Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK Limited

Reference number: 816870

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11105895
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 December 2017 (8 years old)
Registered office
7th Floor 52-56 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 2BJ, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Harold Edward Clarke Director May 1951 11 Dec 2017
Michael Rainer Kainzbauer Director Jul 1967 11 Dec 2017
Roger Kenneth Mccorriston Director Mar 1955 11 Dec 2017
James Francis Crotty Director Jul 1958 12 Mar 2019
Warren Anthony Hetz Director Jun 1982 17 Feb 2021
Hideo Iwasawa Director May 1971 9 Jun 2023
Paul Senior Director Oct 1973 4 Dec 2023

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Debt-collecting
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises

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

Track record

What customers have complained about

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.

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  • Aygo X Motor Insurance
  • Drive Like a Girl
  • Toyota Insurance Services

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 51 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 27% of the ones it decided.

That is below the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Insurance 51

A bigger firm receives more complaints simply because it has more customers. FOS complaints data →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK Limited (FRN 816870) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK a scam or clone?
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK 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 Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK's FRN is 816870. You can verify it on the FCA register.