General Insurance Distribution Limited

Reference number: 510212

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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
  • GID
  • MIRA

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06685471
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 September 2008 (17 years old)
Registered office
Key House Christie Way, Christie Fields, Manchester, M21 7QY, England
Nature of business
  • Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding (SIC 66290)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Michael Thomas Gaffney Director Mar 1963 1 Sep 2008

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • 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 Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is General Insurance Distribution Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, General Insurance Distribution Limited (FRN 510212) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with General Insurance Distribution?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about General Insurance Distribution to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is General Insurance Distribution a scam or clone?
General Insurance Distribution 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 General Insurance Distribution's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
General Insurance Distribution's FRN is 510212. You can verify it on the FCA register.