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Santie O

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2013

27 May 2025, 14:35

Worst service from Sanlam Gap - not expected this from Sanlam

I never thought that I would have to write a complaint for Sanlam and I am suprised at how many complaints there are and the trust index. I worked for Sanlam for nearly 25 years and did not expect this mickey mouse service. Firstly I was never informed that the administration of the Gap cover was moved back to Sanlam from Kaelo. Only after I enquired about a claim not making progress at Kaelo, Kaelo informed me per email that they don't do the administration anymore from 1 Jan 2025. I then sent everything to the correct email at Sanlam Gap cover on 15 April. Did not get feedback and contacted the a number of times afterwards. Somewhere it fell through the cracks. I had to send my claim again. Then waited again until I had to follow up again. Waiting ages to get to a consultant via telephone. She apologized profusely it was escalated again and at audit. Got an email on Friday that my dependant retired from the policy in 2020 which is totally wrong as claims were processed for that dependent since 2019 until 2024. Paying the full family membership. It doesn't seem the one hand knows what the other hand is doing and the processes and training of the people who is supposed to know what they are doing are totally inadequate. Someone senior has to get involved asap. I've been holding on for 15 minutes already to speak to someone. No number in line message or anything, just a repeat of the same messages by an irritating voice. 7 to 10 working days? It's already 27 May. Up your game please.

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Replies (16)
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply27 May 2025, 14:39
Official
Good day Santie

We are so sorry to learn of your poor service experience and have arranged for assistance from the responsible team.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply28 May 2025, 11:02
Official
Hello Santie

We have received feedback that Sanlam Gapcover has been in touch with you. They will be assisting you further. 

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
SO
Santie O's update02 Jun 2025, 18:23
Reviewer Update
Good evening,
I received a call from Sanlam Gapcover to inform me that they are attending to my claim. They made a mistake with the dependents when the administration of Sanlam Gap was handed back to them from Kaelo. I haven't had any further communication about my claim yet. 7 to 10 working days is now close to 2 months. I emailed the lady who handed my complaint over to the Gap cover department to make sure that all my dependents are on my policy (as you can NOT get through to a Gap cover consultant), but I haven't received any feedback from her either. This bad service and mistakes have been escalated by 3 different employees already and I am still waiting for my claim to be finalized.
The service is very disappointing.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply02 Jun 2025, 18:31
Official
Good day Santie
 Thank you for your feedback regarding the complaint response. We apologize for any dissatisfaction caused. We're committed to resolving this matter to your satisfaction. Your message has been relayed to the relevant department for further review and action. 
Regards
Sanlam Client Care 
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply03 Jun 2025, 14:16
Official
Good afternoon Santie

We have received feedback that an email has been sent to you and that you are being assisted.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
SO
Santie O's update10 Jun 2025, 15:51
Reviewer Update
15 days since my issue was escalated. WHEN WILL MY CLAIM BE PAID!. You CAN NOT get through to speak to a person on this number ***and I DID NOT get a reply on my last email sent to ***. I need this to be escalated higher and sorted out immediately. Who is in charge of Sanlam Gap. The highest level?
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply10 Jun 2025, 17:09
Official
Good afternoon, Santie

We have escalated the matter to Sanlam Gapcover for assistance.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
SO
Santie O's update19 Jun 2025, 15:11
Reviewer Update
Could you please escalate this issue higher before I go to the ombudsman.
I had to provide a document to proof that my dependents are on it and I also sent my medical member certificate and they are still asking for a document with all dependents although they lost my mother and my husband on their system. You are really stressing my out! THIS IS A FAMILY POLICY! And all my dependents were listed and mentioned at inception that they were included as listed in my medical aid as active members.
This was the final straw. Don't just send it on to the same people. Please escalate this even higher immediately. This is now a Sanlam, Kaelo and Centriq issue. 7 to 10 days has become nearly 2.5 months and this all due to flaws in the handover from Kaelo to Sanlam or whoever does the administration now.

Sanlam
Sanlam's reply19 Jun 2025, 15:22
Official
Hello Santie

We have relayed your message to Sanlam Gapcover for assistance.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply19 Jun 2025, 18:59
Official
Good evening Santie

This is to confirm that you have been contacted and will be assisted further.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care 
SO
Santie O's update15 Jul 2025, 09:40
Reviewer Update
Absolutely pathetic. Promises, promises. Nearly a month later since the last correspondence here and still no payment with your Partner Centriq. Please send me the email address or phone number of someone senior who can review your relationship with this third partner and who can assist me with my claim. 7 to 10 working days has now become officially 3 months. What is going on at Centriq? This is the worst service I've ever experienced.
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Santie O's update15 Jul 2025, 09:48
Reviewer Update
How do I go about to report this to the ombudsman?
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply15 Jul 2025, 09:59
Official
Good morning Santie

We have sent you a private reply.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply16 Jul 2025, 14:29
Official
Good afternoon Santie

We have received feedback that you have been assisted.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
SO
Santie O's update16 Jul 2025, 14:32
Reviewer Update
Thank you for your escalation. I've received feedback and acknowledgement that the payment will reflect in my account within a week or so.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply16 Jul 2025, 15:23
Official
It is our pleasure, Santie.

Thank you for the feedback.

Regards
Sanlam Client Care