Peter Best Insurance Services Limited

Reference number: 307045

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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
02210270
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 January 1988 (38 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
Richard Ernest Brewster Director Dec 1946 31 Jul 2018
Damian Paul Collett Director Mar 1970 31 Jul 2018
Gordon Robert Pratt Director Sep 1959 31 Jul 2018
Hannah Louise Thomson Director Sep 1972 2 Oct 2018
Matthew Paul Collett Director Sep 1974 2 Oct 2018
Michael Stuart Lawrence Director Dec 1971 29 Oct 2024
Tracy Louise Darkins Director Mar 1976 9 Oct 2025

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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.
  • 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.

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.

  • Peter Best Insurances Services Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Peter Best Insurance Services Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Peter Best Insurance Services Limited (FRN 307045) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Peter Best Insurance Services?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Peter Best Insurance Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Peter Best Insurance Services a scam or clone?
Peter Best 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 Peter Best Insurance Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Peter Best Insurance Services's FRN is 307045. You can verify it on the FCA register.