Markel Protection Limited

Reference number: 308829

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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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  • When markeluk.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7953 6000 is, and the 4 other firms that give it
  • Who else gives the postcode EC3M 3AZ
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Other names (6)

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

  • Abbey Protection Group Limited Former name
  • Abbey HR Services Former trading name
  • Abbey Legal Protection Former trading name
  • Abbey Tax Protection Former trading name
  • Accident Line Former trading name
  • After the Event Services Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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
04959808
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 November 2003 (22 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Richard Joseph Napoli Director Feb 1984 20 Oct 2022 5 other companies
Lee Mooney Director Sep 1979 17 Oct 2025 3 other companies
Lara Simone Teesdale Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2019 –

Other companies run by these 2 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
7
closed down
1
are FCA-registered
4

In the full report: all 7 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 4 on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 2 directors run together
  • All 21 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Markel Protection’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (57)

2019

1 May 2019

  • Changed its registered name from "Abbey Protection Group Limited"

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Abbey Protection Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

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

FCA register

2003

11 November 2003

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 57 events

  • All 57 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 38
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Firms connected to Markel Protection

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

connected firms
8
share a director
4
share its phone number
4

In the full report: all 8 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (4), the same phone number (4), the same postcode (4)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 7 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 57 events in its history
  • 8 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Markel Protection Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Markel Protection Limited (FRN 308829) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Markel Protection’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7953 6000 and the website markeluk.com for Markel Protection. 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 4 other FCA firms.
Is Markel Protection a scam or clone?
Markel Protection 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 Markel Protection?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Markel Protection to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Markel Protection?
Markel Protection is owned by Abbey Protection Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Markel Protection?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Markel Protection: Richard Joseph Napoli and Lee Mooney.
How long has Markel Protection been in business?
The company was formed on 11 November 2003, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Markel Protection use any other names?
It has previously used 6 other names, including Abbey Protection Group Limited, Abbey HR Services and Abbey Legal Protection.

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