FSCS in-default register

Steadman & Hozier (Life & Pensions) Limited

Declared in default27 June 2006FRN 121656

What this means for you

Because Steadman & Hozier (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

Steadman & Hozier (Life & Pensions) Limited, regulated under FRN 121656, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 27 June 2006. The firm operated in the life and pensions sector, though specific product categories are not detailed in available records. Former customers of the firm may be eligible for FSCS compensation, subject to the applicable limits for their product category.

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.