Good to know: You do not need to use a claims management company to make your complaint to your pension provider or intermediary. If your complaint is not successful you can refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Pension Ombudsman yourself for free if the firm is still trading. For eligible failed firms, you can refer a claim to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for free.

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British Steel Workplace Salary Pension Claim

If you worked for British Steel, you earned a good salary and a reliable pension. Over the years, you contributed to a final salary pension that would support you in your retirement years. However, many retired British Steel employees have been tricked into missold salary swaps. Did this happen to you?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised the alarm bell about missold DB transfer products. Independent financial advisers, some of them working for the most trusted names in the country, gave negligent advice. They convinced pension holders to swap their sought-after final salary scheme to inferior private schemes, all so they could take commissions from the cash pay-outs.

Some advisers did this unwittingly – they provided poor advice because they did not understand the products. However, in many cases, independent financial advisers did this on purpose to earn commissions. They were only paid on a “contingent fee” basis, so they only earned money if they switched their pension, causing them to put their income ahead of your best interests.

Were you the victim of a missold salary swap? Find out if you are entitled to defined pension compensation – read ahead.

What is a British Steel Pension Transfer?

British Steel employees received enviable pensions. These were often final salary pensions, which keep pace with inflation. When the cost of living increases, your monthly income increases as well, and they don’t have fees or extra costs. Best of all, a final salary pension (also known as a defined benefit pension) lasts as long as you live.

As you can imagine, these pensions are extremely valuable. This high value has led greedy financial advisers to pressure pension holders into missold salary swap agreements in favor of fixed pensions. Fixed pensions are an inferior product. They include high fees, and they don’t keep up with inflation. They draw from a limited pot – when the money is gone, it’s gone. You could be left destitute in your golden years.

So, how did financial advisers benefit from missold salary swaps? When you trade in a final salary pension, you get a ‘Cash Equivalent Transfer Value’ (CETV). You use this cash payout to invest into a fixed pension you can draw from when you turn 55. Dishonest financial advisers take a significant cut off this CETV and then walk away. They don’t warn clients like you about the risks of pension transfers, and you end up paying the price.

Do you qualify for Final Salary Transfer Compensation for your British Steel Pension?

It is very rare for a final salary transfer to benefit you. A reputable financial adviser is unlikely ever to recommend this option. Thankfully, you might be entitled to make a final salary transfer claim. If successful, this final salary compensation can help you recoup some of the money you were swindled out of by your missold salary swap.

Allegiant can help reverse some of this damage and help you get the defined pension compensation you deserve.

To have your prospects assessed by our specialist team, simply fill in our online form.

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Andy Ramsay

Pensions & Investments Claim Manager

Andy understands financial services regulations and the technical arguments required to make a successful claim.

In his career he has successfully dealt with an array of claims such as pension transfers and switches, SIPP and endowment claims.

Andy was part of the “Pension Review” and Customer Liaison Departments for Royal Sun Alliance. Unhappy with how consumers were being treated, he realigned himself and has been representing consumers since 2004, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for consumers.

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Insights from Our Pensions Team

Expert Insight: The Importance of Choosing the Right Pathway for Your Claim: CMCs and Law Firms Compared.

In this article, Allegiant’s Pensions & Investments Manager, Andy Ramsay, explores the fundamental differences between between the Court and Ombudsman routes for resolving pension & investment claims. The article highlights key differences in:-

  • costs consequences and funding arrangements
  •  the differing basis of assessment that a Court will deploy when compared to an Ombudsman
  •  the potential need for claimants to attend a hearing in Court

Andy further explores out-dated preconceptions about Claims Management Companies. This short summary is essential reading for anyone planning on making a pension or investment claim with the assistance of a CMC or law firm.

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Learn With Allegiant: The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) In A Nutshell

You may have heard of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), but do you fully understand its vital role within the UK’s financial services sector? In this short piece, we look at:-

  • The type of claims FSCS covers (and those it doesn’t).
  • How and when it can help
  • The FSCS claims process

This article will be of particular interest to anyone with a potential compensation claim against a financial service provider that has collapsed.

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Learn With Allegiant: What is a SIPP?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has identified ‘serious and ongoing failings’ by both Individual Financial Advisers (IFAs) and Self-Invested Personal Pension Providers. Typically, mis-selling is related to the “wrong” type of investor being given poor or misleading advice as to what investments were relatively safe and right for them. In this summary, we look at What a SIPP is, and how they have been mis-sold, together with the FCA’s review into sector malpractice.

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Our Mis-sold Pensions Claim Procedure

  • Step 1

    Pre complaint investigation and analysis. No paperwork? Don't Worry! We could still help.

  • Step 2

    Once we've assessed claim prospects, we make a pension complaint to the Ombudsman or FSCS, where appropriate

  • Step 3

    Pension complaint response received. We'll carefully analyse the response and advise you on how to proceed.

  • Step 4

    If appropriate resolution cannot be reached with a live firm, and we disagree with their stance, we will refer the claim to Ombudsman on your instruction.

Why Pay More? How Our Fees Compare.

Allegiant always aligns great value with exceptional service. This winning formula has seen us emerge as one of the UK’s pre-eminent Claims Management Companies in recent years. See why Allegiant is a great choice below. *All information correct as at 28 August 2021.

Company Name
Advertised Fees
Example fee - £10,000 win
Additional Cost Compared to Alllegiant
Source
25% Plus VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£2,500
N/A
https://allegiant.co.ukcompliance/terms-of-engagement/pic/
38% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£3,800
£304
https://www.consumersavingsnetwork.co.uk/investment-claim-terms-conditions/
48% No Win No Fee inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£4,800
£864
https://goodwinbarrett.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-mis-sold-pension
25% Plus VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£2,500
N/A
https://allegiant.co.ukcompliance/terms-of-engagement/pic/
38% inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£3,800
£304
https://www.consumersavingsnetwork.co.uk/investment-claim-terms-conditions/
48% No Win No Fee inclusive of VAT. Cancellation Charges Apply After 14 Day Cooling Off Period.
£4,800
£864
https://goodwinbarrett.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-mis-sold-pension

Our Fees - What You Need To Know

Worked Fee Example

How our fees work in practice:

• Compensation is £1,000, the fee is £250 plus VAT £50. This means the amount payable to us is £300 leaving you with the benefit of £700.
• Compensation is £3,000, the fee is £750 plus VAT £150. This means the amount payable to us is £900 leaving you with the benefit of £2,100.
• Compensation is £10,000, the fee is £2,500 plus VAT £500. This means that the amount payable to us is £3,000 leaving you with the benefit of £7,000.

NB. It is possible that our fee may become payable before you have access to your pension or investment which may result in you having to pay our fee from your own funds.

Cancellation Rights (Pension Claims)

You can cancel for free at any time within 14-days without giving any reason and without incurring any liability. You can communicate your cancellation by telephone, post, email or online.

You can cancel this agreement at any time after the 14-day cancellation period. However, if a complaint submitted by us is successful, the Success Fee will apply in the usual way.

You can cancel by post: Allegiant Finance Services Limited, Freepost RTYU–XUTZ–YKJC, 400 Chadwick House, Warrington Road, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6AE; (b) by email: helpdesk@allegiant-finance.co.uk; (c) by telephone: 0345 544 1563; or (d) online at https://allegiant.co.uklegal/cancellation.

Looking for Claim Representation? Why Allegiant is a Great Choice for Pension Claims Assistance

Human

Our small, dedicated pensions team provide a personal touch

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We’ll treat your claim as strictly confidential. Your personal information is safe with us.

Longstanding

We’ve serviced over 100,000 clients across all service lines since our inception in 2010.

Fair Fees

Our fees compare favourably to competitors. We actively encourage you to shop around.

No Paperwork? Don't Worry!

We could still help if you don’t have all your paperwork or details. Our team are experienced in helping locate paperwork where possible.

Technologically Driven

Our online application system and claim audit surveys enable us to offer an efficient and convenient claims journey.

Claiming for Free Yourself

Good to know: You do not need to use a claims management company to make your complaint to your pension provider or intermediary. If your complaint is not successful you can refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Pension Ombudsman yourself for free if the firm is still trading. For eligible failed firms, you can refer a claim to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for free.