First Title Insurance Plc

Reference number: 202103

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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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Also trades as
  • First Title

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01112603
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
8 May 1973 (53 years old)
Registered office
42 Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4DJ, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
William Henry John Maidens Director Jul 1960 15 Feb 2008
Kevin James Dick Director Apr 1967 16 Feb 2009
Justin Samuel Jackson Mcchesney Director Jan 1973 3 Dec 2015
Lance John Gibbins Director Dec 1964 16 Oct 2017
Andrew Neil Mcintyre Mcmahon Director Nov 1968 20 Oct 2017
Oliver Bate Director Jul 1979 14 Apr 2022
Antony Thierry Brousse Director Apr 1984 1 Apr 2025
Benjamin James Carroll Director Aug 1976 16 Jan 2026
Paul Barker Secretary Not published 1 Apr 2025

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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Must comply with the Solvency II Firms Sector of the PRA Rulebook.
    The Firm must comply with the Solvency II Firms Sector of the PRA Rulebook.

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 4 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • CTI-Dominion Title Insurance Company Limited
  • First American Title Insurance Company (UK) Limited
  • First American Title Insurance Company (UK) PLC
  • Landmark Title and Trust Limited

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
  • FAF International
  • IFG Legal Services

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is First Title Insurance Plc FCA authorised?
Yes, First Title Insurance Plc (FRN 202103) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with First Title Insurance?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about First Title Insurance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is First Title Insurance a scam or clone?
First Title 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 First Title Insurance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
First Title Insurance's FRN is 202103. You can verify it on the FCA register.