HDI Global SE

Reference number: 230072

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
FC038045
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
1 January 2021 (5 years old)
Registered office
1 Hdi-Platz, Hannover, D-30659, Germany

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mukader Erdonmez Director May 1972 22 Feb 2021
David Hullin Director Oct 1968 22 Feb 2021
Thomas Kuhnt Director Dec 1974 22 Feb 2021
Edgar Puls Director Mar 1973 22 Feb 2021
Dirk Horing (Dr) Director Nov 1979 1 Jan 2024
Barbara Maria Klimaszewski-Blettner (Dr) Director Jan 1982 1 Apr 2024
Stefan Pasternak (Dr) Director Sep 1974 1 Apr 2025
Renate Strasser (Dr) Director Jun 1974 1 Apr 2025
Bernhard Johannes Krebs Secretary Not published 22 Feb 2021

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (3)
  • 07424 114788
  • 07778 060045
  • 07920 824759
Fake email addresses (7)
  • brandon.ellis@hdglobal.io
  • naomi.evans@hdglobal.io
  • peter.lowson@hdglobal.io
  • ryan.anderson@hdglobal.io
  • steven.jones@hdglobal.io
  • support@fcib.io
  • tony.theokli@hdglobal.io
Fake websites (2)
  • cfaar.eu
  • hdglobal.io
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

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.
  • 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
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Effecting contracts of insurance

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

Action taken against them

1 fine in 2026, £4.17m in total. This is part of the official register record and is worth reviewing before going ahead.

  • Fined £4.17m on 16 July 2026
    On 16 July 2026, the PRA issued a Final Notice to HDI Global SE (FRN 230072). For the reasons given in the Final Notice, the PRA imposed a financial penalty of £4.165 million for breaching: PRA Fundamental Rule 2 (A firm must conduct its business with due skill, care and diligence) and PRA Fundamental Rule 6 (A firm must organise and control its affairs responsibly and effectively) between 13 August 2021 and 31 August 2024. A copy of the Final Notice can be found on the Bank of England’s website and can be accessed.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • HDI-Gerling Industrie Versicherung AG
  • HDI Industrie Versicherung AG

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is HDI Global SE FCA authorised?
Yes, HDI Global SE (FRN 230072) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with HDI Global SE?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about HDI Global SE to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is HDI Global SE a scam or clone?
HDI Global SE 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 HDI Global SE's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
HDI Global SE's FRN is 230072. You can verify it on the FCA register.