FSCS in-default register

David Mathieson Life

Declared in default30 September 1998FRN 121357

What this means for you

Because David Mathieson Life 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

David Mathieson Life (FRN 121357) was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 30 September 1998. The firm's product types were not specified in available records. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limits depend on the financial products 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.