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Signet Group Pension Scheme (PO–7345)

Complainant: Mr R
Complaint Topic: Death benefits
Ref: PO--7345
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: Trustees of the Scheme
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Ombudsman’s Determination and reasons

I do not uphold Mrs R’s complaint and no further action is required by the Trustees.

My reasons for reaching this view are explained in more detail below.

Complaint summary

Mrs R complained that the trustees have declined to pay her a spouse’s pension from the Scheme, following the death of her husband.

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