F. R. Ball (Insurance) Limited

Reference number: 305642

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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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  • Verified website

    frball.com

  • Verified phone number

    01873 857533

  • Verified address

    F R Ball Insurance Ltd, Ball Insurance Ltd, 56 Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5AR, United Kingdom

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00840234
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 March 1965 (61 years old)
Registered office
56 Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5AR
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Heward Wadsworth Director Jul 1971 1 Oct 2003
Tracey Burns Director Oct 1983 8 Jan 2025

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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
  • 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.

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.

  • F. R. Ball Insurance Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is F. R. Ball (Insurance) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, F. R. Ball (Insurance) Limited (FRN 305642) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with F. R. Ball (Insurance)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about F. R. Ball (Insurance) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is F. R. Ball (Insurance) a scam or clone?
F. R. Ball (Insurance) 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 F. R. Ball (Insurance)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
F. R. Ball (Insurance)'s FRN is 305642. You can verify it on the FCA register.