The Retail Motor Industry Federation Limited

Reference number: 311523

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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 rmif.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 07528 977181 is
  • Who else gives the postcode W1W 5AB
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Other names (4)

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

  • Rmi Trading name
  • RMIF Trading name
  • RMI Insurance Services Trading name
  • Retail Motor Industry Federation Ltd Former 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.
Show FCA detail (5 permissions)
  • 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
  • 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
00133095
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
31 December 1913 (112 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Activities of business and employers membership organisations (SIC 94110)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Susan Ann Robinson Director Nov 1954 18 Jan 2007 9 other companies
Stuart George James Director Nov 1963 14 Dec 2011 7 other companies
Ken Francis Savage Director Nov 1962 17 Dec 2014 20 other companies
Kevin Joseph Finn Director Jun 1960 28 Apr 2017 39 other companies
David John Newman Director Jun 1961 4 Feb 2020 None
Robert Michael Collison Director Mar 1966 4 May 2021 None
Richard James Thorogood Director Sep 1964 4 May 2021 None
Gordon George Balmer Director Sep 1958 4 May 2021 None
Alexander Charles Thomas Wriothesley Russell Director Jun 1950 25 Apr 2022 15 other companies
Wayne Austin Mason-Drust Director Aug 1969 28 Jun 2022 6 other companies
Noel O'Dwyer Director Dec 1971 7 Feb 2023 30 other companies
Michael Puleston Director Dec 1952 21 May 2024 2 other companies
Martyn Rowley Director Dec 1963 21 May 2024 None
Alan Lathbury Director Nov 1967 11 Feb 2025 355 other companies
Noel O'Dwyer Secretary Not published 7 Feb 2023 –

Other companies run by these 14 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
481
closed down
55
went insolvent
1

In the full report: all 481 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 14 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The one that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 4 on the FCA register
  • The 1 company these 14 directors run together
  • All 118 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

The Retail Motor Industry Federation’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (235)

2025

14 February 2025

  • Changed its registered name from "Retail Motor Industry Federation Ltd"

FCA register

2022

28 June 2022

  • Kevin Finn gained significant control
  • Peter Johnson no longer has significant control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Peter Johnson gained significant control

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

1913

31 December 1913

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 235 events

  • All 235 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 221
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Firms connected to The Retail Motor Industry Federation

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

connected firms
3
share a director
3
past link
1

In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 1 past link through former directors
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  • 481 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 235 events in its history
  • 3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is The Retail Motor Industry Federation Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, The Retail Motor Industry Federation Limited (FRN 311523) 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 The Retail Motor Industry Federation’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 07528 977181 and the website rmif.co.uk for The Retail Motor Industry Federation. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is The Retail Motor Industry Federation a scam or clone?
The Retail Motor Industry Federation 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 The Retail Motor Industry Federation?
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 The Retail Motor Industry Federation to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns The Retail Motor Industry Federation?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of The Retail Motor Industry Federation: Mr Kevin Finn (significant influence or control). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Peter Johnson.
Who runs The Retail Motor Industry Federation?
Companies House lists 14 directors of The Retail Motor Industry Federation: Susan Ann Robinson, Stuart George James, Ken Francis Savage, Kevin Joseph Finn, David John Newman, Robert Michael Collison and 8 more.
How long has The Retail Motor Industry Federation been in business?
The company was formed on 31 December 1913, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.
Does The Retail Motor Industry Federation use any other names?
It trades as Rmi, RMIF and RMI Insurance Services. It has previously used the name Retail Motor Industry Federation Ltd.

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