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Christine F

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2014

09 Jun 2021, 17:45

2 WEEKS AFTER INCIDENT AND STILL NO AUTHORIZATION!!!!!

If I could give -5 stars, I would. I was in an accident on the 25th of May and had my car towed directly to the panel beaters as I was hit from behind (while stationary in traffic) and this caused me to hit the car in front of me as well. The accident was not my fault, but till this day I still have no authorization from 1st for Women to get my car fixed. The gentleman that hit me has insurance as well, and 1st for Women has his information. I am without a car and you would think that an insurance that focuses on insuring women only, would take that into consideration, but no. Only on the 4th of June was I contacted by Mr. Ayanda Feti to ask for my claims history. This is exactly 10 days after the accident, which is appalling service delivery as it means that 1st for Women only appointed a claims consultant then or someone isn't doing their job. 10 DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT!!! It is now the 9th of June and every day I need to phone to find out if Mr. Feti has everything and every time it's something new that is needed or he's not in the office by his phone. I was promised to get feedback today to get my car fixed, but alas.. 2 weeks and 1 day after the accident and my car is still standing at the panel beaters gathering dust. Can someone please expedite my authorization?????!!!! I am tired of waiting and need my car fixed, because it is the only one I have and can't get to work without it.

NOT kind regards, Christine Fourie

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1st for Women
1st for Women's reply10 Jun 2021, 09:38
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Hi Christine Fourie


We would like to apologise for the service you have received.

Our team will contact you to discuss your concerns.

Kind Regard,
The 1st for Women Team


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Christine F's update14 Jun 2021, 10:30
Reviewer Update
UPDATE: On the 10th of June I was contacted saying that my claim has been rejected - still noting that the accident wasn't my fault - due to the fact that I don't have a full history of fully comprehensive insurance. This is because my previous car was insured on my partner's Miway policy and they didn't give enough information through to 1st for Women. My partner's Miway policy has 2 different cars in its history that are of the same make and this apparently is very confusing, even though the year model and registration numbers differ. The claim was rejected on this precedent, even though I personally sent the policy documents of Miway through to Mr. Feti pertaining to my previous car. Even directing him to the exact page where it stipulated that I was the regular driver of the previous vehicle. So instead of just asking one more question to confirm Miway has the correct car, 1st for Women just rejects my claim. I am VERY disappointed to say the least. It is the 14th of June and my claim is still in limbo.

What I want to know is.. in the future when someone asks me about my experience with 1st for Women, how will I ever be able to give them positive feedback and refer them to you as a client? I can tell them that it took you 10 days after the accident to contact me for the first time? I can tell them that your claims team doesn't care enough to make sure they have the right/enough information? I can tell them you try and look for reasons not to pay for claims? Or that almost 3 weeks after the accident you might still not have a car or even an authorization on the claim? But neither of those things are positive. So tell me, how will I ever be able to refer someone to you?

Can I PLEASE get clarification as soon as possible????
1st for Women
1st for Women's reply14 Jun 2021, 14:43
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Hi  Christine,

Our team are looking into your matter.

They will contact you with feedback.

Kind Regards,
The 1st for Women Team