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THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is an independent non-governmental body that regulates the financial services industry in the UK.

You should search the register to ensure a firm is regulated and approved by the FSA before you hand over any money. Authorised firms are unlikely to contact you if you are not an existing customer. If you are contacted by a firm out of the blue make sure you ask for their contact details and then check the register.

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FIND A BROKER

An independent insurance broker can provide you with personal insurance advice. To find a broker near you click here.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association can also guide you towards a local broker over the telephone, call 0870 950 1790.

Insurance allows you to safeguard yourself and your belongings against an unexpected event. In the event of a loss, insurance pays out an agreed amount or an amount to cover the damage. More ...

BUYING INSURANCE

The majority of insurance is not compulsory so it is usually entirely up to you whether you need additional cover. Before you buy insurance it is important to make sure you understand your current situation and ask yourself a series of questions about whether you need cover. More ...

CHOOSING INSURANCE

A cheap insurance policy may not provide all of the cover that you need. It is important to check the "exclusions" in a policy to make sure nothing has been left out that you require. More ...

CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTS

You always have a right to claim on your insurance, and a right to complain if your insurance claim is rejected. If you need to make a claim on your insurance it is important to first check that your policy actually covers the damage or loss. More ...