Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Designated Activity Company

Reference number: 835812

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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
  • Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
  • MedPro

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • 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 2 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
  • BHEI Italia
  • Faraday

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Designated Activity Company FCA authorised?
Yes, Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Designated Activity Company (FRN 835812) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Designated Activity Company?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Designated Activity Company to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Designated Activity Company a scam or clone?
Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Designated Activity Company 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 Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Designated Activity Company's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance Designated Activity Company's FRN is 835812. You can verify it on the FCA register.