QDOS INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED

Reference number: 472167

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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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Also trades as 4 other names
  • Breakdown Assist
  • Qdos assistance
  • Qdos Insurance
  • Qdos Rescue Services

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Concerns on the company record

  • Accounts are overdue at Companies House.
Company number
05650475
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 December 2005 (20 years old)
Registered office
109 Market Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8EX, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Andrick Grubb Director Mar 1961 9 Dec 2005
Robert Hannah Director Sep 1976 9 Dec 2005
Sidney Peter Hodgetts Director May 1963 9 Dec 2005
Mark Reynolds Director Aug 1977 9 Dec 2005
Mark Reynolds Secretary Not published 9 Dec 2005

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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.
  • 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)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 19 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.

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  • Awesome Breakdown Cover
  • Awesome Excess Insurance
  • Awesome Gadget Cover
  • Awesome GAP
  • Awesome Home Emergency Cover
  • Awesome Insurance
  • Awesome Warranty
  • Citygate Assistance
  • Qdos Car Warranty
  • Qdos Compare
  • Qdos Excess Insurance
  • Qdos Gadget Cover
  • Qdos Gap Cover
  • Qdos Gap Insurance
  • Qdos Home Emergency
  • Qdos Home Insurance
  • Qdos Rescue
  • Qdos Travel Insurance
  • Vanarama Assistance

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is QDOS INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, QDOS INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 472167) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with QDOS INSURANCE SERVICES?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about QDOS INSURANCE SERVICES to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is QDOS INSURANCE SERVICES a scam or clone?
QDOS 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 QDOS INSURANCE SERVICES's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
QDOS INSURANCE SERVICES's FRN is 472167. You can verify it on the FCA register.