Borland Insurance Ltd

Reference number: 419411

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

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 5 other names
  • AssuredPartners
  • AssuredPartners Borland
  • AssuredPartners Scotland
  • Borland
  • Gibson Insurance Services

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC161245
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
27 October 1995 (30 years old)
Registered office
Spectrum Building, 55 Blythswood Street, Glasgow, G2 7AT, Scotland
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Steven George Watson Director Jul 1981 22 Mar 2016
Michelle Bree Director Jun 1986 10 Oct 2025
Charles Robertson Crawford Director Mar 1964 3 Nov 2025
James Oliver Whittingham Director Aug 1977 22 Nov 2025
David Michael Edwin Cousins Director Jan 1973 26 Feb 2026

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

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
  • Debt Administration
  • 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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

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.

  • Borland Financial Services Limited

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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  • Borland Employee Benefits
  • Borland Staff Advantage
  • Borland Staff Choice

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Borland Insurance Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Borland Insurance Ltd (FRN 419411) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Borland Insurance?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Borland Insurance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Borland Insurance a scam or clone?
Borland Insurance 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 Borland Insurance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Borland Insurance's FRN is 419411. You can verify it on the FCA register.