Bernard Hanson t/a Hansons Insurance Advisory Services
What this means for you
Because Bernard Hanson t/a Hansons Insurance Advisory 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
Bernard Hanson, trading as Hansons Insurance Advisory Services (FRN 150616), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 30 August 2001. The firm's product classification data is not available in the records provided, preventing specific identification of the insurance advisory services offered. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the specific product categories involved in their claims.
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.