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FSCS Failed Firms · FRN 760755

LEBC Group — FSCS Claims & Compensation (FRN 760755)

Full legal name: LEBC Group Ltd trading as The Care Adviser, The Retirement Adviser, Corporate Healthcare Solutions

FailedPensions29 October 2024
Quick Answer

LEBC Group Ltd trading as The Care Adviser, The Retirement Adviser, Corporate Healthcare Solutions (FRN 760755) was failed and declared in default by the FSCS on 29 October 2024. If you were advised by LEBC Group and lost money, you may be able to claim compensation of up to £85,000 from the FSCS. Eligibility depends on your circumstances — a free check takes under a minute.

LEBC Group Ltd trading as The Care Adviser, The Retirement Adviser, Corporate Healthcare Solutions appears on the FSCS failed-firms register. It was failed and declared in default on 29 October 2024, in the Pensions category.

LEBC Group was a national IFA that, among other services, advised some clients to transfer out of defined benefit (final salary) pensions. It stopped giving DB transfer advice in 2019 following an FCA review of its past business, and entered administration in August 2023. The FSCS declared LEBC in default on 29 October 2024 after receiving more than 200 claims, most relating to pension transfer advice (the FSCS has said none related to the British Steel scheme). LEBC also traded as The Care Adviser, The Retirement Adviser and Corporate Healthcare Solutions. If LEBC advised you to transfer a pension and the advice was unsuitable, you may be able to claim.

LEBC Group Ltd trading as The Care Adviser, The Retirement Adviser, Corporate Healthcare Solutions has also been known as, or traded as: The Care Adviser, The Retirement Adviser, Corporate Healthcare Solutions. If you dealt with any of those names, the same claim routes may apply.

What this means for you

If LEBC Group advised you on a pension — for example transferring a workplace, personal or final-salary pension, or moving it into a SIPP — and the advice was unsuitable for you, you may have a claim. Where the firm has failed, eligible losses can be claimed from the FSCS up to £85,000 per person.

Your options

  • FSCS — where LEBC Group has failed, you may claim eligible losses up to £85,000 per person, per firm (the FSCS limit is £85,000 for firms that failed from 1 April 2019, £50,000 for 2010–2019 and £48,000 before that). You can claim free at fscs.org.uk without using a solicitor.
  • A representative — specialist firms can gather the evidence and handle the claim for you, typically on a No Win, No Fee basis.
  • Check your time limit — deadlines vary by route. See our guide to time limits for mis-selling claims, and how compensation is calculated.

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FAQ

Is LEBC Group Ltd trading as The Care Adviser, The Retirement Adviser, Corporate Healthcare Solutions still trading?

LEBC Group Ltd trading as The Care Adviser, The Retirement Adviser, Corporate Healthcare Solutions (FRN 760755) appears on the FSCS failed-firms register and was failed and declared in default on 29 October 2024. You should always check the current position on the FCA Register and the FSCS website.

How do I claim against LEBC Group?

You can claim directly and free of charge through the FSCS at fscs.org.uk, or instruct a representative to handle it for you. Either way, a free initial check can confirm whether you may be eligible.

How much could I claim for LEBC Group?

Where eligible, the FSCS pays up to £85,000 per person for LEBC Group. The actual amount depends on your assessed loss and your individual circumstances.

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This page is for information only and is not affiliated with the FSCS. You can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service or claim from the FSCS for free without using a solicitor. Compensation depends on your individual circumstances. This website does not constitute legal advice.

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