Scottish Widows Executive Pension Plan (CAS-124815-S6D7)
Ombudsman’s Determination
Outcome
The complaint is upheld because S Ltd has not presented any legal basis on which it was able to deny the transfer of Ms N’s benefits, nor has it given a reasonable explanation for the delay.
Complaint summary
Ms N has complained that S Ltd unreasonably delayed the transfer of her pension benefits, which were held in an individual policy under the Plan. Ms N said the delay caused her an investment loss and prevented her from drawing from her benefits.
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