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Sagaren S

1 reviews | Active since May 2022

06 Jul 2023, 08:28

Appalling Service and False Promises: Clientele's Disastrous Insurance Experience

I am writing this review to express my profound disappointment and frustration with Clientele, a supposedly reputable insurance service provider. What started as a hopeful and promising engagement turned into a nightmarish experience, filled with false promises, inadequate coverage, and a shocking lack of response to my cancellation request.

In late June 2023, I decided to take out a policy with Clientele. I made it a point to seek clarification from two of their consultants, one of them being Sabelo Tshabalala. I explicitly asked about a particular product, emphasizing the need for coverage in that specific area. To my dismay, I was assured on both occasions that I would indeed be covered. Little did I know that these assurances were merely empty words to lure me into their trap.

Upon receiving the policy documents and meticulously going through the terms and conditions, I discovered that my specific request was not covered at all. It was a shocking revelation that left me dumbfounded. Realizing the gravity of the situation, I immediately contacted Clientele to request cancellation or at the very least, confirmation of the coverage I was promised. What followed was an agonizing 13-day period of complete silence and neglect, despite my desperate attempts to reach out to them through three reminder emails. What was shocking was that Clientele effected a deduction of R310 from my bank account which I had to dispute with my Bank and get reversed.

Clientele's utter disregard for their customers is nothing short of appalling. Their failure to respond to my cancellation request, let alone address my concerns or rectify the situation, demonstrates a complete lack of professionalism and respect for their clients. This level of negligence is not only infuriating but also indicative of a Company that prioritizes profits over customer satisfaction.

I find it deeply troubling that a Company of Clientele's stature, with its nationwide reach and extensive advertising campaigns, could be so inept at fulfilling the basic responsibilities of a service provider. The fact that they can invest so much effort into marketing their services but fail to deliver on their promises is both disheartening and unconscionable.

I implore anyone considering insurance services to think twice before entrusting their hard-earned money and valuable assets to Clientele. Based on my firsthand experience, they have proven themselves to be an unreliable and ************* company. Their false promises, lack of transparency, and abysmal customer service have left me feeling deceived and utterly let down.

In conclusion, I cannot emphasize enough the disappointment I feel towards Clientele. Their failure to react to my cancellation request, coupled with their blatant misrepresentation of coverage, is a testament to their paltry and poor service. I urge potential customers to seek alternative insurance providers who value integrity, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Clientele has certainly lost my trust, and I hope this review serves as a warning to others who may be considering their services.

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Replies (2)
Clientele Legal
Clientele Legal's reply17 Jul 2023, 09:03
Official
Dear Sagaren C,

We confirm receipt of the concerns raised and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
  
Your complaint has been escalated to the relevant department for investigation and we will be in contact to assist.
    
Yours sincerely, 

Lindiwe Mabizela 
Clientele Legal 
Clientele Legal
Clientele Legal's reply17 Jul 2023, 14:24
Official
Dear Sagaren C
 
Thank you for raising your concerns and affording us the opportunity to resolve them. 
 
We confirm that we made contact with you to provide feedback and the way forward regarding the concerns raised. We can assure you that this is not the level of service we aim to deliver and apologize for the delay caused in processing your cancellation request. 

As telephonically discussed, feedback regarding the sale of your policy will be provided to you shortly and the escalation process was explained respectively. 
 
Furthermore, we would like to thank you for the feedback given to us, we highly appreciate it and assure you that it has been escalated to the relevant management team. 
 
We, however, understand your frustration and apologize for any inconvenience caused. 
 
We trust you find this in order, however, should you require any further assistance please feel free to contact us directly. 
 
Yours sincerely, 
 
Judith Mboweni 
Service Support Specialist 
Clientele Life