GINS Limited

Reference number: 475577

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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
  • Business Insurance Services
  • Holistic Insurance Services

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06387110
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 October 2007 (18 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Martin Bruce Dent Director Nov 1965 1 Oct 2009
Alison Livings Director Mar 1961 13 Aug 2010
Julian Charles Nichols Director Apr 1972 11 Dec 2013
Sean Hunt Director Oct 1962 11 Dec 2013
Julian Nichols Secretary Not published 11 Dec 2013

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. 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 name
  • LM (London Market) Underwriting

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is GINS Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, GINS Limited (FRN 475577) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with GINS?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about GINS to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is GINS a scam or clone?
GINS 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 GINS's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
GINS's FRN is 475577. You can verify it on the FCA register.