Yet another odious industry that trades on the misery of others, just like the 'blame-claim' cowboys and those offering to miraculously clear your debts. If you have been mis-sold PPI, there is absolutely no need to go to one of these 'specialist' companies; just go direct to your bank or loan provider and ask them how to claim your money back, my bank, Lloyds, contacted me before I'd even thought of it. Or have a shufti at Martin Lewis' advice on moneysavingexpert.com. Don't pay commission that you do not have to.. Seems to be that these are the only types of business actually growing at the moment