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Malcolm P

1 reviews | Active since May 2014

27 Feb 2026, 15:45

Sanlam life poor customer experience

It has been a complete nightmare having to deal with Sanlam life from trying to process a simple request of updating banking details. you feel as if you dealing with some failed government institution you hit a brick wall every time you try and resolve something, my biggest fear is that i have policies for my loved ones with Sanlam and i can honestly put my head on a block that in time of need when i or my loved ones need to claim they will run into issues.

I simply requested a few months back for my banking details to be updated that was no easy process i was called the lady who spoke to me was very abrupt i comp**** completed all their forms and resubmitted back to Sanlam there auto response email advises a date they will reply back to you i submitted the request on the 30th Jan the auto replies advised they will only assist with my request on the 18th Feb i received a call on the 19th Feb from a service consultant assisting with the debit order changes i advise the agent my absa account will be closed they need to debit my FNB account on the 20th of Feb i was told sorry we can't do that only from next month its too late now, i was furious because i explained to the agent i was not late i submitted my response a month ago already.. i asked to cancel i was again referred back to the email address to cancel i requested cancellation on the 20th February the auto reply from Sanlam advised they will get back to me the 20th March

I tried to raise my concern with there complaints email address no response calls no response if you lucky someone will respond a few months later

I have never felt so defeated and frustrated dealing with an insurance company i think they lost the essence of good customer service they might be a big organization and not need my policy i am more than happy to cancel my cover really not a pleasant experience dealing with Sanlam

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Sanlam
Sanlam's reply27 Feb 2026, 15:52
Official
Good day Malcom

We sincerely apologise for your service experience.

Please know that your concerns are important to us. We have urgently requested the responsible department to look into the matter and make contact with you as soon as possible.
 
Regards
Sanlam Client Care 
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply02 Mar 2026, 11:34
Official
Good morning, Malcolm

We have received feedback that the Client Care Centre has reached out to you.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care