FSCS in-default register

Gerald Knapman (deceased) t/a G R Knapman Insurance Services

Declared in default17 September 2014FRN 125346

What this means for you

Because Gerald Knapman (deceased) t/a G R Knapman 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

Gerald Knapman (deceased), trading as G R Knapman Insurance Services (FRN 125346), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 17 September 2014. The firm's specific product lines are not documented in available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation of up to 90% of their claim with no monetary cap, depending on the nature of their claim and circumstances.

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.