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Esther B

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2013

13 May 2023, 13:11

Customer service is delayed. The use of brokers is a drawback

I wanted to add a 2nd car since Tuesday 9th May and until today no real help. It is a weekend and we cant drive an un-insured car, but no one cares and no response to emails. Their use of brokers is a disadvantage, I already changed brokers but now the new broker has only one agent. One goes up and down when there is an issue. we rely on a broker and nothing else, no App, no contact with the insurer.

Also I was moved from 0 to R1500 excess for all risk, in less than 3 months, just because we claimed for cellphones! IUM is cheaper but I guess that translates to cheap service.

So I have moved the 2nd car, contents and all cellphones to Autogen, my previous home, which is seamless and it is easy to access anyone via the App or by phone.

I left the 1st car with IUM because they really gave me a good rate as a senior citizen but I don't have peace of mind because what will happen should I need to claim for an accident one day?! The reviews on here are mostly bad.

I must add though that my claim for windscreen was handled quick and with no fuss; a claim for potholes was also handled well. So I hope some hope....

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Replies (2)
Alpha
Alpha's reply15 May 2023, 08:56
Official
Dear Esther, we trust that you are well and that you had a lovely weekend. In regard to your complaint, kindly be advised that IUM (Pty) Ltd acts independently from all brokers and the broker is, in effect, acting as an agent on your behalf. All complaints with regards to brokers and their conduct should be addressed directly with the broker and not with IUM (Pty) Ltd as IUM (Pty) Ltd does not regulate the brokers. Further, and in response to your other complaints pertaining to the excess, please submit a response to *** with your policy number in order for your offices to investigate the matter and provide you with a response. IUM (Pty) Ltd prides itself on customer service. Thank you and have a great day.
EB
Esther B's update15 May 2023, 14:04
Reviewer Update
I have now moved all my cars to Autogen. One needs peace of mind with such cover and I did not experience that with IUM - not accessible, not responsive and no touch with clients. No one do negotiate premiums with.
Autogen has spoken to me and gave me a competitive premium and peace of mind. I have the App at tip of my finger.
Bad reviews on here for IUM make one more scared. IUM seemed cheap but service is poor.