East West Insurance Company Limited

Reference number: 202806

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Authorised, but in an insolvency process

This firm is under the control of insolvency practitioners and may have stopped taking on new business. If you are or were a customer, deal with the appointed office holders rather than the firm.

What the FCA says

ATTENTION - Firm in an insolvency process

This firm is in an insolvency process. It is under the control of the appointed insolvency office holder(s) and may have stopped taking on new business. It has to continue to meet our standards in line with its regulatory status, including when dealing with its customers. If you are/were a customer check how this affects you with the firm or the appointed insolvency office holder(s).

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Concerns on the company record

  • Companies House records this company in administration, but it is still authorised on the FCA register.
  • Accounts are overdue at Companies House.
  • Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.
  • This company has insolvency history on record.
Company number
00811120
Company status
Administration
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 July 1964 (62 years old)
Registered office
C/O Ernst& Young Llp, 1 More London Place, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2AF
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Activities and protection

What the record covers, and how you are protected

  • In an insolvency process
    Money the firm held is returned through the appointed office holders, which takes time and can fall short. The FSCS covers eligible claims up to its limits, and the Ombudsman can still look at a complaint.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as principal

Limits on the record

  • Firm Restriction
    East West Insurance Company Ltd, whether acting in its own capacity or through its directors, officers, employees, agents or any of them howsoever, 1. must not, without the prior written consent of the PRA: a) sell, transfer or dispose of and/or enter into any legally binding commitments to sell, transfer, charge or dispose of or otherwise relinquish control of the Firm's assets other than in the ordinary course of the Firm's regulated activities; b) make changes to the Firm's current capital structure or remuneration; c) pay any dividends; 2. must take all reasonable steps to: a) recover any monies owed to the Firm by any other firm or individual in respect of whom the Firm is a creditor and must not lend any money to any firm or individual save in the usual course of carrying out its regulated activities or insofar as is incidental or necessary thereto. b) recover any premiums held for or on behalf of the Firm.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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.

  • National and General Insurance Company (UK) Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is East West Insurance Company Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, East West Insurance Company Limited (FRN 202806) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It is also in an insolvency process, under the control of insolvency practitioners, so deal with the appointed office holders rather than the firm.
Is my money safe with East West Insurance Company?
East West Insurance Company is under the control of insolvency practitioners, so money it held is returned through the appointed office holders rather than by the firm. That takes time and can fall short. Where money is missing, the FSCS covers eligible claims up to its limits, and the Financial Ombudsman Service can still consider a complaint.
Is East West Insurance Company a scam or clone?
East West Insurance Company 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 East West Insurance Company's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
East West Insurance Company's FRN is 202806. You can verify it on the FCA register.