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Planning a holiday? Look before you book… 

News

Each year people contact us when they’ve had trouble on holiday – and haven’t had the help from their travel insurer that they expected.

Published 31/01/2018    Last updated 27/01/2021

Ombudsman publishes latest complaints data on individual financial businesses 

News

The Financial Ombudsman Service has published its latest six-monthly complaints data on individual business and groups today.

Published 27/03/2018    Last updated 27/01/2021

Retired couple sold lifetime mortgage when there were cheaper ways to increase income 

Decisions and case studies / Case studies

Robert and Sarah agreed to out a lifetime mortgage of £100,000 on the advice of a financial adviser. When Sarah wanted to sell the house, she felt they should never have been sold a lifetime mortgage.

Mortgage Advice Mortgages

Published 11/03/2019    Last updated 11/07/2025

We’re consulting on our future funding model 

News

This consultation is the latest step in the conversations we’ve been having about our plans for a future when PPI doesn’t dominate our caseload.

Published 02/07/2019    Last updated 27/01/2021

Consumer not ‘reasonably aware’ of leak or damage to prevent floor collapse 

Decisions and case studies / Case studies

When Gary's washing machine leaked, it damaged his kitchen to the point where the floor collapsed. He got in touch with us when his insurer only agreed with part of his claim.

Buildings insurance

Published 14/03/2019    Last updated 11/07/2025

Slow leak damage not covered under all risks policy 

Decisions and case studies / Case studies

Sandy put in a complaint with us when her insurer rejected her claim for damage to her lounge ceiling from water damage.

Insurance Buildings insurance

Published 14/03/2019    Last updated 11/07/2025

Information for professional representatives 

For consumers / How to complain

Our guidance for professional representatives outlines the support we offer when you refer a complaint to us.

Published 02/07/2024    Last updated 08/04/2025

Insurer doesn’t look beyond valuation guide prices to value a classic motorbike 

Decisions and case studies / Case studies

Theresa came to us after her motorbike had been stolen as she felt her insurer weren't offering enough.

Motor Insurance

Published 19/03/2019    Last updated 11/07/2025

Can small businesses use the Financial Ombudsman? 

Data and insight / Our insight

You may be aware that the Financial Ombudsman Service resolves disputes between individual consumers and financial businesses. But did you know we can also consider complaints from small businesses and other small organisations?

Jurisdiction SME ...

Published 22/01/2024    Last updated 22/01/2024

We've published our latest quarterly data 

News

Today we've published data showing the number of complaints we received between April and June 2019. 

Published 21/08/2019    Last updated 27/01/2021

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