FSCS in-default register

Gianni Albanese (AKA John Albanese formerly trading as Thames Valley Insurance)

Declared in default29 April 2005FRN 153732

What this means for you

Because Gianni Albanese (AKA John Albanese formerly trading as Thames Valley Insurance) 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

Gianni Albanese, trading formerly as Thames Valley Insurance under FRN 153732, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 29 April 2005. The firm's product types are not specified in available records. Eligible claimants may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limits depend on the financial products involved in their claim.

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.