AZ
Ashley Z

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2022

19 Oct 2025, 10:48

Unhappy Service

Dear DailDirect Claims Department,

My name is Ashley Van Zyl, and I am writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment regarding my recent experience with your claims process.

On 24 September 2025, I accidentally broke my television and contacted DailDirect to lodge a claim on 25 September 2025. I initially spoke to Ms. Pearl Leonard, and shortly thereafter, a representative came to my premises to inspect the damage, take photographs, and collect the television.

I submitted all the required documentation and photographic evidence promptly. However, on 17 October 2025, I received an email from Ms. Leonard claiming that the photos were taken on 01 September, which is incorrect. I clearly explained that the incident occurred on 24 September, and I provided proof to substantiate this.

Despite fulfilling all requirements and cooperating fully, I am now left feeling as though your company is actively searching for loopholes to avoid honouring my claim. It is incredibly disappointing that while you were quick to sign me up and take my premium, your service has been severely lacking when it matters most.

This has been the worst insurance experience I have had to date, and I would not recommend DailDirect to anyone based on this ordeal. I sincerely hope you will reconsider your handling of this claim and resolve the matter fairly and promptly.

Sincerely, Ashley Van Zyl

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Dialdirect
Dialdirect's reply19 Oct 2025, 10:51
Official
Hi Ashley, 

We acknowledge the receipt of your complaint. We truly apologize for the service and the experience. 

This matter will be escalated to the relevant department to assist. 

Kind Regards,
The Dial Direct Team
AZ
Ashley Z's update20 Oct 2025, 17:23
Reviewer Update
Hi DialDirect, I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the service I’ve received regarding my recent claim. I feel completely misled by the promises made when I took out my policy — assurances of a smooth and hassle-free claims process have turned out to be entirely false. I am now approaching a full month without any resolution. Pearl contacted me on 25 October to inform me that my television would be collected, and since then, I have received no meaningful feedback or updates. Today, Pearl called again only to tell me she is still waiting on management to make a decision on my claim. This is unacceptable. My television has been taken, and I have no guarantee it’s being treated properly or that its parts haven’t been tampered with. Meanwhile, I’m left without the item I insured, with no resolution or communication. I made it clear to Pearl that I’m extremely unhappy with the way I’m being treated. It feels like I’m being handled as a suspect rather than a valued client. I will be advising others to avoid DialDirect due to this shocking experience. It is by far the worst insurance service I have encountered. I expect a prompt and fair resolution to this matter. Regards,
Ashley Van Zyl