FSCS in-default register

Chris Hart Insurance Services Limited formerly T.C. Bell & Co Limited

Declared in default2 October 2002FRN 131489

What this means for you

Because Chris Hart Insurance Services Limited formerly T.C. Bell & Co Limited 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

Chris Hart Insurance Services Limited, formerly trading as T.C. Bell & Co Limited (FRN: 131489), was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 2 October 2002. The firm's specific product offerings are not detailed in available records. Former customers may be eligible for FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the types of 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.