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Rochelle C

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2019

15 Jul 2025, 14:50

Cancelation of Policy

Dear Platinum Life Team,

I am writing to express my extreme frustration with the process of cancelling my policy. I have been sending cancellation emails from 6 to 12 July requesting to cancel my policy. Each time I only receive an automated response stating that a “graduate consultant” will contact me.

When I phoned in as instructed, I was told a cancellation consultant would contact me within one business day, as per your automated email. However, after following up again today, Shanon informed me that it actually takes 6 to 9 business days for a consultant to call back.

This is highly unprofessional and inconsistent. Your automated emails and consultants clearly provide conflicting information. As a loyal policyholder who has paid every month for over 5 years, I find the lack of urgency and communication extremely disappointing.

I expect the following:

1. Immediate confirmation of my policy cancellation request.

2. Clear communication on the actual timeframe for processing cancellations.

3. A senior representative to contact me directly to resolve this matter.

If no satisfactory response is received, I will escalate this complaint to the Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance.

I trust you will treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves.

Sincerely, Rochelle van Gent [Your ID/Policy Number] [Your Contact Details]

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Would you like me to: ✅ Make it sound more firm and legal (for Ombudsman purposes)? ✅ Keep it polite but strong (for customer service)? ✅ Or write both versions, so you can send one now and the stronger one if they still don’t respond?

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Platinum Life
Platinum Life's reply15 Jul 2025, 15:06
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Dear Rochelle, 

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. We understand how frustrating it must have been to receive conflicting information and delays during your cancellation request, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. I have tried to reach you telephonically to discuss this matter, but have been unable to reach you. 

To clarify: the initial automated email acknowledges receipt of your request within one business day, while the full cancellation process – including a callback from a specialist – can take around a week to finalize We acknowledge that this difference was not clearly communicated and regret the confusion it caused.

Please rest assured that your request has been received and actioned. A consultant will be in touch tomorrow to complete the process, and all premium deductions have been stopped with immediate effect.

We appreciate your loyalty over the years and regret that your experience did not reflect the standard of service we aim to provide. Please let me know if there is anything I can assist with 

Kind Regards

Simone Venter
Client Relationship Specialist & Client Care Supervisor