ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Reference number: 113848

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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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Also trades as
  • Ansvar Insurance

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00024869
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
3 August 1887 (139 years old)
Registered office
Benefact House 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Christopher John Hews Director Apr 1969 2 Jun 2009
Stephanie Jacinta Whyte Director Dec 1956 16 Jul 2013
Francois-Xavier Bernard Boisseau Director Jul 1961 19 Mar 2019
Stephen Mark Jeffrey Lamport (Sir) Director Nov 1951 23 Mar 2020
James Coyle Director Aug 1956 21 May 2024
Karen Belinda Best Director Jun 1962 19 Aug 2024
Mark Edmund Hacquoil Bennett Director Feb 1982 1 Jan 2025
Michael Anthony Murphy Director Apr 1972 3 Dec 2025
Jane Elizabeth Dale Director Feb 1960 3 Feb 2026
Gail Louise Tucker Director Mar 1964 1 May 2026
Rachael Jane Hall Secretary Not published 25 May 1995

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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
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • 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
  • Managing 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 one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Ecclesiastical Insurance Office Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY FCA authorised?
Yes, ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY (FRN 113848) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY a scam or clone?
ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED 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 ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY's FRN is 113848. You can verify it on the FCA register.