British Insurance Brokers' Association

Reference number: 717810

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • British Insurance Brokers' Association (FRN 717810) introduces customers to Ventrica Ltd (FRN 535777). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not British Insurance Brokers' Association.
  • Example: if British Insurance Brokers' Association refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from British Insurance Brokers' Association itself.
  • 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
01293232
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
1 January 1977 (49 years old)
Registered office
8th Floor John Stow House, 18 Bevis Marks, London, EC3A 7JB
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Graeme Michael Trudgill Director Jun 1971 1 May 2013
Caroline Jane Barr Director Apr 1967 7 May 2019
Terence David Sparkes Director Jun 1965 1 Aug 2023
Emma Chapman Director Dec 1989 1 Aug 2023
Edward Albert Castles Director Aug 1964 7 May 2024
Shona Robertson Director Jun 1976 7 May 2024
Iain William Anderson Director May 1968 23 Sep 2025
Alistair Stewart Fraser-Hawkins Director May 1974 23 Sep 2025
Sarah Louise Chadburn Director Nov 1978 4 Nov 2025
Michael Peter Rea Director Feb 1966 8 Jan 2026
Stuart Ray Hulbert Director Jun 1971 5 May 2026
Adam James Wenn Director Apr 1989 7 May 2026
Andrew James Tedstone Director Apr 1972 7 May 2026
Martin James Bridges Director Aug 1964 26 Jun 2026
Mary Christine Theresa Ryan Secretary Not published 4 May 2021

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Ventrica 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. 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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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is British Insurance Brokers' Association FCA authorised?
British Insurance Brokers' Association (FRN 717810) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for British Insurance Brokers' Association?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. British Insurance Brokers' Association (FRN 717810) introduces customers to Ventrica Ltd (FRN 535777). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not British Insurance Brokers' Association. Example: if British Insurance Brokers' Association refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from British Insurance Brokers' Association itself. 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 British Insurance Brokers' Association?
Protection works through Ventrica Ltd, the principal firm responsible for British Insurance Brokers' Association's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is British Insurance Brokers' Association a scam or clone?
British Insurance Brokers' Association 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 Insurance Brokers' Association's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
British Insurance Brokers' Association's FRN is 717810. You can verify it on the FCA register.