GROVE & DEAN LIMITED

Reference number: 307002

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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 9 other names
  • Fensa Business Insurance Services
  • Grove & Dean Insurance Brokers
  • Grove & Dean Private Clients
  • it's Compare Insurance Services
  • Motor Vision Insurance Services
  • Performance Direct
  • Performance Direct for Business
  • Peter Best Insurance Services
  • Tollgate Private Clients

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01167043
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
17 April 1974 (52 years old)
Registered office
7 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6JL, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Damian Paul Collett Director Mar 1970 1 Apr 1997
Matthew Paul Collett Director Sep 1974 1 Aug 2017
Richard Ernest Brewster Director Dec 1946 1 Aug 2017
Gordon Robert Pratt Director Sep 1959 1 Aug 2017
Hannah Louise Thomson Director Sep 1972 1 Aug 2017
Michael Stuart Lawrence Director Dec 1971 29 Oct 2024
Tracy Louise Darkins Director Mar 1976 9 Oct 2025

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • 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 14 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
  • GGFi (Corporate Division)
  • GGFi Insurance Broking Service
  • Grove & Dean Corporate Insurance
  • Grove & Dean for Business
  • Grove & Dean Motorsport
  • Horsebox Insurance Services
  • InstallSure Corporate Division
  • Its Campervan Insurance Services
  • it's Classic Car Insurance Services
  • It’s Horsebox Insurance Services
  • it's Motorhome Insurance Services
  • it's Quad Bike Insurance Services
  • Performance Direct Prime
  • Performance Direct Silver

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is GROVE & DEAN LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, GROVE & DEAN LIMITED (FRN 307002) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with GROVE & DEAN?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about GROVE & DEAN to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is GROVE & DEAN a scam or clone?
GROVE & DEAN 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 GROVE & DEAN's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
GROVE & DEAN's FRN is 307002. You can verify it on the FCA register.