Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited

Reference number: 955859

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
13436330
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
3 June 2021 (5 years old)
Registered office
1 Fen Court, London, Greater London, EC3M 5BN, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)
  • Non-life reinsurance (SIC 65202)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jingfang Shi Director Nov 1969 3 Jun 2021
Tony George Ayles Director Jun 1979 1 Jan 2022
Lesley Susan Watkins Director May 1959 1 Sep 2022
Katherine Ann Coates Director Sep 1959 1 Sep 2022
Christoph Nicolas Carus Director May 1971 1 Sep 2022
Nicolas Brown Director Nov 1961 1 Sep 2022
Anthony Coram Director Nov 1969 1 Jan 2025
Jana How Secretary Not published 22 Nov 2022

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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

What customers have complained about

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.

  • Great Lakes Services UK Ltd

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 303 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 40% of the ones it decided.

That is above the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Insurance 303

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited (FRN 955859) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Great Lakes Insurance UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Great Lakes Insurance UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Great Lakes Insurance UK a scam or clone?
Great Lakes 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 Lakes Insurance UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Great Lakes Insurance UK's FRN is 955859. You can verify it on the FCA register.