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Theresa M

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2016

19 Sept 2025, 10:12

No sympathy - shockingly bad service!

After paying a monthly premium to Clientele Life for years by my father-in-law, we put in a claim at the beginning of August when my mother-in-law passed away. On my first call to them, and a few e-mails later, no one there advised me that this policy is no longer valid although my father-in-law is still paying a monthly premium. We've been battling ever since to get any decent feedback directly from them. Only receiving feedback from the Dr. who assisted us with the forms required for the claim from Clientele to be processed. Only to be told by the Dr.'s rooms, that Clientele advised them that the claim has not been approved - no longer valid (but he is still paying a monthly premium?), and that we now we have to pay the Dr this fee because he completed the document. Unnecessary to say that my father-in-law live on a very small pension, and can not afford any additional expenses, and neither do we! I am shocked and deeply saddened by the treatment received from this company. Off course we tried to follow up with them ever since we received the feedback from the Dr., but still not a word from Clientele. I will not recommend any one to get a policy from this company as their service is truly shocking in a time that you really need that extra support.

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Replies (2)
Clientele Life
Clientele Life's reply19 Sept 2025, 10:36
Official
Dear Theresa M, 

We confirm receipt of the concerns raised and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Your query has been escalated to the relevant department for investigation, and we will be in contact to assist. 

Yours sincerely,

Market Conduct 
Clientele Life
Clientele Life's reply23 Sept 2025, 09:57
Official
Dear Theresa M,  
 
Thank you for raising your concerns and bringing this matter to our attention. At the outset we would like to apologise for any delays you might have experienced in the assessment of your claim. This is not the level of service we aim to provide our clients and we assure you of our best intentions.
 
 We confirm that our Life Claims Assessor (Silindile Mthethwa) has tried to reach you telephonically about this claim on the contact number provided but to no avail.  Claim is pending the following documents required for assessment of the claim: ·         Letter of Executorship·         Estate Late Banking details
 Should you require any further assistance in this regard please feel free to contact us again.
 
 Kind Regards
 Claims Department