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Esna P

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2016

10 Sept 2020, 11:53

Very poor service

I signed up for a funeral policy for myself and both parents. A friendly lady assisted me and promised we would be covered for accidental death or covid immediately after the first debit order has been received. My father passed away, and I wanted to remove him from the policy. I have been trying endlessly since 28 August 2020 to do this. I was first placed on hold for what felt like an eternity and then put through from one person to the next. Tuesday I got hold of someone willing to assist but the system was down, yesterday a gentleman helped me and adviced me of the what's app number to communicate with and where to send an email. He was very surprised to hear that I still have not received any documentation from Old Mutual and hence don't even know what my policy number is. Yesterday my debit order went off and I paid for my father again.... I am at my wits end spending hours trying to resolve this, but nothing gets done. If I struggle like this, how am I going to struggle the day there is an actual claim? I reversed the debit order and at this stage feel the policy can be canceled. Yesterday I was also told that the policy is active from 1 September, but my first debit order went off on 9 August? I am really disgusted that one has to struggle to get an already unpleasant issue resolved. My email and what's app is unanswered, so much for quick responses.

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Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply10 Sept 2020, 13:36
Official
Dear Esna Du Plessis

I acknowledge receipt of your complaint. This matter will be investigated and I will be in contact with you.

Regards

Brent Sellidon
Old Mutual Complaints Management
EP
Esna P's update14 Sept 2020, 18:32
Reviewer Update
Thank you for the feedback and sorting my problem out. I understand everyone is under pressure and do not have access to everything while working from home, but thank you for taking the time to address my issue with such professionalism and courtesy. I greatly appreciate your assistance.