FSCS in-default register

Derek Marler (deceased) t/a Derek marler Investment & Insurance Services

Declared in default20 October 2010FRN 120779

What this means for you

Because Derek Marler (deceased) t/a Derek marler Investment & Insurance Services has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.

Background

Derek Marler (deceased), trading as Derek Marler Investment & Insurance Services (FRN 120779), was declared in default by the FSCS on 20 October 2010. The firm's specific product offerings are not recorded in available data. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation up to £85,000 for investment products or £85,000 for insurance claims at 90% of loss with no upper limit, depending on the nature of their claim.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.