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Thato T

1 reviews | Active since May 2025

31 May 2025, 10:11

Unacceptable Delays and Contradictory Communication Regarding My Claim

I am extremely dissatisfied and frustrated with the manner in which my claim has been handled by Alexander Forbes. The continuous delays, conflicting information, and lack of accountability are not only unprofessional but also completely unacceptable.

On Friday, 24 May, around 16:00, I was informed by Xolane that my claim would be paid by today, Friday, 30 May. However, on Wednesday, I was told by another consultant, Thando, that the claim was being rejected due to a missing attachment—despite the fact that no document was missing. Later the same day, Immaculate assured me that all documents had been received and that everything was in order.

To my surprise and dismay, yesterday (30 May), I was contacted by Keitumetsi, who stated that payment could not be made due to a “tax cancellation” issue—yet another conflicting explanation and unjustifiable delay.

This ongoing inconsistency and poor communication point to serious internal inefficiencies and a complete lack of coordination within Alexander Forbes. I am deeply disappointed in how my claim has been handled. The repeated delays, shifting explanations, and unkept promises have caused significant inconvenience and financial strain.

I no longer accept apologies or empty assurances. I demand the following: 1. That my claim be processed and paid by close of business Monday, 02 June 2. A clear, written explanation outlining the reasons behind the delays and conflicting information. 3. A formal apology from a senior representative acknowledging the poor service I have received.

If this matter is not resolved today, I will escalate the issue to the relevant regulatory authorities.

I expect immediate feedback and action. Enough is enough.

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Alexander Forbes Financial Services
Alexander Forbes Financial Services's reply02 Jun 2025, 08:45
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Dear Thato,
 
At Alexander Forbes, our clients are important to us and I am sorry to learn that you’re dissatisfied with our service. Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention.  
 
We hereby acknowledge receipt of your complaint and apologies for the inconvenience caused. 
 
We will investigate your query and provide feedback with the contact details provided.   
  
Kind Regards 
Customer Insights and Escalations 

 
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Thato T's update02 Jun 2025, 13:14
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I am extremely disappointed to learn that I am now expected to wait an additional 14 working days for tax cancellation—especially considering that this delay was caused by an internal administrative error on your side, and not through any fault of my own.

It is completely unacceptable that I must endure further delays and repeated waiting periods for a process that should have been handled correctly from the outset. I strongly believe that I should not be penalized for inefficiencies within your systems.

I would like to reiterate that I do not accept this further delay and am requesting that my payment be released immediately. Furthermore, I kindly ask that your response is not an automated or templated message. I expect a clear and direct resolution from someone who understands the urgency of this matter.

Given this experience, I would unfortunately not recommend Alexander Forbes to anyone.


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