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George R

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

09 Mar 2022, 13:24

Unauthorized deduction on policy not even in my name

This is a new policy effective 1 March 2022. The premium (R266.55)was deducted from my business account on 1 March 2022 which is correct. On the 5th March 2022 another deduction for the amount of R676.59 with a reference to a policy that does not belong to me. As soon as I have noticed this on Monday, I did call outsurance. I was informed that this premium was for another policy. The agent did phone the policy holder and he ensured that the correct banking details for his new policy was supp****. How is this possible in these days of ***** that Outsurance still does not have a proper operational procedures in place to verify banking details?

What is even worse is that I had to phone Outsurance to get an update on this unresolved matter, only to be informed yesterday that my refund will only be done next week - unacceptable. I have spoken to a manager who informed me that the refund will be in my account by today - empty promises. I demand an immediate refund of this unauthorized deduction of R676.59 plus my banking fees of R19.75. I further demand a report on how this has happened, as well as correctional actions implemented by Outsurance to prevent this from happening in future.

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OUTsurance
OUTsurance's reply11 Mar 2022, 12:08
Official
Good afternoon George,

Further to our private reply on receipt of your complaint, our client care management team have been in contact with you.

Your concerns are naturally concerning and you have every right for feeling this way.

We are still investigating the matter with our Development team to understand how this may have occurred.

We have in the interim assist with the refund.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and can assure you that this will not happen again. 

Regards,
OUTsurance