Brunel Insurance for People Limited

Reference number: 540631

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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

BRUNEL INSURANCE BROKERS LTD Reference number: 556188 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.
  • Brunel Insurance for People Limited (FRN 540631) is an AR of BRUNEL INSURANCE BROKERS LTD (FRN 556188). When you use Brunel Insurance for People's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Brunel Insurance for People, 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
07509771
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 January 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
The Crescent, Temple Back, Bristol, BS1 6EZ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Russell Alan Lane Director Jun 1977 31 Jan 2017
Matthew John Harlin Director Jan 1975 17 Dec 2019

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through BRUNEL INSURANCE BROKERS 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 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Insurance4U Limited
  • Pinsure (Commercial) Limited

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
  • Insurance4u – Brunel Insurance For People
  • Pinsure (Commercial)

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Brunel Insurance for People Limited FCA authorised?
Brunel Insurance for People Limited (FRN 540631) 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 Brunel Insurance for People?
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. Brunel Insurance for People Limited (FRN 540631) is an AR of BRUNEL INSURANCE BROKERS LTD (FRN 556188). When you use Brunel Insurance for People's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Brunel Insurance for People, 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 Brunel Insurance for People?
Protection works through BRUNEL INSURANCE BROKERS LTD, the principal firm responsible for Brunel Insurance for People's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Brunel Insurance for People a scam or clone?
Brunel Insurance for People 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 Brunel Insurance for People's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Brunel Insurance for People's FRN is 540631. You can verify it on the FCA register.