Premierline Limited

Reference number: 304779

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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 premierline.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0333 320 6009 is
  • Who else gives the postcode LA1 3SW
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Other names (26)

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

  • APHC Insurance Services Trading name
  • BDH Insurance Broking Trading name
  • BD Insurance Broking Trading name
  • Complete Insure Trading name
  • Premier BusinessCare Trading name
  • Premierline Business Insurance Broker Trading name
  • Premierline Direct Trading name
  • Premierlinevan Trading name
  • Allianz Business Services Limited Former name
  • Premierline Direct Limited Former name
  • AAAAAACornhill Direct Business Former trading name
  • AAAAAAPremierline Direct Former trading name
  • Allianz Business Services Former trading name
  • Allianz Premierline Former trading name
  • Allianz Services Former trading name
  • comvehicleinsuredirect Former trading name
  • Cornhill Direct Business Former trading name
  • Hotelinsuredirect Former trading name
  • motortradeinsuredirect Former trading name
  • officeinsuredirect Former trading name
  • Premierline Business Insurance from Allianz Former trading name
  • pubandrestaurantinsuredirect Former trading name
  • pubinsuredirect Former trading name
  • restaurantinsuredirect Former trading name
  • retailinsuredirect Former trading name
  • tradesmaninsuredirect Former 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.
  • 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
04521167
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 August 2002 (24 years old)
Registered office
First Floor, Office 12 Lancaster Business Park, 4 Mannin Way, Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3SW, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Gordon Joseph Crosbie Director Oct 1962 18 Sep 2025 7 other companies

Other companies run by its director

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
still active
7
are FCA-registered
2

In the full report: all 7 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of its director sits on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 2 on the FCA register
  • All 32 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (11) All events (118)

2025

31 July 2025

  • Board replaced: its only director left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2024

10 June 2024

  • Changed its registered name from "Allianz Business Services Limited"

FCA register

31 May 2024

  • Board replaced: all 5 directors left and 3 new directors took over
  • Allianz Holdings PLC gave up control
  • Beyond Doubt Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Allianz Holdings PLC took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2008

18 August 2008

  • Changed its registered name from "Premierline Direct Limited"

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

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

FCA register

2002

29 August 2002

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 118 events

  • All 118 events in its history (11 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 63
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Firms connected to Premierline

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

connected firms
2
share a director
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Premierline

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

In Lancaster

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  • 7 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 118 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Premierline Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Premierline Limited (FRN 304779) 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 Premierline’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0333 320 6009 and the website premierline.co.uk for Premierline. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Premierline a scam or clone?
Premierline 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 Premierline?
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 Premierline to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Premierline?
Premierline is owned by Beyond Doubt Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 31 May 2024. Before that, it was controlled by Allianz Holdings PLC.
Who runs Premierline?
Companies House lists one director of Premierline: Gordon Joseph Crosbie.
How long has Premierline been in business?
The company was formed on 29 August 2002, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does Premierline use any other names?
It trades as APHC Insurance Services, BDH Insurance Broking, BD Insurance Broking, Complete Insure and Premier BusinessCare, and 3 more names. It has previously used 18 other names, including Allianz Business Services Limited, Premierline Direct Limited and AAAAAACornhill Direct Business.

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