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Tagarika M

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2018

06 Apr 2021, 11:38

Sanlam Employee Benefits Claim service support non-existent

I would like to lodge a complaint over delays by Sanlam to pay out my Pension fund claim. I changed jobs in January and opted to withdraw funds. I have since been waiting and receive 0 comms/ feedback. I have tried contacting Sanlam via their e-mail but to no success. This morning I tried their WhatsApp, and someone answers almost immediately. However, the moment you start to query the claim, they send you automated responses in a split second then they hang up on you before even attending to your query. This is one waste of a service and I have had pathetic service from 2 consultants - one Kyle(twice this morning - who immediately hangs up), and one Mbali who only greeted then went silent for almost an hour. The last I got a response was end of Feb when they said I needed to update my SARS details. I updated SARS the very next morning - and I sent Sanlam the confirmation letter the very same day (3 March 2021). However, one response from Kyle was that I need to send the confirmation, but before I could explain he just went off the chat (have copies of the WhatsApp chats - together with the times that they responsed and exited the chats)

I expected at least some form of customer service, but this has turned into a snowball of no comms and no delivery on Sanlam's part

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Replies (4)
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply06 Apr 2021, 11:57
Official
Dear Tagarika

We acknowledge your complaint.

The matter has been referred to the relevant department for urgent handling.

You can expect feedback from their office shortly.

Kind regards

Client Relations 
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply09 Apr 2021, 11:49
Official
Good day
 
We were informed that a consultant has contacted you.  We will be closing the case on the Hello Peter platform.  Should there be any other issues relating to the matter, we once again encourage you to make direct contact with the relevant consultant.
 
We value you as a client.
 
 Kind regards
 
 Client Relations
TM
Tagarika M's update14 Apr 2021, 09:08
Reviewer Update
Just to confirm that after intervention Sanlam resolved this in 3 or 4 days, an impressive turn-around. Going forward, the old adage should be app**** "prevention is better than cure".

This issue is resolved
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply14 Apr 2021, 09:50
Official
Dear Tagarika

We are glad to hear that your matter was resolved.  Your feedback is appreciated and we will use this to improve our services.

Kind regards,
Sanlam Client Relations