FSCS in-default register

R A Austin Life & Pensions Limited

Declared in default6 July 2001FRN 126445

What this means for you

Because R A Austin Life & Pensions Limited 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

R A Austin Life & Pensions Limited (FRN 126445) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 6 July 2001. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Former customers may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though the specific limits depend on the type of financial product held with the firm at the time of default.

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.