J R Bridger & Company
What this means for you
Because J R Bridger & Company 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
J R Bridger & Company (FRN 125127) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 7 June 2001. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the financial products involved; customers holding eligible investments, mortgages, or deposits may claim up to £85,000 each, while those holding insurance products may claim up to 90% of their claim with no upper limit.
Products this firm wrote
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.