EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,(THE)

Reference number: 110340

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00037038
Company status
Active
Company type
Private unlimited company
Incorporated
18 August 1892 (133 years old)
Registered office
The Equitable Life Assurance Society, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP21 7QW, England
Nature of business
  • Life insurance (SIC 65110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Andrew Paul Thompson Director Jun 1962 1 Jan 2020
Duncan Alistair Finch Director Nov 1965 1 Jan 2020
Ian Graham Maidens Director Jul 1964 1 Jan 2020
Michael John Merrick Director Jan 1960 1 Jan 2020
Feilim Mackle Director Jul 1967 29 Apr 2020
David Michael Baker Director Sep 1966 6 Oct 2023
Jeremy Michael Nurse Director May 1963 8 Jul 2024
Andrew Mark Stoker Director Nov 1967 1 Jan 2025
Christopher Mark Utting Secretary Not published 1 Jan 2020

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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.

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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • 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
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

Limits on what they may do

  • Activities only in respect of long term insurance.
    The firm may only carry on listed activities in respect of the investments specified for the purpose of its long term insurance business.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,(THE) FCA authorised?
Yes, EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,(THE) (FRN 110340) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,(THE)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,(THE) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,(THE) a scam or clone?
EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,(THE) 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 EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,(THE)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,(THE)'s FRN is 110340. You can verify it on the FCA register.