SJP refuses to compensate unwell man mis-sold life policy above ombudsman limit

Client with declining health could have lost £370,000

Hannah Godfrey
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St James’s Place (SJP) has refused to compensate a man in declining health above the legal FOS compensation limit.

According to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), a couple named Mrs and Ms J were sold whole life policies by the advice giant. The pair initially complained the commission on the policies was "hidden and unfair", and their reviewable nature made them unsuitable. SJP offered to refund the premiums on the policies plus interest, which Ms J accepted. Due suffering ongoing health issues, however, Mr J took his complaint to the ombudsman. SJP was ultimately asked to compensate Mr J £150,000 - the maximum amount the FOS can request for complaints referred to it before the limit was incr...

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