Canada Life Limited

Reference number: 110394

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00973271
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 February 1970 (56 years old)
Registered office
Level 37 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, England
Nature of business
  • Life insurance (SIC 65110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Keith William Abercromby Director Mar 1964 13 Sep 2017
Susan Jane Mcarthur Director Feb 1963 13 Sep 2017
Sylvia Margaret Cronin Director Oct 1962 13 Nov 2019
Andrew Stuart Watson Director Dec 1962 1 Jul 2020
David Harney Director Mar 1969 18 Aug 2020
Lindsey Claire Rix-Broom Director May 1980 4 Apr 2022
Andrew Mark Parsons Director Jan 1965 20 Nov 2024
Jason Paul Lawrence Director Oct 1976 7 Jan 2025
Emma Jayne Watkins Director Jul 1973 3 Oct 2025
Alison Jane Gammon Secretary Not published 28 Feb 2024

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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.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Establishing/operating/winding up a personal pension scheme
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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 4 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (UK) Limited
  • The Canada Life Assurance Company of Great Britain Limited
  • The Canada Life Assurance Company (UK) Limited
  • The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.K ) Ltd.

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.

Show the retired name
  • CLL

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Canada Life Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Canada Life Limited (FRN 110394) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Canada Life?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Canada Life to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Canada Life a scam or clone?
Canada Life 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 Canada Life's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Canada Life's FRN is 110394. You can verify it on the FCA register.