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Charlene C

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2021

16 Jul 2021, 10:26

Unpaid Parent Funeral Policy

I took out a Hollard Parent Funeral Policy in 2010. My father passed away on 27 June 2021. I started the claim on 30 June 2021. I have still not received the pay out. I have phoned in so many times and each time they promise to follow up and that they will make it priority but still nothing! Apparently according to the consultants, the problem lies in the Claims Department. I have even emailed the Complaints Department, and even they have not made contact with me yet.

This is totally unacceptable! Hollard promises to pay out within 48 hours. Why do they cause more stress if one is already under so much emotional grief! Not to mention their terrible answering service, one is almost 15 minutes on the phone, just listening to the automated voice notes before one gets through to someone!

I still have my mother covered on there, do I cancel the policy now after 11 years, after having paid in so much money already?! I also have my household and car insurance with Hollard, which I definitely intend cancelling!

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Hollard Life
Hollard Life's reply16 Jul 2021, 10:55
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Hello Charlene

We are saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Please accept our condolences. 

We apologise that you had a poor claims experience with Hollard, which led to you reaching out to Hellopeter with a complaint during this difficult time. 

We have been working overtime to process the claims and have added resources as well but please note that due to the increased volume due to Covid and our own staff being affected by Covid, our turnaround time has been longer than usual. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and can confirm that your claim has been resolved. Please allow two working days for the payment to clear in the beneficiaries account. 

Kind Regards
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Charlene C's update16 Jul 2021, 11:15
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Thank you for your response... I will confirm once payment has been received...
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Charlene C's update16 Jul 2021, 11:23
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I also hope to get my refund of the payment received (by debit order) on 1 July.
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Charlene C's update16 Jul 2021, 15:01
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Thank you, received the payment though in August 2020 I made an inquiry on the status of the policy, the total pay out now is R700 less than what the statement said in 2020 it would pay out. Why is that??? Can you phone me to explain please!!!
Hollard Life
Hollard Life's reply19 Jul 2021, 12:08
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Hello Charlene

We are looking into your matter and will be in contact with you once feedback has been received from our claims team. 

Kind Regards
Natasha Vos
Hollard Life
Hollard Life's reply20 Jul 2021, 12:14
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Hello Charlene

We are sorry for the delay in responding to your matter and assure you that we are looking into your matter regarding the claim amount paid out. 

We will be in contact with you as soon as we have received feedback on your matter. 

Kind Regards
Natasha Vos
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Charlene C's update20 Jul 2021, 12:55
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Okay, not getting immediate feedback is very frustrating. Thanks...