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Concerned N

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2023

12 Nov 2024, 09:51

🚨 **Customer Alert: Disappointing Experience with Standard Bank Insurance** 🚨 I want to share a frustrating and disappointing experience regarding a recent claim denial from Standard Bank’s Insurance Department. Despite following all the necessary steps

🚨 **Customer Alert: Disappointing Experience with Standard Bank Insurance** 🚨

I want to share a frustrating and disappointing experience regarding a recent claim denial from Standard Bank’s Insurance Department. Despite following all the necessary steps as a policyholder, my claim for water damage due to a geyser malfunction was unjustly denied. After investigation, it was revealed that the installer had removed the thermostat and improperly installed the overflow system—details I was not informed about and could not have known.

Standard Bank has refused to reconsider the claim, even though these issues were clearly outside my control. This experience has left me not only facing significant repair costs but also questioning the level of customer care and fairness one should expect from such a trusted financial institution. I urge anyone considering insurance with Standard Bank to think twice. When it came to a valid claim, their response has been dismissive and unhelpful.

In a time when companies should be prioritizing transparency and customer support, it’s disheartening to face such resistance. If you value an insurer who stands by their commitments, you may want to look elsewhere.

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Concerned N's update12 Nov 2024, 12:37
Reviewer Update
Subject: Re: Follow-up on Claim Resolution - Thank You

Dear Standard Bank Insurance Complaints Department,

Thank you for reaching out and for the prompt attention given to my complaint. I appreciate that a resolution specialist has been in contact with me, and I must say, the service received today has been excellent.

It seems there may have been an issue with the weekend team, as the experience this morning has been significantly more positive. I am hopeful that with your support, the necessary approval for my claim will be expedited, allowing us to move forward and resolve the matter.

Thank you once again for your assistance.

Kind regards,
Gert P. Bezuidenhout
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Concerned N's update19 Nov 2024, 11:39
Reviewer Update
You guys have come to the party and we tank you for that!! Well done. I think you may just want to look at the weekend team so they are all aligned and have the save level of service we know we can expect from you guys, Thank you again!!