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Mbali M

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2022

20 Feb 2025, 17:00

Old Mutual comprehensive cover- ***

I would like to lodge yet another complaint against this company, I am one of their clients and have been for many years and I have a comprehensive funeral cover policy no. *** I went to my nearest branch today to submit my claim since my husband recently passed away and I'm preparing for his funeral. At the branch the consultant assisted with the claim but as soon as I left there I got an SMS informing me that my claim has been declined reason being my husband and I are divorced but I submitted all the documents as proof that we are still married which is our marriage certificate, death certificate and I also have power of attorney on his finances since he suffered from dementia and status is married but Old Mutual claims that it got declined because my late husband and I are divorced I have seen a similar situation with my daughter's policy payout kept on delaying when you claim that it takes 24 hours to payout your service is quite pathetic and really frustrating for me as someone who is under a lot of stress because I'm trying to organise a proper burial for my husband but all you are currently doing is duck and diving. I will ensure that I expose this and I will take further actions not only with the Ombudsman but I will be taking legal action because this is truly appalling after being your client for so many years and this is how your honour and service me.

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Replies (9)
Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply20 Feb 2025, 17:05
Official
Good day Mbali,

We acknowledge receipt of your review and sincerely apologise for the service experience you encountered. We are committed to investigating this matter thoroughly and will make direct contact with you should further information be required.

Kind regards
Old Mutual Complaints Management
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Mbali M's update20 Feb 2025, 18:33
Reviewer Update
I really hope for your sake it will be prompt as I clearly stated that I am currently stressed because I cannot proceed with my deceased husband's burial because of this predicament which I find totally inconveniencing and frustrating for a company with years of practice that is supposed to know how to handle and resolve claims easily without any glitches or unnecessary delays are which are now causing a lot of suspicions.
Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply20 Feb 2025, 18:56
Official
We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. We can assure you that we are following up regarding this.
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Mbali M's update21 Feb 2025, 12:10
Reviewer Update
This matter is still not resolved and you complaints department just sent us the same information that we were told about yesterday and yet you claim there was going to be further investigation, which were clearly not done because you sent one and the same information.
Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply21 Feb 2025, 12:48
Official
Good day,

We understand your frustrations and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this has caused you. We are busy investigating this matter and will provide feedback once available.
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Mbali M's update21 Feb 2025, 12:58
Reviewer Update
Stop lying and saying you are investigating because this is what you said yesterday in your response above and yet you sent a private email with the same information I had already told you we got from your consultant at the branch, I will sue you for this I promise you and I will make sure I publicly expose you for the ***** that you have committed.

Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply21 Feb 2025, 13:02
Official
Good day, Mbali.

We note your comments, please be advised that this matter is been attended to and feedback will be provided via email.

Regards
Old Mutual Complaints Management
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Mbali M's update21 Feb 2025, 13:06
Reviewer Update
When, why is it difficult for you to send proof of your claims that the deceased was indeed divorced. You really have made our lives difficult at such a difficult time and all you do is send automated replies.
Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply21 Feb 2025, 13:11
Official
Good day, Mbali.

We can assure you that one of our consultants will reach out to you today to assist you further.

Regards