Great American International Insurance (UK) Limited

Reference number: 202874

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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
  • Great American Insurance Group Europe

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02714031
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 May 1992 (34 years old)
Registered office
One Temple Quay, Temple Back East, Bristol, BS1 6DZ, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Charles Sinclair Portsmouth Director Aug 1956 16 Jul 2019
Julian Stewart Bartlett Director Feb 1967 20 Sep 2019
David Lewis Gamble Director Nov 1969 6 Feb 2025
Daniel Grases Arnoldi Director Feb 1970 6 May 2025
POLO COMMERCIAL INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 28 Feb 2014

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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
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • 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.

  • Insurance (GB) Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Great American International Insurance (UK) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Great American International Insurance (UK) Limited (FRN 202874) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Great American International Insurance (UK)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Great American International Insurance (UK) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Great American International Insurance (UK) a scam or clone?
Great American International Insurance (UK) 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 Great American International Insurance (UK)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Great American International Insurance (UK)'s FRN is 202874. You can verify it on the FCA register.