IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A.

Reference number: 202192

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Authorisation being cancelled

This firm has asked the FCA to cancel its authorisation. It is still in force until the FCA processes the application, so existing business keeps its protection, but its regulated work is winding down.

Website, phone number and address

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  • When irbre.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 3795 2312 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC3R 8HL
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Other names (2)

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

  • Instituto de Resseguros do Brazil Former name
  • UK Branch of IRB Brasil Resseguros SA 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.
  • 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
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance

Limits on what they may do

  • Restricted to re-insurance.
    The firm must restrict all insurance business to reinsurance activities.

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
FC007440
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
19 August 1974 (52 years old)
Registered office
Avenida Marechal Camara 171 -, Castelo Cep.20.023, Rio De Janeiro, R.J.Brasil, Brazil

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Roberto Alexandre Pereira Barbosa Lima (Dr) Director Jul 1932 29 Aug 1993 None

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  • Confirmation that its director runs no other company
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Key dates in its history

IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A.’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (14)

2024

25 June 2024

  • Changed its registered name from "UK Branch of IRB Brasil Resseguros SA"

FCA register

24 April 2024

  • Changed its registered name from "IRB-Brasil Resseguros S.A."

FCA register

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
  • FCA imposed a requirement (Restricted to re-insurance.)
  • Applied to cancel its FCA authorisation

FCA register

1998

3 August 1998

  • Changed its registered name from "Instituto de Resseguros do Brazil"

FCA register

1974

19 August 1974

  • 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 14 events

  • All 14 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 1
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  • All 14 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A. FCA authorised?
IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A. (FRN 202192) is on the FCA register, but its authorisation is changing (authorisation being cancelled). Check the register before dealing with it.
What is IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A.’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3795 2312 and the website irbre.com/en for IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A.. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A. a scam or clone?
IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A. 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 IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A.?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A. to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who runs IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A.?
Companies House lists one director of IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A.: Roberto Alexandre Pereira Barbosa Lima (Dr).
How long has IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A. been in business?
The company was formed on 19 August 1974.
Does IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A. use any other names?
It has previously used 2 other names: Instituto de Resseguros do Brazil and UK Branch of IRB Brasil Resseguros SA.

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