Ellis David Limited

Reference number: 442066

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

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
  • Ellis David Insurance Brokers
  • Towbay Insurance Brokers

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05521671
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 July 2005 (21 years old)
Registered office
152-154 Essex Road, London, N1 8LY
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Denise Judge Director Dec 1973 22 Jan 2008
Simon David Brewster Director May 1975 21 May 2014
Simon David Brewster Secretary Not published 21 May 2014

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Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (1)
  • 07492 300600
Fake email addresses (1)
  • ellisdavidinsurance@gmail.com
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • 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

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

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.

  • Ellis David Ltd

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
  • Ellis David IBL
  • Insurance Made Simple

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellis David Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Ellis David Limited (FRN 442066) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Ellis David?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Ellis David to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Ellis David a scam or clone?
Ellis David 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 Ellis David's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Ellis David's FRN is 442066. You can verify it on the FCA register.