The Protection Specialist Limited

Reference number: 831254

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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
  • The Fair Trade Practice
  • The Fair Trade Practice - Claims Specialist

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06969129
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 July 2009 (17 years old)
Registered office
Fair Trade House, 3 Whittle Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5SH
Nature of business
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Jonathan Lance Director Jun 1975 1 Mar 2011
Victoria Jayne Hemmings Director Nov 1984 18 Oct 2022

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.

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 one trading name. 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 name
  • The Fair Tr

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Protection Specialist Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Protection Specialist Limited (FRN 831254) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with The Protection Specialist?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how The Protection Specialist handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about The Protection Specialist to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is The Protection Specialist a scam or clone?
The Protection Specialist 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 Protection Specialist's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Protection Specialist's FRN is 831254. You can verify it on the FCA register.