Open Comparison Broking Ltd

Reference number: 963537

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Business Insurance Solutions Limited Reference number: 513256 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Open Comparison Broking Ltd (FRN 963537) is an AR of Business Insurance Solutions Limited (FRN 513256). When you use Open Comparison Broking's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Open Comparison Broking, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Vaninsurance.co.uk

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
13611569
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 September 2021 (4 years old)
Registered office
Ground Floor, Edinburgh House, 170 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5DP, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Steffens Director Jan 1995 1 Apr 2024
Alex Coles Director Jun 1994 3 Mar 2025
Phillip Hammon Secretary Not published 19 Jun 2026

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Business Insurance Solutions Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Open Comparison Broking Ltd FCA authorised?
Open Comparison Broking Ltd (FRN 963537) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Open Comparison Broking?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Open Comparison Broking Ltd (FRN 963537) is an AR of Business Insurance Solutions Limited (FRN 513256). When you use Open Comparison Broking's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Open Comparison Broking, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Open Comparison Broking?
Protection works through Business Insurance Solutions Limited, the principal firm responsible for Open Comparison Broking's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Open Comparison Broking a scam or clone?
Open Comparison Broking 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 Open Comparison Broking's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Open Comparison Broking's FRN is 963537. You can verify it on the FCA register.