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Maanda M

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2017

18 Mar 2019, 17:13

Poor customer service at Its best by Prime-meridian insurance

I have a car insurance from prime meridian since 2013 and never claim from them, now I am in 2019 I had a hail damage on my car to a cost of about R30 000, which they refusing to pay. instead they telling me they only cover me for hail for only R10 000 for some many years a clause which apparently was always in my contract in fine print and was never mentioned to me now I asked for way forward because the dealer which is charging so high are selected by them as a so called SAMBRA approved but they cannot afford it instead, I mean where will you properly repair a hail damage with R10 000 because first a bonnet is automatic replace before anything can be done. Now I asked them to at least allow me find a vehicle repairer since my vehicle already out of warranty which can do it at maybe the amount they giving me even it will be very difficult and they still not cooperating on that. I also asked to sort out the windscreen separate but they also not assisting me on that too, the only the did was to take the premiums for all those years.

The whole hail damaged occurred on the 22nd of December 2018 and today I am still sitting with damage and nothing repaired 3 month later, in an area where I live all damaged cars were sorted by their insurance and I am having my car still without anything done on it, such a poor customer service I have ever heard.

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Replies (3)
Prime South Africa
Prime South Africa's reply19 Mar 2019, 07:30
Official
 Dear Maanda, 
 
Your post is acknowledged. 
 
We regret to learn of your objection and confirm that we shall be conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. You can expect to receive preliminary feedback within 2 working days. 
 
Assuring you of our continued best endeavours on your behalf. 
 
Kind Regards, 
The PMD Team. 
Prime South Africa
Prime South Africa's reply20 Mar 2019, 07:51
Official
Dear Maanda, 
 
Client service is extremely important to us and we appreciate the time you have taken to express your concern. 
 
PMD offers everything from entry level affordable insurance all the way up to comprehensive insurance - depending on exactly what you need. A review of your purchase conversation confirmed that you selected a specific risk insurance product. Our New Business Professional further did a commendable job in explaining the benefits and limitations to you. 
 
We have found that making use of an accredited repairer is of tremendous importance as our policyholders’ safety and satisfaction regarding the repairs performed is a priority to us. Our Claims Team has confirmed that you have been provided with the option to choose a VAT-registered repairer instead of a SAMBRA approved repairer to commence with the repairs to your vehicle. 
 
Nonetheless, our Market Conduct Team has further confirmed that in order to clear up any misunderstanding that might still exist, we have provided you with detailed information regarding the matter. 
 
You may rest assured that your claim will not affect your premiums now or in the future as PMD guarantees NEVER to increase premiums – not ever. 
 
Assuring you of our continued best endeavours on your behalf. 
 
Kind regards, 
The PMD Team 
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Maanda M's update01 Apr 2019, 06:39
Reviewer Update
I welcome respond by prime meridian and as agreed I went and get VAT registered supplier to repair my car but since I send them that quote as requested, no one responded even the person handling my claim, I also forward it to client representation at Prime meridian and no reply also. it seems the intention is not to pay at all.