Pet Plan Limited

Reference number: 311969

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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 petplan.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0345 071 8000 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SL3 9LL
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Other names (4)

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

  • Allianz Cornhill Trading name
  • DBI Trading name
  • Petplan Equine Trading name
  • Scottish Equestrian Insurance Services Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • 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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  • 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
  • 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
01282939
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
22 October 1976 (50 years old)
Registered office
15 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3AR, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Isabella Von Mesterhazy Director Aug 1974 24 Nov 2023 1 other company
Davinder Gill Director Oct 1976 6 Jan 2025 1 other company
Stuart Diffey Director Jul 1975 1 Dec 2025 1 other company
Christopher Mcgowan Twemlow Secretary Not published 1 Feb 2021 –

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
2
still active
2
run together
1

In the full report: all 2 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 1 company these 3 directors run together
  • All 28 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Pet Plan’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (6) All events (62)

2022

8 February 2022

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Allianz Insurance PLC 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

1976

22 October 1976

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 62 events

  • All 62 events in its history (6 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 49
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Firms connected to Pet Plan

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

connected firms
3
no longer authorised
1
share its postcode
3

In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Pet Plan

Other firms of the same type (insurance broker), nearest first.

In the Slough (SL) postcode area

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  • 2 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 62 events in its history
  • 3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Pet Plan Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Pet Plan Limited (FRN 311969) 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 Pet Plan’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0345 071 8000 and the website petplan.co.uk for Pet Plan. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Pet Plan a scam or clone?
Pet Plan 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 Pet Plan?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Pet Plan to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Pet Plan?
Pet Plan is owned by Allianz Insurance PLC, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Pet Plan?
Companies House lists 3 directors of Pet Plan: Isabella Von Mesterhazy, Davinder Gill and Stuart Diffey.
How long has Pet Plan been in business?
The company was formed on 22 October 1976, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Pet Plan use any other names?
It trades as Allianz Cornhill, DBI, Petplan Equine and Scottish Equestrian Insurance Services.

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