China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co Ltd

Reference number: 202690

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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 uk.cntaiping.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7839 1888 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC3V 3NA
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Other names (1)

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

  • China Insurance Company (UK) Limited Former 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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
01766035
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
31 October 1983 (42 years old)
Registered office
2 Finch Lane, London, EC3V 3NA
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Derek Wayne Cribb Director Jul 1966 27 Feb 2020 7 other companies
Hugh Edward Graham Director Jul 1961 26 Jun 2020 3 other companies
Chun Wing Law Director Feb 1985 9 Feb 2022 None
Yamei Yang Director Nov 1971 8 Aug 2022 None
Xiaodong Yu Director Apr 1974 9 Dec 2022 None
David Martin Fletcher Director Jan 1963 25 Jan 2023 None
Fengjun Huang Director Sep 1971 10 Feb 2026 None

Other companies run by these 7 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
10
closed down
3
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 10 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 7 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register
  • All 39 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (81)

2019

11 November 2019

  • China Taiping International Company Limited gave up control
  • Ministry Of Finance Of The People's Republic Of China became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2017

1 June 2017

  • China Taiping International Company 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

2009

1 October 2009

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

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

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

FCA register

1983

31 October 1983

  • 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 81 events

  • All 81 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 68
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Firms connected to China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

past link
1

In the full report: all 0 connected firms, named

  • 1 past link through former directors
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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 81 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co Ltd (FRN 202690) 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 China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7839 1888 and the website uk.cntaiping.com for China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co a scam or clone?
China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co 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 China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co?
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 China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co: Ministry Of Finance Of The People's Republic Of China (50–75% of shares). Before that, it was controlled by China Taiping International Company Limited.
Who runs China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co?
Companies House lists 7 directors of China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co: Derek Wayne Cribb, Hugh Edward Graham, Chun Wing Law, Yamei Yang, Xiaodong Yu, David Martin Fletcher and 1 more.
How long has China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co been in business?
The company was formed on 31 October 1983, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co use any other names?
It has previously used the name China Insurance Company (UK) Limited.

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