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Ntombiyokuthula M

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2026

13 Jan 2026, 09:52

Old mutual delay in pay out

I am deeply disappointed with the service I’ve received from Old mutual . I submitted a funeral claim under my late mother's comprehensive cover last week Wednesday, and as of today no pay out. I was informed last week that they would be a delay due to difference in date of birth of the deceased and therefore they would be recalculated. The difference is the month and day were swapped human error but the year of birth is still the same. I was told there would be an additional 48hrs. On Monday I contacted old mutual and was informed they are still recalculating. This morning I wake up to a message that I should send proof of surname change which I have not changed my surname and the policy holder wrote my surname as it appears on my ID which I've already sent to Old mutual. I believe this is a delay tactic from the insurance company and doesn't want to pay out. My late mother did this cover so we wouldn't struggle should she pass on and we have funerals to prepare for. The funeral is on Saturday and we need the funds to start with preparations. I will no longer use old mutual because this experience has showed me my children will suffer should I die

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Replies (4)
Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply13 Jan 2026, 10:54
Official
Good day , 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 during business hours should further information be required.

Kind regards
Old Mutual Complaints Management
NM
Ntombiyokuthula M's update13 Jan 2026, 11:22
Reviewer Update
Now I'm receiving an sms that I should sent an affidavit to confirm my surname. When I spoke to the agent in the morning Ditile she said I can send the original policy papers and everything should be fine. The whole of last week no communication concerning affidavit was given and now this? I have to travel to go make an affidavit? How is this fair? The original policys shows my surname as it appears on the ID. I'm still convinced this is a delay tactic for avoide payout. What is the point of a cover you believe will be of assistance to your children once gone but they suffer like this? I would never recommend old mutual to anyone honestly speaking
NM
Ntombiyokuthula M's update13 Jan 2026, 11:23
Reviewer Update
So many up and downs no ways.
Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply13 Jan 2026, 12:55
Official
Good day, we note your comments and are following up regarding this.

Kind regards
Old Mutual Complaints Management