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Sammyfish S

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2013

04 Jan 2021, 11:09

Ooba inconsiderate & selfish

I took a building insurance with ooba on the 12th May 2014 which is almost 7 years with them. Then, in April 2020, I asked for discount on my premium & I didn't ask for any excess adjustments etc. Then they send me an updated policy without mentioning that my excess will be increased from R850 to R5500 even for a mere geyser.

When I try to claim for a leaking geyser on the 4th Jan 2021, they tell me about a very high excess of R5500 for a mere geyser. I`ll never asked for a excess to be so high for a plumbing or geyser. In addition, since the 2014, I have never claimed from ooba & I am treated very bad by them. Also when I book for a claim you have to hold for long periods without being helped. I will be moving to OUTsurance or Dial Direct at end of Jan 2021 as they treat people better. Ooba to me is selfish & inconsiderate to the highest level.

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oobainsure
oobainsure's reply04 Jan 2021, 14:41
Official
Afternoon, Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are very sorry to hear about this. We shall investigate and provide feedback.
oobainsure
oobainsure's reply08 Jan 2021, 10:11
Official
 Dear Mr, Sikhonde  We confirm that when you took out the policy you opted for a higher Excess of R5000 to reduce the premium. The Excess was R5000 voluntary with the R500 additional for the Geyser claim.  We will send you the proof thereof and you can liaise with *** for any further enquiries. Kind Regards oobainsure