Canada Life Limited

Reference number: 110394

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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, 1 thing worth a closer look

  • When canadalife.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0345 606 0708 is, and the 3 other firms that give it
  • Whether EC2N 4BQ is a shared office: 71 other firms give it
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Other names (6)

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

  • Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (UK) Limited Former name
  • The Canada Life Assurance Company of Great Britain Limited Former name
  • The Canada Life Assurance Company (UK) Limited Former name
  • The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.K ) Ltd. Former name
  • Canada Life Home Finance Former trading name
  • CLL Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • 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.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
Show FCA detail (12 permissions)
  • Accepting Deposits
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Establishing/operating/winding up a personal pension scheme
  • 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
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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
00973271
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
25 February 1970 (56 years old)
Registered office
Level 37 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, England
Nature of business
  • Life insurance (SIC 65110)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Susan Jane Mcarthur Director Feb 1963 13 Sep 2017 3 other companies
Sylvia Margaret Cronin Director Oct 1962 13 Nov 2019 None
Andrew Stuart Watson Director Dec 1962 1 Jul 2020 40 other companies
David Harney Director Mar 1969 18 Aug 2020 2 other companies
Lindsey Claire Rix-Broom Director May 1980 4 Apr 2022 21 other companies
Andrew Mark Parsons Director Jan 1965 20 Nov 2024 139 other companies
Jason Paul Lawrence Director Oct 1976 7 Jan 2025 None
Emma Jayne Watkins Director Jul 1973 3 Oct 2025 11 other companies
Sally Marie Dewar Director Dec 1968 23 Sep 2026 None
John Trevor Perks Director Feb 1970 23 Sep 2026 42 other companies
Alison Jane Gammon Secretary Not published 28 Feb 2024 –

Other companies run by these 10 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
222
closed down
69
went insolvent
2

In the full report: all 222 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 10 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The 2 that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 51 on the FCA register, including 3 no longer authorised
  • The 31 companies these 10 directors run together
  • All 61 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Canada Life’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (12) All events (131)

2016

6 April 2016

  • The Canada Life Group (U.K.) Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1999

4 November 1999

  • Changed its registered name from "The Canada Life Assurance Company of Great Britain Limited"

FCA register

1996

31 December 1996

  • Changed its registered name from "The Canada Life Assurance Company (UK) Limited"

FCA register

1995

17 May 1995

  • Changed its registered name from "The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.K ) Ltd."

FCA register

10 March 1995

  • Board replaced: all 7 directors left and 4 new directors took over

Companies House

1993

1 April 1993

  • Changed its registered name from "Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (UK) Limited"

FCA register

1970

25 February 1970

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

1901

1 January 1901

  • Supervised by HM Treasury under the money laundering rules from this date

FCA register

In the full report: all 131 events

  • All 131 events in its history (12 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 109
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Firms connected to Canada Life

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

connected firms
7
share a director
5
share its phone number
2

In the full report: all 7 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (5), the same phone number (2), the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 7 past links through former directors
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Firms like Canada Life

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  • 222 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 131 events in its history
  • 7 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Canada Life Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Canada Life Limited (FRN 110394) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as an insurer. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Canada Life’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0345 606 0708 and the website canadalife.co.uk for Canada Life. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further. The same number is also given by 3 other FCA firms.
Is Canada Life a scam or clone?
Canada Life 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 Canada Life?
It may control client money but not hold it. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Canada Life to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Canada Life?
Canada Life is owned by The Canada Life Group (U.K.) Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Canada Life?
Companies House lists 10 directors of Canada Life: Susan Jane McArthur, Sylvia Margaret Cronin, Andrew Stuart Watson, David Harney, Lindsey Claire Rix-Broom, Andrew Mark Parsons and 4 more.
How long has Canada Life been in business?
The company was formed on 25 February 1970, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Canada Life use any other names?
It has previously used 6 other names, including Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (UK) Limited, The Canada Life Assurance Company of Great Britain Limited and The Canada Life Assurance Company (UK) Limited.

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