FSCS in-default register

Herold (Life & Pensions) Ltd

Declared in default29 September 1997FRN 140395

What this means for you

Because Herold (Life & Pensions) Ltd 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

Herold (Life & Pensions) Ltd, Financial Services Register number 140395, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 29 September 1997. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though specific limits depend on the products held 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.