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Duane L

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2018

17 Feb 2025, 22:19

Policy is more important than People!!!

I want to express my utmost disappointment in the service I have received from Western National and their client's broker GVS Brokers. My complaint is regarding my third party claim after their client drove into the back of my Bakkie while I was stopping at a stop sign.

First of all the broker of GVS Brokers called me and said I should not talk to the client anymore because then the insurance will not help me. He continuesly tried to convince me to claim from my insurance because it will not take that long. He also told me that according to new legislation there is a possibility that his client can not be held accountable for the collision, so it is better to claim from my insurance. From Western National the service was slow. I had to submit a bunch of documents, photos, letter from my insurance and quotes. I submitted all very quick. Then I had to call the whole time to get feedback. They want to settle with underpay the quote. My biggest problem is that they don't care about your situation. My Bakkie is MY ONLY FORM OF TRANSPORTATION! The quote I submitted included car rental because I need a vehicle when my Bakkie will be repaired. I explained my crisis to Western National, but all they said it is not in their policy to cover car rental and also the broker of GVS Brokers just said it is not in the policy they don't supply car rental. So they don't care that I don't have any other means of transport to go to work and also to take my 2 boys to school and pick them up in the afternoon. According to their policy it is my problem to get me to work and my boys to school and back! So their client is sorted already and I am still fighting for almost 3 months to get helped! He drove into me but now I am lesser off than the client! They don't care about someone like me that Wil be sitting without transport, they just want to settle with the least amount to quiet you down and I have to cope because it is policy! Western National is there to make money out of people and hide behind policies. Rating is 1 star because I can't give zero! Stay away!

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Replies (5)
Western National Insurance
Western National Insurance's reply18 Feb 2025, 09:16
Official
Dear Duane Thank you for bringing this to our attention.   We will be in contact with you shortly.

Regards,
Western National Insurance

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Duane L's update18 Feb 2025, 10:06
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I am waiting on your reply thank you.
Please contact me on email *** because where I am currently and with the weather the signal is very bad!
Hopefully you are not just going to explain to me how the policy don't allow for car hire...?
Talk soon thanks!
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Duane L's update18 Feb 2025, 13:00
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Just as I thought... Western National just contacted me to explain how their policy works and that they don't cover car rental. They say they feel sorry for my inconvenience but they are obligated to fix my vehicle and not to give me a rental car. So again policy is more important than People!
They don't care how I will go about getting my kids to and from school.
I will be a great reference for how they assisted me!
Western National Insurance
Western National Insurance's reply19 Feb 2025, 14:20
Official
Dear Duane, Thank you for reaching out to us with your concerns.  Our Claims Manager has been in touch with you regarding your claim and we can confirm that the matter has been resolved. Please contact us if you require any further assistance.

Regards,
Western National Insurance
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Duane L's update28 Feb 2025, 12:46
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Eventually my matter has been resolved. Only after a manager got involved.
I want to thank Tiaan Putter for his effort to put people in need above written policies and resolving my crisis! Thank you Tiaan! There is alot of companies, including your own that can learn ALOT from you about client service and understanding people's crises!
I salute you Tiaan!
Thank you so much!