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Canopius
London, GB · 2 known investors
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Canopius is an international specialty and property & casualty (re)insurer that provides underwriting services across global markets. The company focuses on profitable growth through underwriting excellence and operates with offices around the world, serving clients through three business units.
Founders & leadership
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Michael WatsonChairman
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Neil RobertsonGroup CEO
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Nathaniel Canopius
Investors · 2
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- CANOPIUS HOLDINGS UK LIMITED
- Company number
- 04818520
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 Jul 2003
- Registered office
- Floor 29 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 70100 — Activities of head offices
- Previous names
- CANOPIUS HOLDINGS UK LTD (2004–2007)MAGICSUNNY LIMITED (2003–2004)
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 20 Jan 2026 · next due 3 Feb 2027
Current officers · 3
- Benjamin Jacob Leo Conolly — director, appointed 10 Oct 2024
- Sheldon Lacy — director, appointed 18 Jul 2024
- Gavin Mark Phillips — director, appointed 4 Jan 2022
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 20 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Canopius do?
- Canopius is an international specialty and property & casualty (re)insurer that provides underwriting services across global markets. The company focuses on profitable growth through underwriting excellence and operates with offices around the world, serving clients through three business units.
- Who founded Canopius?
- Canopius was founded by Michael Watson.
- Who are Canopius's investors?
- Canopius's investors include Centerbridge Partners, L.P., Gallatin Point Capital.
- Where is Canopius headquartered?
- Canopius is headquartered in London, GB.