Scores reflect the Overall AI Score for each category
Based on recent customer reviews, Clientele Life presents a sharply divided customer experience. Claimants and callers who reach a named consultant consistently describe warm, fast, competent service, with funeral claims often settled within 24 to 48 hours. In contrast, a strong and recurring theme is anger over unauthorised debit orders, mis-sold Perks and Royalty products, ignored cancellation requests and refusals to refund.
Top Strengths:
- •Agent Quality & Customer Care: Agent Quality & Customer Care (4.3) is the clear high point. Customers repeatedly name consultants such as Mahlodi Masopoga, Busisiwe Ncube, Kabelo More, Leon Phahle and Papama, praising their patience, product knowledge and willingness to explain until the customer understands.
Replied to 100% of negative reviews
Reply time on negative reviews: 2h 12m
TrustIndex
8.5
Ranking
#10
in Life Insurance
Reply Time
1h 44m
NPS Score
-10
Recommended: Unlikely
Replied to 100% of negative reviews
Reply time on negative reviews: 2h 12m
Nov '25 - Oct '26
Frequently Asked Questions About Clientele Life
What do customers say about Clientele Life?
Based on recent customer reviews, Clientele Life presents a sharply divided customer experience. Claimants and callers who reach a named consultant consistently describe warm, fast, competent service, with funeral claims often settled within 24 to 48 hours. In contrast, a strong and recurring theme is anger over unauthorised debit orders, mis-sold Perks and Royalty products, ignored cancellation requests and refusals to refund.
What is Clientele Life's biggest strength?
Clientele Life's biggest strength, according to Hellopeter's AI analysis, is Agent Quality & Customer Care. Agent Quality & Customer Care (4.3) is the clear high point. Customers repeatedly name consultants such as Mahlodi Masopoga, Busisiwe Ncube, Kabelo More, Leon Phahle and Papama, praising their patience, product knowledge and willingness to explain until the customer understands.
What are the most common complaints about Clientele Life?
The most common complaint about Clientele Life, based on Hellopeter's AI analysis of recent customer reviews, is Pricing, Premiums & Transparency. Pricing, Premiums & Transparency (1.4) is the most damaging area. Customers describe mall and street agents promising free vouchers or groceries, then discovering DebiCheck mandates they cannot reverse, deductions from SASSA grants, and blanket refusals to refund.
How does Clientele Life compare to other Life Insurance companies?
Clientele Life scores 2.6 out of 5 on Hellopeter's AI analysis of service quality in Life Insurance, compared to the Life Insurance industry average of 3.1. Their strongest theme is Claims & Payout (4.3); their weakest is Sales Practices (1.5). The top AI-rated Life Insurance business on Hellopeter is Future Green Dot (4.4). How is the AI Score calculated? →
Is Clientele Life trustworthy?
Clientele Life has a TrustIndex of 8.5 out of 10 on Hellopeter, based on 3,044 reviews in the last 12 months. They reply to 100% of negative reviews, typically within 2 hours 12 min. Hellopeter has tracked Clientele Life across 8,211 total reviews. How is the TrustIndex calculated? →
Recent reviews (3,044)
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Share Your Experience1 reviews | Active since Oct 2026
I was assisted by Silindile Mthethwa with claim no ***, she was very helpful throughout the...
I was assisted by Silindile Mthethwa with claim no ***, she was very helpful throughout the entire claim. Will recommend your Clientele services to everyone keep it up.
1 reviews | Active since Oct 2026
I was assisted by Silindile Mthethwa with claim no ***, she was very helpful throughout the...
I was assisted by Silindile Mthethwa with claim no ***, she was very helpful throughout the entire claim. Will recommend your Clientele services to everyone keep it up.
1 reviews | Active since Aug 2010
Katlego Sitonga
Shihlamirso ***, the service provider was nice and helped through me process and understanding without leaving me without any questions.
1 reviews | Active since Aug 2010
Katlego Sitonga
Shihlamirso ***, the service provider was nice and helped through me process and understanding without leaving me without any questions.
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2024
Nknonkululeko *** Service was exellent Very satisfy with the help I got Thankyou
Nknonkululeko *** Service was exellent Very satisfy with the help I got Thankyou
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2024
Nknonkululeko *** Service was exellent Very satisfy with the help I got Thankyou
Nknonkululeko *** Service was exellent Very satisfy with the help I got Thankyou
1 reviews | Active since Oct 2026
Miss
I was assisted by Nonkululeko Tsewana, Policy number ***. She was clear and explained everything thoroughly . Best services
1 reviews | Active since Oct 2026
Miss
I was assisted by Nonkululeko Tsewana, Policy number ***. She was clear and explained everything thoroughly . Best services
1 reviews | Active since Oct 2026
I received the best service ever and I got what I wanted
I received the best service ever and I got what I wanted
1 reviews | Active since Oct 2026
I received the best service ever and I got what I wanted
I received the best service ever and I got what I wanted
1 reviews | Active since Jun 2026
BAD EXPERIENCE RETURN M MONEY
Dear Clientele I received your response and an email was sent to complaints My question was i want my money refunded to my account the debi check i never authorized and i never agreed to the policy your agent lien to me i have my messages and voice noted that we communicated and i was assured no money will be deducted I will receive a call to confirm if i want the policy or not. so lets be frank your agents need training and also i spoke to like 5 people who this happened to aswel that your agents in the malls are not honest with the customers and money was also deducted from their accounts go denlyn mall in mamelodi yu will see no wants to speak your agents because of what they are doing its going around via word of month what you as a company and your agents is doing to people As I said in my emails and on hello peter its my Childs bread and milk money money you took from my account i had to go borrow money and now i must pay back with interest and i feel its fair i get compensated because of my stress and my emotional state. It may be a little money to you but to me its alot KINDLY RETURN MY MONEY TO MY ACCOUNT AS THIS IS NOT FAIR AND PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW
1 reviews | Active since Jun 2026
BAD EXPERIENCE RETURN M MONEY
Dear Clientele I received your response and an email was sent to complaints My question was i want my money refunded to my account the debi check i never authorized and i never agreed to the policy your agent lien to me i have my messages and voice noted that we communicated and i was assured no money will be deducted I will receive a call to confirm if i want the policy or not. so lets be frank your agents need training and also i spoke to like 5 people who this happened to aswel that your agents in the malls are not honest with the customers and money was also deducted from their accounts go denlyn mall in mamelodi yu will see no wants to speak your agents because of what they are doing its going around via word of month what you as a company and your agents is doing to people As I said in my emails and on hello peter its my Childs bread and milk money money you took from my account i had to go borrow money and now i must pay back with interest and i feel its fair i get compensated because of my stress and my emotional state. It may be a little money to you but to me its alot KINDLY RETURN MY MONEY TO MY ACCOUNT AS THIS IS NOT FAIR AND PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW