FSCS in-default register

Gerald Sherwood Insurance

Declared in default30 January 2007FRN 126138

What this means for you

Because Gerald Sherwood 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

Gerald Sherwood Insurance (FRN 126138) has been declared in default by the FSCS as of 30 January 2007. The firm's specific product offerings are not recorded in available data. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the type of financial products held with the firm.

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.