FSA warns firms over loan insurance

Released on: September 28, 2007, 2:57 am

Press Release Author: Aisha Kacie

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: The finance industry regulator said that it will take a stern
action against those firms who fails to follow its guidelines over loan insurance.


Press Release Body: London (online-unsecured-loans) September 27, 2007: The
Financial Services Authority threatened strict action against those firms who are
found not treating the customers fairly when selling loan insurance. The regulator
has already taken enforcement action against 10 firms since last September for not
meeting the standards over sales of Payment Protection Insurance policies.

Clive Briault, FSA Managing Director of Retail Markets said: \"While some progress
has been made by the industry, we are extremely disappointed that some firms have
still made little progress in improving their sales practices. We will now
strengthen our action against firms who fail to treat customers fairly when selling
PPI.\"

Many lenders offer PPI to cover the repayment of loans without providing enough
information to the consumers to enable them make an informed decision. PPI helps in
securing repayments for unsecured loans, mortgages, etc. These policies cover your
repayments in the event of injury, unemployment, death, etc.

Around 7 million PPI policies are taken out each year, making it imperative for the
lenders to impart correct knowledge and information to the consumers.

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