over 2y
Location
Spencer Hayes Group Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsActs as a commercial insurance broker arranging insurance policies and risk management cover for businesses. Provides access to a range of commercial insurance products, client portal services, and…
Serves businesses of all sizes across multiple sectors needing commercial insurance, risk management support, policy placement, claims handling and broker-led client services.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
HIGHLAND PARK INSURANCE CONSULTANTS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides independent insurance brokerage services for businesses and individuals, arranging and advising on insurance policies such as business, property and personal cover, and assisting clients…
Serves business and personal insurance customers, including SMEs, property and estate firms, management companies, and private individuals seeking broker-led cover and policy advice.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
BURROW HUMPHREYS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsArranges commercial and personal insurance policies, advising individuals and businesses on cover options and placing insurance for risks such as property, liability, and other business or personal…
Serves both businesses seeking commercial insurance and individuals looking for personal insurance cover, with customers including business owners and private clients needing tailored protection.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
S R Miles Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides insurance brokerage services, arranging specialised commercial and personal cover. Offers policies for hospitality venues, restaurants, nightclubs, startups and SMEs, as well as household,…
Serves UK businesses, startups and mid-to-high-net-worth individuals, with sector focus on hospitality, leisure, food and drink, construction, education, events, sports, technology, travel, marine,…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
ARKWRIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides insurance brokerage services offering quotes and policies for motor, home, landlord and business cover. Arranges car, van, bike and fleet insurance, property and liability cover, breakdown…
Serves UK consumers and businesses, including drivers, homeowners, landlords, tenants, tradespeople, hospitality, retail, care, nurseries, motor trade, fleet operators, manufacturers, wholesalers and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Advantage Insurance Centres Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -29% CAGR over 5y
Location
M & C RISK SOLUTIONS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides insurance brokerage and risk management advisory services for commercial and corporate clients. Arranges business insurance policies and supports claims management, with sector coverage…
Serves UK commercial and corporate clients, from sole traders to multinational PLCs, especially in construction, haulage, logistics, transport, professional services, property, motor trade,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Independent Connections Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsActs as an insurance broker arranging commercial and personal insurance policies. Provides cover for fleets, couriers, motor trade, property, care homes, hospitality businesses, tradespeople and…
Serves UK businesses across care, fleet, property, hospitality, manufacturing, leisure, trades and high-risk sectors, plus private clients with specialist vehicle or holiday home needs.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 5y
Location
DPI BROS. LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsArranges commercial insurance policies for businesses, including cover for wholesalers, manufacturers, property owners, retailers and vehicle fleets. Also provides management liability, cyber…
Serves UK-based businesses, especially wholesalers, manufacturers, property owners, residential landlords, retailers, fleet operators, and firms needing management liability or cyber cover.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
1ST FOR COMMERCIAL LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial insurance brokerage services, arranging tailored insurance policies for businesses. Covers sectors including wholesalers, manufacturing, retail and property, and offers products…
Serves UK-based businesses, including wholesalers, manufacturers, builders merchants, retailers, commercial property owners, residential landlords and companies operating vehicle fleets, plus…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Stephen Tabner Insurance Brokers Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
JONES TAYLOR STEVEN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsActs as an independent insurance broker arranging commercial and personal insurance policies. Provides cover such as employers’ liability, professional indemnity, motor fleet, property owners, cyber,…
Serves businesses including limited companies, partnerships, family firms and sole traders, with sector focus on contractors, property owners, hospitality, shops and offices, plus high net worth…
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
INSURE MY BUSINESS (NW) LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsActs as an insurance intermediary arranging commercial insurance policies for businesses. Operates as an appointed representative of an FCA‑authorised firm, providing access to cover options and…
Serves business clients seeking commercial insurance cover, including existing policyholders whose renewals and policy management have transitioned to Compare Insurance.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 41% CAGR over 2y
Location
Qdos Insurance Services Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides insurance products and compliance services for contractors, freelancers and recruitment agencies, including professional indemnity, public liability and tax liability cover, IR35 status…
Serves self-employed contractors, freelancers, sole traders and limited company consultants, plus recruitment agencies and businesses that engage contractors, especially in IT, engineering, media,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
SALE INSURANCE SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsArranges insurance policies for individuals and businesses, specialising in cover for customers with criminal convictions, bankruptcy, or previously refused or voided policies. Offers motor, home,…
Serves UK individuals and small businesses that struggle to obtain insurance due to unspent criminal convictions, bankruptcy, insolvency or previously cancelled, voided or refused policies.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -8% CAGR over 2y
Location
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How Manchester insurance broking companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Manchester insurance brokers earn revenue through insurer commissions, client fees, administration charges and, in some delegated-placement models, fees linked to policy administration or scheme performance. Most sell advice and access rather than a standalone product: they gather risk information, approach insurers or wholesale markets, negotiate terms, explain exclusions and support claims. Engagements are normally tied to annual renewal cycles, with smaller personal or SME policies carrying lighter service requirements and specialist commercial placements requiring more pre-renewal work, insurer negotiation and documentation. The more attractive accounts are usually those with repeatable renewals, multiple covers and a reason to value advice over simple price comparison.
Who they sell to
Their customers are typically SMEs, owner-managed firms, property owners, professional services businesses, trades, fleet operators and individuals with advice-heavy personal cover needs. Decision-makers tend to be managing directors, finance directors, operations managers, risk leads or family principals, with procurement becoming more formal as the client size rises. Simple placements may move through referrals, direct approaches or inbound enquiries around renewal dates; larger commercial accounts are more likely to involve presentations, claims reviews, insurer market exercises and occasional RFPs. Sales cycles often depend less on persuasion than on timing, because many buyers only reconsider broker relationships when renewal, claims dissatisfaction or business change creates a reason to move.
What they buy
Most insurance broking firms tend to spend on systems that reduce manual administration and make regulated advice easier to evidence. Common categories include broker management software, CRM, policy administration, commission reconciliation, client-money accounting, document management, secure communications, call recording, compliance monitoring, cyber security, cloud hosting and management information. Service spend often sits around outsourced finance, FCA compliance advice, legal support, marketing, search, website work, recruitment and training for account handlers or commercial producers. Firms with delegated authority, appointed representatives or acquisition activity usually have a wider need for governance tooling, audit trails, due diligence support and reporting that can be shown to directors, insurers and regulators.
Why and how to sell to them
Insurance broking buyers tend to evaluate vendors when administration starts to slow renewal work, when compliance evidence becomes harder to produce, or when a book acquisition adds inconsistent processes. Other triggers include FCA authorisation work, Consumer Duty reviews, appointed-representative oversight, client-money remediation, a new commercial scheme, senior hire or succession planning. Outbound angles usually land better when they connect to revenue leakage, renewal retention, claims service, commission accuracy or the cost of proving fair value. Generic growth claims are less useful than evidence that a tool or service can reduce re-keying, shorten pre-renewal preparation, improve management visibility or make governance easier to evidence.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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