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Charlene G

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

14 Dec 2015, 10:35

Refusal of Emergency Support

I am saddened to be writing this about a wonderful company. My geyser burst yesterday, called Discovery's emergency, told a plumber's on the way. I waited, called later, plumber on the way. No plumber arrived. Called Emergency this morning, plumber on the way - same story, had to follow up myself. Claim logged at 08:00, called for follow up, told a plumber on the way. After following up again & pointing out I was still without water with no emergency assistance, a plumber came, said the geyser had burst (I knew that) & I must call Discovery to help?! I have heard so many different stories about why I didn't get emergency assistance & why I am still without water (no plumber to isolate, so no shower, can't brush my teeth). Apparently claims are a different department & I need to escalate to the service provider myself (I contract with Discovery, not the service provider). Also, they couldn't provide emergency assistance to me as they couldn't verify I have cover?! A way to save costs at the client's expense? Avoid & ignore so there are no after hours fees. I still have no water, no plumber and no hope - next it will be holidays, new excuses not to help me. This is ridiculous

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Discovery Insure
Discovery Insure's reply14 Dec 2015, 11:28
Official
Hello cg1507,

We are sorry to hear of your unfortunate ordeal, and we apologise for the inconvenience that you have experienced.
Please allow us the opportunity to remedy this problem and help improve our service.

We will investigate this matter and get in contact with you.

Regards
Sakhe,
Discovery Insure
CG
Charlene G's update08 Sept 2016, 11:47
Reviewer Update

What a stunning response by a stunning company - few can recover from slip ups like his and the ownership of the issue and wonderful service consultant driving the resolution made for a fantastic customer experience. Discovery consistently continued to impress and exceed expectations - I have tried to convert this to great for some time but it doesnt seem like this is being picked up, the least I can do is post commentary about the wonderful recovery and the ongoing great levels of service from Discovery. I feel secure in the knowledge that this is an organization that has the best interests of customers at heart.