Marshmallow insurance?

[mikyman]

Today I was checking my credit rating on a well known site and clicked on 'recent searches'. I was concerned to see that a company called Marshmallow FS Cosmos ltd had recently searched me. Their search was listed as being 'an identity check'.
This was a surprise to me as I have never heard of this company and had certainly never given them authority to do a credit check on me.
It seems that they are some form of online insurance company ,not UK registered.
Can anyone advise if it is legal to make a credit search on someone without their knowledge or consent.

[Steve H]

Have you visited any online comparison sites for quotes lately? Most insurers will do behind the scenes checks these days

[mikyman]

Thanks for reply.I had researched them and come to the same conclusion.The only thing is that ,whilst my insurance is due I have not bothered with any comparison sites so my details must be on file somewhere from last year.