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George S

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2026

22 Apr 2026, 15:29

UNPROFESSIONAL

My main water pipe burst a week ago. First of all, I couldn't get hold of ANYONE at six the evening. I called a plumber that was available and he fixed it ASAP, seeing I have wooden floors and wanted to PREVENT further damage. I received an email, stating my claim was lodged, and that a consultant would call me within 48 hrs

It has been a WEEK and nobody has made contact with me since then. The plumber is not finishing the job, seeing he needs payment....

I have been without water for a week due to ABSA Insurance....

PATHETIC

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Replies (15)
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George S's update22 Apr 2026, 15:37
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I forgot to mention that I sent 14 emails during the week, with DETAILED photos, videos and an invoice stating ALL that was repaired.

I am currently on hold for 36 minutes, AFTER I PHONED THEM...And I REFUSED to hang up, when she said, that she will phone back.

Apparently NONE of my mails were even read, because they are only REVIEWING it NOW....AFTER A WEEK WHEN THEIR CLIENT has been without water..

GREAT to see the care that you show your clients.

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George S's update22 Apr 2026, 15:38
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She does not even know that a MALE fitting and HOSE are MATERIALS used..... She asks me what materials were used after I have given A DETAILED invoice


PATHETIC AND UNPROFESSIONAL
Absa Insurance Company Limited
Absa Insurance Company Limited's reply22 Apr 2026, 18:16
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Dear George  Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter/incident to my attention and please accept my sincere apology. I will review and provide you with my specific contact details as well as the expected timeframe for further feedback/resolution via email or by making contact with you telephonically.   The reference number for your complaint is  C-***3  Kind regards,Group Customer CareVanessa Crowe
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George S's update22 Apr 2026, 18:28
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Hi Vanessa

Thank you for your response.
Strange how fast kne can get a reply if something is aired on a platform like this.

Thank God, you have a lady called Mpumemlo, who handled everything this afternoon, in an AWESOME manner....Please give her a raise!!!!!

I am still not happy, seeing that its going take another three business days to make payment....

Three days MORE without WATER....Think about it!!!

Would you be happy if left without water for 10 days??..
Absa Insurance Company Limited
Absa Insurance Company Limited's reply23 Apr 2026, 09:27
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 Dear George  With Regards to complaint C-***3, the 3-day time frame that I provided to you is to handle the complaint end to end.

I will however follow-up with Absa Insurance this morning.
 Kind regards,Group Customer CareVanessa Crowe 
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George S's update27 Apr 2026, 11:56
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Hi Vanessa

I submitted my banking details, just to be informed that it can't be my business banking account... (sole proprietor in my name)

I opened a Savings Account And submitted that as well.

AGAIN.....I have left NUMEROUS emails....
NO RESPONSE AGAIN.....NOT EVEN FROM THE PERSON WHO O PRAISED ON THURSDAY....

PLEASE ASSIST!!!!!!!!!!

2 WEEKS WITHOUT WATER......COME ON


Absa Insurance Company Limited
Absa Insurance Company Limited's reply28 Apr 2026, 08:32
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 Dear George  With regards to complaint C-***3, I do not that you received an email this morning from Absa Insurance.

Kind regards,Group Customer CareVanessa Crowe 
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George S's update29 Apr 2026, 12:09
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And STILLLLLL......

No payment made.....Well get ready to receive my claims for wooden floors and cupboards seeing that the plumber is not closing off the final valve and I NEED WATER !!!!!

I AM TURNING THE WATER ON BECAUSE NO HUMAN CAN LIVE LIKE THIS FOR 14 DAYS

The flooring and cupboards WILL be flooded, but YOU don't seem to care!!!!! I need to bath, drink water, etc...so my basic need TO SURVIVE is higher up than floors and cupboards...

Regards
George
Absa Insurance Company Limited
Absa Insurance Company Limited's reply29 Apr 2026, 12:21
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Dear George  With regards to complaint C-***3, the settlement has been processed.

Kind regards,Group Customer CareVanessa Crowe 
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George S's update29 Apr 2026, 12:30
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Vanessa

Do not start with same BS I have been getting from this pathetic company!!!!!!

Processed.....THAT DOES NOT PAY THE PLUMBER

Is it available in my bank account????? NO

I wonder what YOU would do without water for two weeks.....Are YOU going to accept answers like....Its processed....???? I doubt it!!!!!

All I am sayi g, is that I have given ample time for Absa to pay these funds.....
The consequences could have been PREVENTED BY ABSA..... I AM TAKING A BATH AND DRINKING WATER....

So by all means, explain PROCESSED to the plumber, who did all the work but no payment....He has a family too, you know.....

And lastly.....Isn't it PATHETIC that a BANK LIKE ABSA....CANT DO IMMEDIATE PAYMENTS...?????
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George S's update29 Apr 2026, 12:34
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So LASTLY....And now Im done asking and begging...

I HAVE DONE ALL IN MY POSITION TO PREVENT FURRHER DAMAGE.....BUT I HAVE TO LIVE AS WELL....AND WATER IS A BASIC RIGHT!!!!

The damage that WILL BE INCURRED when the plumber opens the water, is ABSA'S FAULT.....NOT MINE

I am stating this for the LAST TIME.....Why did it take ABSA more than a week to reply to my claim?????

Have a GREAT day
Absa Insurance Company Limited
Absa Insurance Company Limited's reply29 Apr 2026, 18:59
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 Dear George  With regards to complaint C-***3, the matter has been expedited for management intervention.

Kind regards,Group Customer CareVanessa Crowe 
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George S's update30 Apr 2026, 00:42
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Why was there no management intervention after the FIRST complaint...????? Or is it srandard practise, for a client with a BURST WATERPIPE, to wait 9 days before someone eventually replies on an email.....and a further 10 days for paymenta to be processed.....NOT PAID OUT.....PROCESSED!!!!!!

Stop being BIAST and look at the FACTS
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George S's update30 Apr 2026, 16:39
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Thank you for confirming payment to my FNB account....Only one slight problem....

I DONT HAVE AN FNB ACCOUNT
Absa Insurance Company Limited
Absa Insurance Company Limited's reply30 Apr 2026, 16:48
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Dear George  With regards to complaint C-***3, I sincerely apologise for the error and have since sent to another email with corrected details.

Kind regards,Group Customer CareVanessa Crowe