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The following legal information is only applicable to policies taken out with Nationwide Building Society. If your policy was taken out with Portman Building Society please refer to the legal information in your policy booklet.

MPPI : important information

The Insurer

Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance is provided on behalf of Nationwide by Aviva Insurance Limited, registered in Scotland no. 2116. Registered office: Aviva Insurance Limited, Pitheavils, Perth, Scotland, PH2 0NH.

Aviva Insurance Limited, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

If you're not happy

First class service is what you expect from Nationwide, and what we aim to provide.

If you feel our service falls short of this, please:

Further details can be found in our leaflet "A complaint - how we put it right".

If we cannot settle a complaint to your satisfaction through our internal complaints procedure, you may refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Referral to the FOS does not affect your right to take legal action against the Insurer or Nationwide.

We are members of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). You may be entitled to compensation from this scheme if we cannot meet our obligations, depending on the type of insurance and the circumstances of your claim.

Further information about the scheme is available from the FSCS website www.fscs.org.uk, or write to Financial Services Compensation Scheme, 7th floor Lloyds Chambers, Portsoken Street, London, E1 8BN.

General information

Unless otherwise agreed, the law for the part of the UK where you live will apply and documentation in relation to this policy will be in English.

Nationwide will not provide you with any advice or recommendation as to the suitability of the insurance products on this website, so that you can make your own informed decision.

Always give us accurate information

It is essential you give us accurate information and tell us about anything that might affect your application. If you don't, we may not be able to pay any claims you make.

Stay covered when you switch

If you have existing cover and want to switch to us, make sure that your new Nationwide policy starts as soon as your old one ends.

Regularly review your insurance needs

Your circumstances may change over time. Remember to regularly review your insurance needs and tell us of any changes you want to make.

Make sure you understand what you're getting

Please ensure that this policy is right for you and that you understand what is and is not covered. If you make a claim that is not covered or is excluded by your insurance, we won't be able to pay your claim or refund your premiums. So if there's anything you don't fully understand, please ask us to explain it to you before you go ahead. That's what we're here for.

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