The Institute of Advanced Motorists Limited

Reference number: 403526

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Cornmarket Insurance Services Limited Reference number: 308099 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • The Institute of Advanced Motorists Limited (FRN 403526) introduces customers to Cornmarket Insurance Services Limited (FRN 308099). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not The Institute of Advanced Motorists.
  • Example: if The Institute of Advanced Motorists refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Institute of Advanced Motorists itself.
  • 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

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Also trades as
  • Advanced Driving Magazine
  • IAM Road Smart

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS LIMITED(THE)
Company number
00562530
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
10 March 1956 (70 years old)
Registered office
1 Albany Place, Hyde Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3BT, England
Nature of business
  • Driving school activities (SIC 85530)
  • Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified (SIC 94990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nicholas David John Lomas Director May 1967 27 Feb 2020
Nicholas John Antony Stein Director Jul 1960 27 Feb 2020
Thomas Kelman Director Dec 1961 1 Jan 2023
Sarah Jennifer Whiteside-Jones Director Jan 1984 28 Sep 2023
Mark Jonathan Powell Director Jun 1962 28 Sep 2023
Angela Bell Director Jan 1967 28 Sep 2023
Shona Fay Johnstone Director May 1962 29 Jan 2025
Andrew Mclachrie Secretary Not published 30 Mar 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Cornmarket Insurance Services 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 4 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
  • Advanced Driving
  • IAM
  • IAM Group Services Ltd
  • Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Institute of Advanced Motorists Limited FCA authorised?
The Institute of Advanced Motorists Limited (FRN 403526) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for The Institute of Advanced Motorists?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. The Institute of Advanced Motorists Limited (FRN 403526) introduces customers to Cornmarket Insurance Services Limited (FRN 308099). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not The Institute of Advanced Motorists. Example: if The Institute of Advanced Motorists refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Institute of Advanced Motorists itself. 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 The Institute of Advanced Motorists?
Protection works through Cornmarket Insurance Services Limited, the principal firm responsible for The Institute of Advanced Motorists's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is The Institute of Advanced Motorists a scam or clone?
The Institute of Advanced Motorists 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 The Institute of Advanced Motorists's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Institute of Advanced Motorists's FRN is 403526. You can verify it on the FCA register.