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Selwyn S

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2020

03 Aug 2025, 12:05

Complaint Regarding Poor Service on Claim

I am writing to express my profound disappointment in the handling of my recent, minor claim lodged online on 24–25 June 2025. Initially, I was impressed by your prompt assessment. However, since that point, every step of the process has been marred by poor communication, unnecessary delays, and administrative errors that fall far below the standard promised and expected from Momentum Insure. After the assessment, I received no follow-up until I lodged a formal complaint. Although the assessor asked if I had a preferred service provider, I only learned of your preferred provider when I questioned why the assessments approved value of the repair was a third less than my lowest quotation. When I was advised this was their preferred service providers price, the quotation was one-third cheaper than mine, it raised serious concerns to me about workmanship quality. Multiple complaints were needed before I finally received a waiver to sign, yet every version of the paperwork inexplicably showed an excess when my policy clearly states that there is no excess. Even after re-submitting the correctly signed form, I was told you could not open the attachment, only to succeed on the second attempt—another avoidable delay. On 24 July, a month after I first raised the claim, I was assured the reimbur*****t would reach my account within “2–3 days.” Today, 3 August, I am still waiting. To compound matters, my surname has been misspelled in every communication, which suggests a worrying lack of attention to detail. Throughout, I have repeatedly seen statements claiming that Momentum Insure “goes to great lengths to bring you excellent service.” Regrettably, my experience has been anything but excellent. I expect an immediate resolution: accurate paperwork, correct spelling of my name, and expedited payment of the full claim amount. Continued delays will leave me with no choice but to escalate this matter to the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance.

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Momentum Insure
Momentum Insure's reply03 Aug 2025, 12:11
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Good morning Selwyn.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We are sorry to hear that you are not receiving satisfactory service from us. Please allow us an opportunity to look into this matter and we will contact you during business hours. 
Kind regards 
Qhakazile 
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Selwyn S's update03 Aug 2025, 12:14
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I will await Momentum's response, as this is now holding up the repairs to the car.
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Selwyn S's update09 Aug 2025, 12:02
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Well Monday 4th... again after a complaint, another person now 3rd person involved - sent me a request to sign a disclaimer? the one they could not open and was resent the same day ?? On 4th Aug I called and spoke to Lucky Makhubele, who was very helpful, and explained the process was so simple he could NOT UNDERSTAND why it had not been resolved. Anyway 48 hours later I had the money to pay for car repairs, but until today 9 Aug, I have had absolutely NO contact from Momentum to find out more about the issue, or explaining what the delay was, or pushing my luck a possible apology, but it took from 4th June 2025 till 6th Aug 2026 to have the money in my account, and that is their excellent service...WOW. I am just sorry I gave them 2 stars and not 1 star.......