NORTHGATE INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED

Reference number: 312423

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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
02948256
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 July 1994 (32 years old)
Registered office
Northgate Centre, Lingfield Way, Darlington, DL1 4PZ, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Martin Ward Director Feb 1967 22 Apr 2009
Paul Harvey Stead Director Jul 1967 31 Mar 2020
Rachel Maria Coulson Director Aug 1975 8 Dec 2025
Matthew David Barton Secretary Not published 16 Jul 2024

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Claims management No FSCS cover
    Money you pay a claims company is not FSCS protected, but FCA rules cap what it may charge you for a financial services claim. Complaints about this firm go to the Financial Ombudsman Service free of charge.
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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
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Seeking out, referrals and identification of claims or potential claims (personal injury claim; financial services or financial product claim; housing disrepair claim; claim for a specified benefit; criminal injury claim; employment related claim)

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 3 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Albany Assistance Limited
  • Albany Uninsured Loss Recoveries Limited
  • AUXILLIS LIMITED

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 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
  • Auxillis
  • Cab Aid

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is NORTHGATE INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, NORTHGATE INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 312423) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with NORTHGATE INSURANCE SERVICES?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about NORTHGATE INSURANCE SERVICES to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is NORTHGATE INSURANCE SERVICES a scam or clone?
NORTHGATE INSURANCE SERVICES 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 NORTHGATE INSURANCE SERVICES's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
NORTHGATE INSURANCE SERVICES's FRN is 312423. You can verify it on the FCA register.