FSCS in-default register

Eastern Insurance Services

Declared in default16 October 1996FRN 135379

What this means for you

Because Eastern 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

Eastern Insurance Services (FRN 135379) has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme as of 16 October 1996. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available records. Former customers of the firm may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the type of financial product 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.