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S WalkerPerth, WA
- 5 reviews
- 5 likes
Very long wait times to speak to Anyone!
I have time to write this as it is now over 65 mins and still no attention to my call. Recently I have had the unfortunate necessity to need to contact Woolworths insurance. EVERY time it has taken over 30min before my call is answered and twice now I have had to be transferred as that person is not trained in that area even though I called number as advised on the top of my policy.
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OMG, i have the misfortune to have to contact Woolworths insurance again and it is now 56 mins and still no one to answer my query! I was with cancellations and my other query he could not answer so h... Read more
e said i had to go through to another dept but they there is only a 3-4 min wait, that was 45min ago! How does this company function??? I will not put myself through having to deal with this SUBSTANDARD customer service again next year and will withdraw our 3 policies. If i have the energy i will withdraw all policies sooner and go to a company that values their customers! You are happy to take my money but deliver NIL service in return! Amanda P-would you put up with this, why do you work for a company that has such poor standards? You suck big time Woolworths!!!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
HeathSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 6 reviews
- 4 likes
Money Hungry, NO CUSTOMER SERVICE
Trying to change my address after moving house. Was on hold for 19 minutes before I hung up and now waited 22 minutes for someone to attend online chat, I was then told it could be done on chat but would take 45 minutes or I would have to call back!!! So it’s bye bye useless Woolworthless Insurance
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Amanda P.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Heath, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear about your experience. If you wish to discuss your concerns further, please give us a call on 1300 10 1234 or alternatively send us a private ... Read more
message with your name and contact number, so we can arrange for a team member to contact you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
catchiqui
- 15 reviews
- 16 likes
Months later 10% discount still not working
Woolies insurance offer 10% off your groceries once a month, every month .. it's meant to be a perk for having your insurance with them HOWEVER for months now the code they send me never works for online shopping despite several phone calls
Like many people due to covid I have been doing my larger shops online but constantly have to chase for my discount....this has been going on since MAY and is apparently its a wide spread issue that they're well aware of but have yet to fix! Their solution? Until they fix its basically up to me to chase ...Read more
it up every month (sometimes more than once if they get it wrong like last time.) Maybe their hoping people won't bother and just give up. Even when I ring rather than getting the promised discount which is money in my pocket to spend where I want, instead I receive an email voucher which can only be spent in Woolies. This was ok when I thought maybe a month or two but surely they have a huge tech team who can fix such a basic issue as a discount code!! I'm annoyed that I now have to ring and claim last months discount...AGAIN! how many more months is this going to go on? I'm no longer happy receiving vouchers I want my discount back as a refund!!!1 comment
Amanda P.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi catchiqui, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear about your experience. If you wish to discuss your concerns further, please give us a call on 1300 10 1234 or alternatively send us a priv... Read more
ate message with your name and contact number, so we can arrange for a team member to contact you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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PaulGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- Verified customer
Don’t be fooled by their initial cheap premiums
My mother‘s home was hit hard by wind storms early February of this year. Her boundary fence was knocked down by the high winds. We made a claim on Feb 25th. An assessment was made a week later. And she was told that they would be in touch soon. With the initial lockdowns from the pandemics, we heard nothing back. I contacted by email on June 19 and received an email saying they would be in touch within 8 business days. I finally rang this afternoon September 4th 2020 only to wait on hold for 30 mins and to be told to wait again for another 15...Read more
mins on hold while the customer service rep looked into it. He got back to say unfortunately the claim was rejected because the fence was not new and would have eventually collapsed?????. And when questioned why it took 7 months to even notify us of this decision, the answer was sorry???? And coincidently the renewal is about a week away. Wake up to this scam of an insurance company. Cheap premiums to lure hard working people in , huge increases the following year ( you need to cancel your policy and redo a new quote online to receive a premium close to the original) and god help you if you need to make a claim! They will use any excuse to weasel out of any claim. And then don’t bother to even contact you for 7 whole months unless chased up to tell you sorry the claim was rejected. Final curtain for this mob!!!! Don’t even think about dropping coin into this poor excuse of an organisation. Never ever again!!!!1 comment
Amanda P.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Paul, thanks for getting in touch with us about your Home Insurance claim. We completely understand your frustrations with your claim and apologise for the delay in having your claim settled. We'd ... Read more
love to have a member of our Claims Team follow this up with you directly to receive a prompt resolution. So we can arrange this for you, please let us know your preferred contact number, policy number, claim number and state in a Private Message here: https://m.me/WoolworthsInsurance. We'll then forward your details over to our team and provide you with a case number to quote, should you need to get in contact with us directly. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hearing from you soon.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
LeanneSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
They don't allow you to cancel your direct debit
They don't allow the cardholder to cancel their direct debit. Only the policyholder can cancel the cardholder's direct debit. Too bad if the policyholder & cardholder no longer talk. All the terms & conditions are sent to the policyholder & nothing is sent to the cardholder. You think you are giving authorisation for a 'once only' deduction, but not so. Woolworths will keep deducting monies from the Cardholder even when they have been instructed to stop deducting (by the cardholder). They give the policyholder control over the Cardhold...Read more
er's money. The cardholder also doesn't receive notification that their card will be debited when policy is due for renewal. Unethical money grab from Woolworths. Legally it is not right. You either need to cancel your card or if they have already automatically debited your card, you need to go to your bank to state that the terms/conditions & renewal notice was not sent to you, it was only sent to the policyholder...& that the 1st yearly payment was made over the phone as a 'once only' deduction. If this doesn't work, contact your member of parliament.4 comments
Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Leanne, thanks for reaching out to us. We would like to sincerely apologise for the issues regarding the payment and renewal. We appreciate your feedback on this and have passed this on to the rele... Read more
vant department for further review. If you still require assistance with this, please contact us on 1300 101 234 or via chat online on our website. Thank you.Hi Zubair, I explained the situation & was advised that the policyholder is the one who has the power over the cardholder. The staff just follow woolworths' unethical guidelines & continue to do so. ... Read more
I helped myself by closing my credit card account before woolworths allowed the policyholder to have his insurance paid (at my expense). Lucky for me I looked at my finances prior to the unauthorised deduction.Amanda P.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Leanne, thanks for reaching out again to us.We would like to sincerely apologise for the issues regarding the payment and renewal. We appreciate your feedback on this and have passed this on to the... Read more
relevant department for further review. If you still require assistance with this, please contact us on 1300 101 234 or via chat online on our website. Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
JohnpaulSouth East Queensland, QLD
Fantastic Service
I'd highly recommend Woolworths Insurance as they covered all contents impacted in my claim and my claim was looked into promptly and repairs performed on time.
They were quite accomodative during Covid19 pandemic and mine was completed in a month.
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Elisabeth L.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Johnpaul, thanks for sharing your feedback, we are so pleased to hear your claim was settled promptly and when we get feedback like this it enables us to thank our team members for a job well done. Thank you for choosing Woolworths Insurance.
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KrispPerth, WA
Ripped off!
Insured my iPhone it’s clearly on page 7. I have been with this company for five years first time I’ve made a claim and was told my phone isn’t for accidental breakage make sure you dont Get the standard cover, I was told over the phone it would be insured. $1,600 down the drain!Totally scammed
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Elisabeth L.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Krisp, thanks for getting in touch with us about our coverage. We're sorry for any inconvience caused and have passed on your feedback to the relevant department. Thank you.
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Woolworths Beware: This is definitely Fraudulent activity by a big player - be careful!
1st premium Was cheap (Online) then ramps by 50% next yr without any reason- automatically as well..Then spent equivalent of 4hrs trying, to contact by phone- 1hr 30mins was the longest in one try, then cut off..I have sent emails - with Robo reply’s asking to ring the 1300 number..Next step ombudsman.
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Again today another 50 mins trying to get through, what a disgraceful organisation, please let everyone know.
Elisabeth L.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Robert, thanks for reaching out. We apologise for the experience you have had in contacting us. If you still need assistance and would like to have a member of our Team follow this up with you dire... Read more
ctly, can you please let us know your preferred contact number, your policy number, full name and state by emailing our team at 'customerservice@woolworthsinsurance.com.au' Thank you.Hi Elizabeth, some good news - I will shop at Coles, ADI For groceries as well - and never deal with a woolworths company again, I’m glad I’m out ! It took me 2 weeks .. imagine the HELP your compan... Read more
y would have provided If I needed HELP.. Nothing !!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
AlbertSouth East Queensland, QLD
Telephone service is shocking have to wait hours
Have called regarding my home and content.
Spoke to some and quoted your own reference yet the person who answered said no number like that existed. I am an existing customer and need to speak to some one as I am about to cancell my home and contents with you.
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Elisabeth L.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Albert, thanks for reaching out to us. We would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused. If you still require assistance, please let us know your policy number, contact number and full name ... Read more
by emailing our team at 'customerservice@woolworthsinsurance.com.au'. Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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BEWARE
I cancelled my Woolworths insurance policy because the premiums increased too much. After calling them and waiting for over 30 minutes they agreed to cancel my policy. Suddenly 18 months later I start receiving text messages telling me my policy is about to be renewed! After calling and waiting about 15 minutes Josh answered the call and tells me that Woolworths never cancelled the policy! I demanded a hard copy written apology with a signature and refund of any and all monies extracted from my account without my permission. It seems Woolworths still had a copy of my original email cancellation as well!
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Elisabeth L.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Waz, thanks for getting in touch with us about your Home Insurance Policy. We would like to apologise for your policy not being cancelled and completely understand your frustrations. We'd love to h... Read more
ave a member of our Service Team follow this up with you directly to receive a prompt resolution. So we can arrange this for you, can you please email our team at 'customerservice@woolworthsinsurance.com.au' with your policy number, full name and contact number. If you have been insured elsewhere we kindly ask that you also attach a copy of your current Certificate of Insurance to the email if the back date cancellation is still required. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hearing from you soon.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Shiv K.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
Worst experience
Paid for highest valued fully accidental policy cover. Agents mentioned all accidental damage are covered. so transferred all policies just to know they won't cover accidental damage of mobiles phones. on top of that, $100 gift card promotion is not that easy. you have to chase up at least 20 times. their chat response time is shocking. at times, they take 2hrs to respond to one single question yet, if you take 1min to respond, they'll close your chat and you have to start all over again.
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Elisabeth L.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Shiv K, thanks for reaching out to us. We would like to sincerely apologise for the extended wait time through chat and the issues regarding the policy cover and promotion. We do appreciate your fe... Read more
edback on these matters which have been passed on to the relevant department for review. Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
VolkanSydney, NSW
Disgrace Of An Insurance Company
Loyal Customer of Several Years
Paid Annual Premium Upfront.
Made A Claim.
Paid Excess
No Work Actioned Or Any Communication In 6 Months
Tried Calling x 5 , Emailing x 2, Online Chat x 3 - No Call Backs, No Communication.
Just A Cash Grab.
Disgrace Of An Insurance Company
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Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Volkan, thanks for contacting us. We would like to apologise for the delay in processing your claim and understand your frustration in this regard. So that we can assist you further, can you please... Read more
send us a Private Message at http://m.me/WoolworthsInsurance and let us know your policy number, your phone number and the state you reside in. Thank you.I have already private messaged with all the details and I'm still waiting for a phone call from Woolworths, absolute nightmare. Unfortunately the occupants of the home are elderly (70 years of age) a... Read more
nd have been left living in a damaged home with no communication for over 7 months. You should be ashamed. DISGRACE.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
SamSydney, NSW
Do No Use Woolworth Home Insurance
My recent claim from the Feb NSW storms they declined my claim for my destroyed pool. After I was told on the phone it would be covered on the day. You want to contact them you need wait online for a min 1.5 hours. they don't respond to emails and for anything to happen takes at least 6 months!
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Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Sam, thanks for contacting us. We would like to apologise for the extended wait time and the issues regarding your claim you have experienced. If you wish to discuss the outcome of your claim furth... Read more
er, please contact our claims team on 1300 101 234 and one our consultants will be able to assist you. Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Eugene Z.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
Very disappointed, poor customer service, switching to other insurance immediately
The claim takes almost 2 months to be finalised and ending up rejected. I need to follow up for so many times to get the update and outcome. I better pay more and get better service with a more credible insurance company.
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Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Eugene, thanks for contacting us. We would like to apologise for issues you have experienced with our claims process. If you wish to discuss the outcome of your claim further, please contact our cl... Read more
aims team on 1300 101 234 and one our consultants will be able to assist you. Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Komal SamadhGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
It’s rubbish insurance company , they are money maker that’s all
Never pick my call , all the time waiting
They declined my claim without inform me . Crap company . Don’t buy this crap company otherwise you will lost your money , they sent little kid to inspect our house lack of information he didn’t tell us anything and check the house and walk away
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This Is crap company
They don’t have experienced person who can tell to customer what actually reason for it. They recruit only kid they don’t have enough knowledge to tell customers for reason for damage .
Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Komal, thanks for contacting us. We would like to apologise for the issues you have experienced with our claims process. So that we can assist you further, can you please send us a Private Message ... Read more
at http://m.me/WoolworthsInsurance and let us know your policy number, your phone number and the state you reside in. Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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Absolute disgrace .. and waste of money I would put -5 stars if there was an option!!
I have had a claim in since March for hail damage to our pergola... still waiting on a response called many times and most of the time no one answers after an hour I hang up. I once got hold of "Claims superviser Aruna" who promised someone would review and contact me within 48 hours - well 3 weeks later and nothing. Its unethical and I tried going to the complaints section who have advised me that they have 45 days to review my case and advise if Woolworths are acting in accordance with insurance guidelines but they can't sort my issue.. so pointless. Now tried to ring Hollard ins (underwriter) phone just keeps ringing. Dont waste your money!
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Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Dee, thanks for contacting us. We would like to apologise for the delay in processing your claim and understand your frustration in that regard. So that we can assist you further, can you please se... Read more
nd us a Private Message at http://m.me/WoolworthsInsurance and let us know your policy number, your phone number and the state you reside in. Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Gary H.Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
- Verified customer
Unresponsive. Farms out claim processing to a company that can only handle part of the claim.
Quote and setup was easy, all online. Pricing reasonable. I have been with them for 10+ years for house and multiple cars.
Great until you lodge a claim. They are unresponsive, phones lines are impossible to get through in less than 2 hours and emails will be completely ignored. No way to speak to them. The home repairs were farmed out to a third party that only focuses on getting your excess paid then ignores you again. I eventually got someone out but they were obviously the cheapest bidder and the work has been sub-par. Months later I am s...Read more
till waiting to hear when they will fix the damage they caused. The only way action happens is for me to contantly chase the people personally involved. Neither the third party or Woolworths will speak with me. My contents claim has been completely ignored. I was supposed to be paid out for some of the damage they deemed difficult to repair. Months later I have no idea when that will happen. Meanwhile more water damage occurs.3 comments
Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Gary H, thanks for contacting us. We would like to apologise for the delay in processing your claim and the issues with the repairs. So that we can assist you further, can you please send us a Priv... Read more
ate Message at http://m.me/WoolworthsInsurance and let us know your policy number, your phone number and the state you reside in. Thank you.Update: Responded to an email from many months ago not long after this review, then nothing else in the last two months.
Farheen A.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Gary H, thanks for contacting us again. We would like to apologise for the delay in processing your claim and the issues with the repairs. If you still need assistance and would like to have a memb... Read more
er of our Team follow this up with you directly, can you please let us know your preferred contact number, your policy number, full name and state by emailing our team at 'customerservice@woolworthsinsurance.com.au' Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Bibin J.
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Poor customer service
Woolworths use a contractor called Restorex they come and knock door with out appointment. I never recommend Woolworths insurance.they are cheap for the first year then they increase never buy the policy with them.
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Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Bibin, thanks for contacting us. We would like to apologise for the issues with the repairs. If you still require assistance with this matter, can you please send us a Private Message at http://m.m... Read more
e/WoolworthsInsurance and let us know your policy number, your phone number and the state you reside in. Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
BoadesSydney, NSW
Isn’t it funny
Isn’t it funny how when you purchase their insurance they take your payment instantaneously yet if you cancel or get a refund of same policy it takes them 2 weeks to get your money back. Pure greed and poor service.
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Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Boades, thanks for getting in touch with. We would like to apologise for the issues regarding the refund and service. All refunds do take up to 10 business days to be credited to your account. We d... Read more
o appreciate your feedback regarding this and it has been passed on to the relevant department to improve our services in the future. Thank you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
jcodey24South East Queensland, QLD
Excellent
We have almost completed a storm damage claim and I have to say the service from Woolworths Insurance has been nothing short of amazing from start to finish. Claim Central organised the repair which involved carpentry, painting and finally floor polishing. Yes it was a process but I would highly recommend based on our experience.
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Zubair W.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi jcodey24, thank you for the review. We aim to provide an excellent experience for all our customers, and we’re happy to hear your claims experience was positive. Thank you.
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Questions & Answers
Dianaasked
Are solar panels covered under Woolworths House and Content Insurance?
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Elisabeth L.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi Diana, thank you for reaching out to us and we would like to apologise for the delay in response. Solar panels are covered under our policy cover, If they are installed on your home the value can be included in the overall Building Sum Insured amount. If you need any assistance please reach out to us through our Live Chat service on our website https://insurance.woolworths.com.au/ where one of our Customer Service Representatives are available via web chat from 8.30am - 7.30pm weekdays and 9.30am to 4.30pm on weekends.
Lutzasked
How come no one is answering when I call about my insurance claim
Trying to call since last Wednesday every time I’m waiting for over an hour today I’ve been waiting for 2 hours and no one takes the call!!!!
This is absolutely unacceptable!!!
How do I get to talk to anyone???
HELP!!!!!!!!
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I had the same problem, finally spoke to a lovely girl her name is Anisy....was very helpful....I hope our issue will be resolved this week...
Hello All,
customers of this insurance company know how unprofessional and useless it is.
for those interested let us start a class action with ACCC
Customer Service RepWoolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hey Lutz,
Thank you for getting in contact.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this process may have caused.
As you are probably aware with everything thats going on, our claims department is in high demand at the moment. The correct number to get in contact with the claims department is 1300 10 12 34 and follow the correct prompts that will take you through to the correct claims team.
johnasked
just got text home ins policy hom105892856 what is this for been waiting on phone for 30 minutes
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Why are you asking me you moron
I don’t understand your question
Ryan A.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hey John, thank you for your question and we do apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Unfortunately we are not able to discuss personal policy details here so please contact our friendly customer service team via the phone at 1300 10 1234 or via live web chat through our website.
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Amanda P.Woolworths Home and Contents Insurance
Hi S Walker, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear about your experience. If you wish to discuss your concerns further, please give us a call on 1300 10 1234 or alternatively send us a priva... Read more
te message with your name and contact number, so we can arrange for a team member to contact you.