British Gas Insurance Limited

Reference number: 490565

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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
  • British Gas

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06608316
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 June 2008 (18 years old)
Registered office
Millstream, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GD
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Robin Ashley Phipps Director Dec 1950 5 Dec 2018
Amanda Helen Bowe Director Feb 1968 2 Jan 2019
Stuart Robert Vann Director Jul 1971 23 Jan 2019
Mark Andrew Berryman Director Mar 1977 3 Jul 2025
Helen Louise Espley Director Oct 1976 10 Dec 2025
CENTRICA SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 2 Jun 2008

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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.
  • 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
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • 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

What customers have complained about

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 185 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 25% of the ones it decided.

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

  • Insurance 185

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 British Gas Insurance Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, British Gas Insurance Limited (FRN 490565) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with British Gas Insurance?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about British Gas Insurance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is British Gas Insurance a scam or clone?
British Gas 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 British Gas Insurance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
British Gas Insurance's FRN is 490565. You can verify it on the FCA register.