Plevin PPI Claims

If you were mis-sold PPI and there were hidden commissions involved you may be entitled to compensation, even with the PPI deadline passing. Find out about Plevin and see if we can help you.

Banks and lenders across the UK were left feeling relieved after the PPI deadline of August 29^th 2019, as they looked to put the PPI mis-selling scandal behind them. However, many UK residents are now finding themselves receiving compensation with Plevin PPI cases. What is Plevin, how might it affect you, and are you able to still claim compensation?

Claim Point explains all you need to know below. If you believe you may have a Plevin case, our team can guide you through your next steps.

What is a Plevin PPI Claim?

A Plevin PPI claim focusses on a Supreme Court case ruling from 12^th November 2014, and is centred around hidden commission. Mrs Susan Plevin was sold a PPI policy to cover her secured loan from Paragon Personal Finance Ltd. Through careful reading of the small print, Mrs Levin discovered that an incredible 71.8% of the PPI premiums she had paid under the policy were in actual fact a hidden commission to the lender. Plevin and her legal team put to the court that this was unfair.

The Supreme Court agreed, and stated that the sale of the PPI policy was unfair due to:

• Non-disclosure of the commission payment; and
• The percentage of the PPI premium that was paid as commission.

This case then set precedent for future cases. The FCA has since ruled that if anyone else wishes to bring a PPI claim about the high levels of hidden commission within PPI premiums, they could do so.

Are Plevin cases different to mis-sold PPI case?

Yes, there a few differences to the two claims. Both are made in relation to the sale of PPI premiums, but a Plevin case does not consider whether the PPI policy was mis-sold. Instead, this type of case focusses on the secret commission that was paid during the sale, that lenders failed to disclose. This hidden commission could be paid to brokers who brough customers to banks.

This distinction actually means that even if it was deemed you were not mis-sold PPI, you may still be eligible to claim compensation. If you have had a PPI claim rejected, you might still be affected by Plevin.

When might have a Plevin PPI mis-selling occurred?

Hidden PPI commissions will have occurred when an agent, introducer, or finance broker sold you a PPI agreement from a bank or lender. If the agent or broker received a fee or commission for bringing you to the bank, and the bank did not inform you of this, that is a hidden, secret, or undisclosed commission. The lender or bank must inform you of ALL of the fees within the PPI transaction.

A general statement that “a commission may be paid in certain circumstances” is not adequate enough either. They must inform you at the point of sale how must the commission was. If they fail to do so it is a form of fraud. Both the bank and the finance broker may be liable for potential claims.

Can I still claim after the PPI Deadline?

Yes. Because the two types of claims are completely different, the 2019 PPI deadline does not apply to Plevin cases. In fact, there is no deadline at all. This is down to the fact that the claim itself is centred around a different area of law – The Consumer Credit Act 1974.

Am I eligible to claim Plevin PPI?

If the below applies to you, you may be eligible to claim:

• Your PPI policy was sold before 6 April 2007 and open after 6 April 2008; or
• Your PPI policy was sold after 6 April 2007 (whether or not it was still open after 6 April 2008);
• You have not previously complained about Mis-sold PPI;
• You have had a PPI Claim rejected; or
• You had a refund for the “Plevin only” part of your PPI (also known as a “tipping point offer”)

The Plevin ruling means that if more than 50% of your PPI’s cost went to hidden commission to the lender, or the lender and the broker combined, and it was not sufficiently explained to you, you are due compensation.

This means if you were sold PPI, it is more than likely you have a claim, as an average of 67% of what customers paid for PPI premiums was attributed to commissions from insurers. Banks invariably failed to mention the commission.

Because Plevin also applies to those who have been turned down historic PPI claims, there could be an additional 1.2 million individuals affected. If you were turned down prior to the August 2019 deadline, you may have been mis-sold through secret, undisclosed commission.

How much can I claim for Plevin PPI cases?

If you purchased PPI and the commission was above 50% of the cost and you weren’t informed, you are entitled to the difference back in the compensation. For example, typically, a £10,000 loan over five years would see £500 compensation for a Plevin PPI case.

The FCA has also advised there will be a historic interest rate plus 8% to consider when doing calculations.

Our team are well versed in working out compensation for mis-sold financial product claims like these, and can guide you through how much you may be eligible for should you have a claim.

How can I start my claim?

Claim Point make starting your Plevin PPI hidden commission claim easy. We have a team of experts who are on hand to talk you through the process. There is no obligation to use our service after we have performed our initial checks, and none of the checks will affect your credit score.

If you are one of the thousands in the UK that might have been affected by the undisclosed PPI commission scandal, contact one of the Claim Point team today and we will be in touch to talk you through the next steps.

There are no up front costs, and any payments to us will simply be deducted from your compensation award should your claim be successful.

How can Claim Point help?

Have you been a victim of hidden PPI commission mis-selling? If you were subject to secret fees from your PPI broker and/or bank, you may be entitled to compensation. Claim Point can guide you through any potential claim, and we work on a No Win, No Fee basis, so there is no risk to you.

Our legal team come from a financial services and compliance background. We have experience of bringing successful claims against those who mis-sell financial products. We are regulated and authorised by the Solicitors Regulation.