Rowlands & Hames Insurance Brokers Limited

Reference number: 148191

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Rowlands & Hames

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02195983
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
19 November 1987 (38 years old)
Registered office
Chiltern House, 181 Bristol Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0FP
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew Farnworth Director May 1963 1 Oct 1992
John Anthony Isles Director Jan 1970 4 May 2004
Paul Willis Director Jul 1981 28 Jul 2022
Andrew Farnworth Secretary Not published 11 Jun 2004

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Hargreaves Perkins
  • propertyownersinsurance
  • startupinsurance

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowlands & Hames Insurance Brokers Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Rowlands & Hames Insurance Brokers Limited (FRN 148191) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Rowlands & Hames Insurance Brokers?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Rowlands & Hames Insurance Brokers to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Rowlands & Hames Insurance Brokers a scam or clone?
Rowlands & Hames Insurance Brokers is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Rowlands & Hames Insurance Brokers's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Rowlands & Hames Insurance Brokers's FRN is 148191. You can verify it on the FCA register.