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Kim H

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2013

31 Aug 2026, 08:25

Worst

Dear Complaints Department, I am lodging a formal complaint regarding the handling of my insurance premiums and the debit orders processed against my bank accounts. I am extremely concerned and frustrated by what has happened. Three separate debit orders were taken from two different bank accounts, yet I have now received a notification stating that there was a short payment and that I do not have cover. I need a full explanation as to why this has happened. If these debit orders were intended to cover the new month's premium, then why were they processed earlier than the expected premium collection date? I need you to confirm exactly which month and which premium each of the three debit orders was allocated to. Please provide me with a complete breakdown showing: The date and amount of each debit order that was processed. Which bank account each debit order was taken from. Which policy/premium period each payment was allocated to. Whether any of the payments were allocated towards arrears or a previous month's premium. The amount you claim is still outstanding and why. The date on which you say my cover was affected or cancelled. The exact reason I received a short-payment notification despite multiple debit orders being successfully deducted. Confirmation of whether my policy is currently active and whether I have full cover. I also want you to explain why payments were taken from two different bank accounts if there was still supposedly an outstanding amount. If the debit orders were collected earlier than the agreed premium collection date, I would like an explanation of why this occurred and how the payments were allocated. I do not believe it is reasonable for me to be told that I have no cover when money has been deducted from my accounts on multiple occasions without a clear explanation of how those payments were app****. Please treat this as a formal complaint and not merely a general policy query. I require a written response and a full reconciliation of my account. I also request that my cover status be reviewed urgently, and that you confirm in writing that my policy will not be prejudiced while this payment dispute is being investigated, particularly if the short payment resulted from an error in the processing or allocation of the debit orders. If you maintain that I do not have cover, please provide the contractual and payment records supporting that decision, including the dates and amounts of all attempted and successful collections. I expect this matter to be investigated properly and escalated to the appropriate complaints department if it cannot be resolved immediately.

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Replies (10)
Auto & General
Auto & General's reply31 Aug 2026, 08:49
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Hi Kim,

Thank you for your email and for bringing your concerns to our attention. We acknowledge receipt of your formal complaint and sincerely apologise for the frustration and concern this matter has caused.
We understand the seriousness of your complaint, particularly given the multiple debit order collections reflected on your bank accounts and the subsequent notification regarding a short payment and cover status. We appreciate the detailed information you have provided and can confirm that your complaint has been formally logged for investigation.
We appreciate your patience while we conduct a thorough review of the matter and will provide feedback as soon as the investigation has been completed.

Kind Regards,The Auto & General Team
KH
Kim H's update31 Aug 2026, 09:09
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I would urgently request a call before 10am as I be in meetings whole day
KH
Kim H's update31 Aug 2026, 19:32
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Good day can you please send me a email address because I initially requested that the cars cover be started on the 1 September.
KH
Kim H's update31 Aug 2026, 19:33
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also what is Sasria?
KH
Kim H's update31 Aug 2026, 19:41
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Dear [Consultant’s Name],I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the start date of my car insurance and household cover, as well as the issue I have experienced with my policy and account.When we arranged the policy, my understanding was that the cover for my cars would start on 1 September. I previously had car insurance with Budget, so there was no reason for my new car cover to start on 20 August.However, I have noticed that the policy was started on 20 August. I would like to understand why this happened when the agreed start date was 1 September.I am also concerned because there appear to be two accounts/policies, and there was an issue with the second deduction. This is why I had to contact you again on 20 August. I would like a clear explanation as to why there are two accounts and what happened with the deductions.Could you please investigate and clarify the following:
  • Why was my car and household cover started on 20 August instead of the agreed date of 1 September?
  • Why are there two accounts/policies showing on my records?
  • What was the problem with the second deduction that resulted in me having to call again on 20 August?
  • Has anything been duplicated or incorrectly processed on my policy?
  • What is the current status of my policy?
  • Has starting the cover earlier than agreed affected my premium or any other terms of my policy?
  • Can you please confirm exactly what cover I currently have and the correct commencement date?
I am very concerned about the way this has been handled, as I want to make sure that I am not being charged incorrectly or paying twice for the same cover.Please treat this as a formal complaint and investigate the matter fully. I would appreciate a written explanation of what happened and confirmation of what will be done to correct any errors.I look forward to your urgent response.
KH
Kim H's update01 Sept 2026, 09:51
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good day can you advise by when someone will contact me
KH
Kim H's update01 Sept 2026, 10:03
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note my email address

kimh22sanlaminvestments.com
KH
Kim H's update01 Sept 2026, 20:13
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Good day still no response
KH
Kim H's update02 Sept 2026, 09:31
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Hi by when can i expect a response
Auto & General
Auto & General's reply02 Sept 2026, 09:38
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Good day Kim,

We have reminded our team to call you urgently.

Kind regards, 
The Auto & General team