Ageas Retail Limited

Reference number: 312468

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When ageas.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01202 254499 is
  • Who else gives the postcode BH7 7DU
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Other names (17)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • ageas Trading name
  • ageas essentials Trading name
  • ClearMiles Trading name
  • Miles Ahead Trading name
  • RIAS Trading name
  • Ageas 50 Limited Former name
  • Rias Plc Former name
  • Auto Direct Former trading name
  • Castle Cover Former trading name
  • Cover Direct Former trading name
  • Done Deal Former trading name
  • Express Insurance Services Former trading name
  • First Response Former trading name
  • Ias Former trading name
  • KTM Insurance Services Former trading name
  • Kwik-Fit Insurance Services Former trading name
  • Regal Insurance Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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.
  • 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 Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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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
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • 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)

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
01324965
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 August 1977 (49 years old)
Registered office
Ageas House Hampshire Corporate Park, Templars Way, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3YA
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Anthony Edward Middle Director Jan 1970 4 Mar 2015 22 other companies
Tara Jane Waite Director Feb 1975 11 Mar 2019 17 other companies
Jeremy William Haynes Director May 1966 22 Mar 2019 9 other companies
Bart Karel August De Smet Director Oct 1957 4 May 2021 3 other companies
Hans De Cuyper Director Feb 1969 4 May 2021 3 other companies
Richard David Jackson Director Mar 1956 15 Jul 2021 8 other companies
Alison Elizabeth Platt Director Feb 1962 1 Jun 2022 3 other companies
Ben Coumans Director Apr 1976 9 Jul 2024 2 other companies
Alistair Meyrick Smith Director Jul 1986 15 Apr 2026 10 other companies
Annette Catherine Andrews Director Oct 1967 8 May 2026 11 other companies
Stuart James Turner Director May 1969 10 Aug 2026 5 other companies
Jane Emma Mustoe Director Nov 1973 10 Aug 2026 6 other companies
Claire Catherine Marsh Secretary Not published 1 Nov 2019 –

Other companies run by these 12 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
45
closed down
19
are FCA-registered
8

In the full report: all 45 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 12 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 8 on the FCA register
  • The 10 companies these 12 directors run together
  • All 55 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Ageas Retail’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (9) All events (132)

2019

31 March 2019

  • No longer regulated by the Claims Management Regulator

FCA register

18 February 2019

  • Regulated by the Claims Management Regulator from this date

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Ageas (UK) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2014

28 July 2014

  • Changed its registered name from "Ageas 50 Limited"

FCA register

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

9 January 2013

  • Changed its registered name from "Rias Plc"

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1977

10 August 1977

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 132 events

  • All 132 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 94
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Firms connected to Ageas Retail

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Ageas Retail. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
7
share a director
7
past link
1

In the full report: all 7 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (7)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 1 past link through former directors
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  • 45 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 132 events in its history
  • 7 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Ageas Retail Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Ageas Retail Limited (FRN 312468) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as a lender. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Ageas Retail’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01202 254499 and the website ageas.co.uk for Ageas Retail. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Ageas Retail a scam or clone?
Ageas Retail is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Ageas Retail?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Ageas Retail to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Ageas Retail?
Ageas Retail is owned by Ageas (UK) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Ageas Retail?
Companies House lists 12 directors of Ageas Retail: Anthony Edward Middle, Tara Jane Waite, Jeremy William Haynes, Bart Karel August De Smet, Hans De Cuyper, Richard David Jackson and 6 more.
How long has Ageas Retail been in business?
The company was formed on 10 August 1977, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Ageas Retail use any other names?
It trades as ageas, ageas essentials, ClearMiles, Miles Ahead and RIAS. It has previously used 12 other names, including Ageas 50 Limited, Rias Plc and Auto Direct.

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