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Legal & General Assurance Society Ltd, One Coleman Street, London, City Of London, EC2R 5AA, United Kingdom
In the full report: 3 background checks
When legalandgeneral.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 3124 2000 is, and the 3 other firms that give it
Who else gives the postcode EC2R 5AA
Warning
Scammers have impersonated this firm
Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact
information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and
against the firm's real details above.
Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.
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.
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.
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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
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
Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
Establishing, operating or winding up a stakeholder pension scheme
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
Managing investments
Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)
FCA disciplinary action and Ombudsman complaints
FCA action
fine
1
in fines
£575k
most recent
June 2005
Fined £575,000 on 6 June 2005
Having taken into account the directions and findings made by the Financial Services and Markets Tribunal in its Decision dated 18 January 2005 and Further Decision dated 27 May 2005 the FSA imposed a financial penalty of £575,000 on Legal & General Assurance Society Limited (L&G) pursuant to Section 206 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The case concerned mortgage endowment policies. The FSA Final Notice was issued to L&G on 6 June 2005.
Ombudsman complaints
new complaints, January–June 2025
240
upheld, against a 31% median
19%
about insurance
193
A bigger firm gets more complaints simply because it has more customers.
Companies House record
The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and 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
48
closed down
6
are FCA-registered
9
Lorem Ipsum Holdings LtdDirector · 2014 to 2019Dissolved
Dolor Sit LtdDirector · since 2016FCA-registeredActive
Amet Consectetur Property Services LtdDirector · 2011 to 2015In liquidation
Adipiscing Elit Group LLPSecretary · since 2020Active
In the full report: all 48 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 9 on the FCA register
The 1 company these 7 directors run together
All 41 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
Key dates in its history
Legal and General Assurance Society’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.
FCA warned the public about a scam impersonating this firm
FCA warning list
2016
6 April 2016
Legal & General Insurance Holdings 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
2005
6 June 2005
Fined £575,000 by the FCA
FCA register
2001
1 December 2001
Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
Became authorised by the FCA
FCA register
1920
1 April 1920
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 84 events
All 84 events in its history (9 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 70
Firms connected to Legal and General Assurance Society
Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Legal and General Assurance Society. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.
connected firms
6
share a director
3
share its phone number
3
Lorem Ipsum Finance LtdAuthorisedShared director
Dolor Sit LtdNo longer authorisedSame phone number
Amet Consectetur Capital Partners LtdAppointed representativeSame postcode
Adipiscing LLPAuthorisedShared director
In the full report: all 6 connected firms, named
How each is linked: shared directors (3), the same phone number (3), the same postcode (3)
Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
6 past links through former directors
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48 other companies its directors have run, named
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All 84 events in its history
6 connected firms, named, and who links them
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Legal and General Assurance Society Limited
Reference 117659 22 October 2026
Frequently asked questions about this firm
Is Legal and General Assurance Society Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Legal and General Assurance Society Limited (FRN 117659) 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 Legal and General Assurance Society’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3124 2000 and the website legalandgeneral.com for Legal and General Assurance Society. 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 Legal and General Assurance Society a scam or clone?
Scammers have impersonated Legal and General Assurance Society: the FCA has published 2 warnings about fake versions of it, using contact details that are not the firm's. Only trust the details the FCA register gives for Legal and General Assurance Society, shown on this page.
Is my money safe with Legal and General Assurance Society?
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 Legal and General Assurance Society to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Legal and General Assurance Society?
Legal and General Assurance Society is owned by Legal & General Insurance Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Legal and General Assurance Society?
Companies House lists 7 directors of Legal and General Assurance Society: Henrietta Caroline Baldock, Patricia Maria Barata Rodrigues (Dr), Andrew Kail, Robyn Anne Jennifer Wyatt, Clare Jane Bousfield, Jonathan Mark Brewis Daniels and 1 more.
How long has Legal and General Assurance Society been in business?
The company was formed on 1 April 1920, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Has the FCA taken action against Legal and General Assurance Society?
Yes. The FCA register records 1 fine in 2005, £575,000 in total. The details are in the disciplinary section above, with links to the FCA's notices.
How many complaints does Legal and General Assurance Society get?
In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 240 new complaints about Legal and General Assurance Society, and upheld 19% of those it decided.