Ormiston (Life & Pensions) Limited (previously Ormiston (Life & Pension Brokers) Limited
What this means for you
Because Ormiston (Life & Pensions) Limited (previously Ormiston (Life & Pension Brokers) 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
Ormiston (Life & Pensions) Limited, FRN 125055, formerly trading as Ormiston (Life & Pension Brokers) Limited, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 29 December 2005. The firm provided life and pensions advisory services to UK consumers. Former customers may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though the specific entitlements depend on the nature of products held at the time of default.
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How to claim
- Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
- Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
- Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
- Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
- The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.