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Ian W

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2025

04 Mar 2026, 12:01

Hollard Funeral cover: promises unfulfilled

My employee took out a Hollard funeral plan for her mother-in-law. Sadly, her mother-in-law passed on in early February 2026. A claim was submitted on 12 Feb, and again on 20 Feb 2026. My employee & I both engaged with a Hollard consultant on two occasions- they reassured us that the claim documents were received and the claim in process. They claim to have a turnaround of 2 days- alas, up until today (4 March 2026) the claim has not been settled. When trying to lay a complaint with them at the email address given by the consultant (***), even this returned. So, there's no way that we can lodge an internal complaint. This is very bad service from a so-called leader in their field.

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Replies (6)
Hollard Life
Hollard Life's reply04 Mar 2026, 12:03
Official
Hello Ian W.
We are sorry that you had a poor experience with Hollard, which led to you reaching out to Hellopeter with a complaint.
We are busy looking into your complaint and will be providing you with feedback within five working days.

Kind Regards,
Social Resolutions Team
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Ian W's update04 Mar 2026, 12:22
Reviewer Update
Thanks for the prompt acknowledgement of my complaint. Unfortunately, feedback provided within 5 working days further delays the payout. Funeral cover should be paid within 4-24 hrs once all documents have been received. We would be 30 days in the process if you are to get back as promised- totally unacceptable. Please expedite this query. Thanks
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Ian W's update04 Mar 2026, 12:29
Reviewer Update
Thanks very much for your prompt assistance, much appreciated.
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Ian W's update05 Mar 2026, 08:23
Reviewer Update
Good day. So contrary to the promise of a reply withing 4 hours (yesterday) needless to say that Hollard did not honour this commitment. And still this sage of non-payment of a legitimate claim to bury a loved one goes on...this explains the distrust that the public has in insurance companies.
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Ian W's update05 Mar 2026, 16:40
Reviewer Update
Good afternoon. I just want to report that a few minutes ago the claim has been paid. Thanks Hollard- I want to also express my gratitude to Luthendo for contacting me earlier and for expediting this claim. I salute you sir. Case closed👍
Hollard Life
Hollard Life's reply05 Mar 2026, 16:48
Official
Hello Ian W.
Thank you for being patient and giving us the opportunity to resolve your complaint. Our complaints consultant informed us that your matter has been resolved.

Please do not hesitate to contact us, for any future concerns or compliments.

Kind regards,
Social Resolutions Team