One Broker (Cambridge) Ltd

Reference number: 306173

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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 onebroker.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01223 792290 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CB24 6AP
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Other names (22)

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

  • NWBIB Ltd Former name
  • N W Brown Insurance Brokers Ltd Former name
  • NWBIB Former trading name
  • One Broker Former trading name
  • One Broker Insurance Former trading name
  • One Education Former trading name
  • One Real Estate Former trading name
  • One Tech Former trading name
  • PJW Former trading name
  • PJWIB Former trading name
  • Schoolsguard Former trading name
  • Studentguard Former trading name
  • Student Studyguard Former trading name
  • We are One Education Former trading name
  • WeLoveAgents Former trading name
  • WeLoveLandlords Former trading name
  • WeLoveLettings Former trading name
  • We Love Musicians Former trading name
  • We Love Paddlers Former trading name
  • WeLoveStudents Former trading name
  • WeLoveTenants Former trading name
  • WeLoveTwitter 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.
  • 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.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • 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
01149934
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 December 1973 (52 years old)
Registered office
Nautilus House 10 Central Avenue, St Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HR, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Sean Clark Director Sep 1969 22 Jan 2018 8 other companies
Edward George Fitzgerald Hannan Director Sep 1978 31 Oct 2023 56 other companies
Graeme Neal Lalley Director Jul 1980 31 Oct 2023 25 other companies
SHOOSMITHS SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 31 Oct 2023 –

Other companies run by these 3 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
60
closed down
2
are FCA-registered
18

In the full report: all 60 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 3 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 18 on the FCA register, including one no longer authorised
  • The 23 companies these 3 directors run together
  • All 35 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

One Broker (Cambridge)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (9) All events (117)

2018

2 July 2018

  • Changed its registered name from "NWBIB Ltd"

FCA register

2016

1 July 2016

  • Robin Edward Plaster gave up control
  • Robin Edward Plaster took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

6 April 2016

  • One Broker Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

1 June 2015

  • Changed its registered name from "N W Brown Insurance Brokers Ltd"

FCA register

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

1973

7 December 1973

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 117 events

  • All 117 events in its history (9 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 63
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Firms connected to One Broker (Cambridge)

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

connected firms
12
share a director
12

In the full report: all 12 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (12)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like One Broker (Cambridge)

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In Cambridge

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  • 60 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 117 events in its history
  • 12 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is One Broker (Cambridge) Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, One Broker (Cambridge) Ltd (FRN 306173) 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 One Broker (Cambridge)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01223 792290 and the website onebroker.co.uk for One Broker (Cambridge). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is One Broker (Cambridge) a scam or clone?
One Broker (Cambridge) 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 One Broker (Cambridge)?
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 One Broker (Cambridge) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns One Broker (Cambridge)?
One Broker (Cambridge) is owned by One Broker Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016. Before that, it was controlled by Mr Robin Edward Plaster.
Who runs One Broker (Cambridge)?
Companies House lists 3 directors of One Broker (Cambridge): Sean Clark, Edward George Fitzgerald Hannan and Graeme Neal Lalley.
How long has One Broker (Cambridge) been in business?
The company was formed on 7 December 1973, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does One Broker (Cambridge) use any other names?
It has previously used 22 other names, including NWBIB Ltd, N W Brown Insurance Brokers Ltd and NWBIB.

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