Talsen Limited

Reference number: 606742

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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 talsen.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7031 6934 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC2R 8DD
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Other names (8)

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

  • NAPL Trading name
  • North America PL Trading name
  • Pioneer Cat Trading name
  • Pioneer London Market Trading name
  • Pioneer Preferred Partners Trading name
  • Pioneer Underwriters Trading name
  • Pioneer Underwriting Ltd Former name
  • Pioneer Wholesale 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.
  • 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
07529401
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 February 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
36 Old Jewry, London, EC2R 8DD, England
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Russell David Coward Director Jul 1974 18 Dec 2020 10 other companies
Daniel Markham Director Apr 1987 9 Nov 2023 7 other companies
Lisa Jane Bush Secretary Not published 30 Oct 2020 –
CALLIDUS SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 3 Aug 2023 –

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
10
closed down
1
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 10 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 one on the FCA register
  • The 7 companies these 2 directors run together
  • All 19 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

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

Key events (8) All events (57)

2023

30 May 2023

  • Changed its registered name from "Pioneer Underwriting Ltd"

FCA register

2020

18 December 2020

  • Board replaced: all 3 directors left and 2 new directors took over

Companies House

2019

3 October 2019

  • Pioneer Underwriting Holdings Limited gave up control
  • Talsen Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

17 June 2019

  • Pioneer Underwriting Holdings Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

2 December 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2011

14 February 2011

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 57 events

  • All 57 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 39
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Firms connected to Talsen

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

connected firm
1
share a director
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: shared directors (1), the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Talsen

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

In London

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  • 10 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details, 1 flagged
  • All 57 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Talsen Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Talsen Limited (FRN 606742) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2013 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Talsen’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7031 6934 and the website talsen.co.uk for Talsen. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Talsen a scam or clone?
Talsen 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 Talsen?
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 Talsen to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Talsen?
Talsen is owned by Talsen Holdings Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 3 October 2019. Before that, it was controlled by Pioneer Underwriting Holdings Limited.
Who runs Talsen?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Talsen: Russell David Coward and Daniel Markham.
How long has Talsen been in business?
The company was formed on 14 February 2011, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2013.
Does Talsen use any other names?
It trades as NAPL, North America PL, Pioneer Cat, Pioneer London Market and Pioneer Preferred Partners, and 1 more names. It has previously used 2 other names: Pioneer Underwriting Ltd and Pioneer Wholesale.

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