Westminster Insurance Ltd

Reference number: 439023

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05224391
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 September 2004 (21 years old)
Registered office
Spirare Limited Mey House, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3QY, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Gerard Daniel Francis O'Donovan Director Apr 1958 19 Sep 2004
Gail O'Donovan Director Jul 1964 1 Oct 2025
Gail O'Donovan Secretary Not published 5 Jul 2005

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.

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  • 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.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • 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.

  • Westminster Indemnity Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Westminster Insurance Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Westminster Insurance Ltd (FRN 439023) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Westminster Insurance?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Westminster Insurance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Westminster Insurance a scam or clone?
Westminster Insurance 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 Westminster Insurance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Westminster Insurance's FRN is 439023. You can verify it on the FCA register.