Alastair James Insurance Brokers Limited

Reference number: 782153

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Movo Partnership Ltd Reference number: 823503 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Alastair James Insurance Brokers Limited (FRN 782153) is an AR of Movo Partnership Ltd (FRN 823503). When you use Alastair James Insurance Brokers's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Alastair James Insurance Brokers, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
10732679
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 April 2017 (9 years old)
Registered office
19 St. Georges Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3DT, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alastair James Roberts Director May 1980 20 Apr 2017

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Movo Partnership Ltd, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Alastair James Brokers Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Alastair James Insurance Brokers Limited FCA authorised?
Alastair James Insurance Brokers Limited (FRN 782153) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Alastair James Insurance Brokers?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Alastair James Insurance Brokers Limited (FRN 782153) is an AR of Movo Partnership Ltd (FRN 823503). When you use Alastair James Insurance Brokers's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Alastair James Insurance Brokers, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Alastair James Insurance Brokers?
Protection works through Movo Partnership Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Alastair James Insurance Brokers's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Alastair James Insurance Brokers a scam or clone?
Alastair James 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 Alastair James Insurance Brokers's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Alastair James Insurance Brokers's FRN is 782153. You can verify it on the FCA register.