W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS) PLC

Reference number: 309047

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00759111
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
29 April 1963 (63 years old)
Registered office
8 St. Paul's Street, Leeds, LS1 2LE, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon Rupert Thew Director Sep 1966 1 Apr 1998
Neil Andrew Tiffin Director Sep 1969 12 Jan 2010
John Cavanagh Director Apr 1971 12 Jan 2010
Mark Jonathan Dutton Director Feb 1975 12 Jan 2010
Paul Johnson Director Jan 1971 22 Jun 2012
Daniel Stephen Moss Director Mar 1988 7 Apr 2021
Michael William Oates Director Nov 1978 6 Jun 2022
Clive Howard Thurston Director Aug 1958 Not published
Michael William Oates Secretary Not published 6 Jun 2022

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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)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS) PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS) PLC (FRN 309047) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS) a scam or clone?
W. DENIS (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 W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
W. DENIS (INSURANCE BROKERS)'s FRN is 309047. You can verify it on the FCA register.