Arthur Temlett trading as Abacus Insurance Consultants
Under investigation 21 February 2025
FRN: 118204
You might be eligible for compensation
Arthur Temlett is a sole trader who was first authorised on 29 April 1988 and has been operating in the Dumfries area.
Arthur Temlett provided insurance broking services and sold motor and home insurance products from a range of insurers. FSCS has been made aware there are also customers who purchased investments via Arthur Temlett.
On 21 January 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) placed restrictions on Arthur Temlett in response to allegations that insurance premiums were not being passed on to insurers.
Customers can refer to information published by the FCA on its website.
Customers who believe they have paid for an investment or insurance policy which does not exist, and have not yet been contacted by Police Scotland, should contact Police Scotland by dialling 101 and quoting crime reference number CR/0470100/24.
Latest updates
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21 Feb, 2025
FSCS is now open to claims.
If you believe you have an FSCS protected claim for Arthur Temlett, you can now submit that to us, using our online claim service.
FSCS is aware Police Scotland are in contact with Arthur Temlett's customers. We will be providing Police Scotland with information to enable them to inform members of the public about FSCS and our claims process. Customers can also contact us directly on 0800 678 1100.
FSCS is currently working with the FCA and Police Scotland to gather relevant information.
We will be investigating Arthur Temlett to determine whether claims meet the qualifying conditions for FSCS to pay compensation, and this may take some time. This means we have not yet established whether or not we will be able to pay compensation.
The latest news regarding our work on Arthur Temlett will appear on this page. We will update this page as our investigation progresses. Customers should subscribe to this page to receive the latest updates directly by email.
It’s free to make a claim with FSCS and you don’t need to use a representative or a solicitor. If you claim directly with us, you will receive 100% of any compensation.
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