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ebay for ever
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Shocking
Loyal cgu customer for almost 20 years. I got the new car insurance policy it went up $ 144 dollars when i phoned cgu about in they given me three reasons no 1 it was my post code no 2 it was my age and no 3 that i was going to make i claim so i went online for a quote and the price for i new member was $360 dollars less so as a loyal customer you get nothing as a new customer you get a great deal even after you email cgu the new quote never ever again with cgu not even a good recommendation policy is now cancelled.
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policy 23b808303700 16 thanks for the offer renae but as usual cgu is not goingto look in to the case as the team manager claims she tried to solve the matter by phone o the 4 May and the 5 and th... Read more
e 6 cup day she must have phoned the wrong number because i do not have any calls registerd on my phone now i have 8 different quotes so the best way was to cancell the policy and go with some one else i'm thinking of taking the matter to current afairs as cgu even after having received my emails has not tried to do anything all i get is $ 2 to $3 dollars offSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Terrible service
I purchased car insurance through BUPA but the contract is actually with CGU. I am usually a loyal customer but I am just about to cancel my policy. Unfortunately my car was involved in an accident & the claims process has been horrendous. Multiple phone calls, hours on hold, being disconnected as you get passed from person to person, an allocated claims officer who is never available, being shunted to call centre operators who can't speak English well enough to discuss anything in detail, requested call backs that never happen, having to expla...Read more
in everything over & over to each new person you speak with... I disputed the excess applied & despite 3 weeks of continuous effort which actually resulted in a review of the recorded phone conversation of my most recent renewal, wherein I was proven to be right, the company refused to help & did not care that I've chosen to leave in protest. No customer service, just robots who attempt to wear you down & hope you'll go away. BUPA need to find a new underwriter.1 comment
Care TeamCGU
Hi Marnie, thank you for your honest feedback. We are sorry that you have been left feeling this way after your claim. A claim should be pain-free and easy. If you would like the Social Team to fol... Read more
low anything up, please feel free to PM us via Facebook Messenger ~RenaeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AnthonyAdelaide
worst experience ever. would give zero starts if it was an option.
worst experience ever.
Im just your average hard working tradie.
had full comprehensive vehicle insurance on my work van.
Had an accident that wasn't my fault and was treated horribly.
To be honest i wished i didn't have comprehensive insurance, i would have been better of.
I paid a premium for a so called top product and got absolutely appalling service in return.
Cgu were not honest, open or transparent, when it came to aspects of my claim.
I had to get 4 different car valuations before i got one with any evidence about how they ...Read more
came to that figure. losing my work vehicle made life incredibly difficult especially when you run your own business. i had hopped cgu would step up to the plate and make my claims process run smooth. Wrong the whole process was beyond a joke. I wasted so much time and energy dealing with their appalling behavior.
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Do not go through cgu ..absolute RIP offs
Car had water damage.
Cgu needed 4 opinions..give the car back unrepaired but still want their excess.
A week later ..all codes on dash and motor affected.
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Care TeamCGU
Hey 'Rain' thanks for reviewing our Car Insurance Product. Sorry to hear that you have been having difficulty with your Car Claim through CGU. This should be an easy and pain free process. If you w... Read more
ould like to PM us your claims details via Messenger we can get your concerns escalated on your behalf ~RenaeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
EffieBrisbane
CGU Insurance Claims Is A Joke
CGU Motor Vehicle Insurance claims process is a joke.
No one can assess a vehicle & deem it fixable then a week later write it off due to damage from when the vehicle was stolen & recovered.
Crash repairers can't fix anything. This get complained about. Doesn't get fixed. CGU put your life at risk. Your family lives at a risk.
You tell them you want a 2nd quote they don't allow it.
They break the Motor Vehicle Insurance code of conduct.
They put you under extreme stress financially, emotionally & mentally.
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Effie, thanks for your honest feedback. I apologise that you have been left feeling this way from our Claims Processes. Please let us know how the Code of Conduct has been breached. The Social T... Read more
eam can escalate your concerns if you choose to PM us via Messenger with your claims details. We are happy to help and would like to find a solution to your claim and assist in making you feel supported ~AlisonSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
JakeyGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
Disgusting
It takes almost an hour to answer the phone,
in the end you get nothing, disgusting, if you have
insurance with them get out now or you will become very
angry and depressed! when its time to make a claim.
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Jakey, thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. I understand you are frustrated and you should not be feeling like this. If there is anything the Social Team can follow up for you pleas... Read more
e feel free to PM us via Messenger and we can take it further ~AlisonSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AselaMelbourne
Worst experience ever
Our car was hit by customer of CGU car insurance and due to their customer's fault we were told to get a hire car and pay the price for hire car and send them the receipt, every time we call them they telling different stories and can't even contact them easily, we had to wait more than 30 minutes every time when we call them. It's been more than six weeks and still have not received the money for the hire car.
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Care TeamCGU
Hi there, thanks for the review. You are entitled to claim back the money you paid for the hire car if our customer is at fault. Sometimes the process is a little longer than expected though. Feel fre... Read more
e to PM us your claim and contact details. We are happy to organise a call back for you from our claims team so you can understand the next steps on the claim. Thanks! ~RubieSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
I called up for a car claim policy, and i was put on hold longer than aeroplane ride from australia
I called up for a car claim policy, and i was put on hold longer than a aeroplane ride from australia to america. Terrible, terrible never go with these people!
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Terrible insurance company worst experience
The company has left a bitter taste in my mouth the other fella that hits me insurance (aami) was better if u are thinking of insuring through cgu run the other way 5 weeks and my cars still not done atleast 1 more week
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Car repaired after hours of my time chasing after CGU
I am a third party and my experience has been very stressful and have had to spend hours and hours of my own time chasing it up to get the car repaired and getting re-imbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.
They put all of the responsibility on the third party to get the car repaired, I thought that would be their job.
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Frank
- 2 reviews
Cannot claim and long process for nothing.
I rang them to make a claim then I was put on hold for 1hr. What’s worse is the line was cut. Called them back and explained how I was treated. Transferred again and waited forever Got someone on the line and they would say anything to make you lose yourself and get angry and threatened to end the call. Unnecessary questions just to get away from settlement. Never ever again going back.
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CGU "The House Always Wins"
Do not use CGU. They will do anything to not pay and the worst thing is there is nothing you can do about it.
Complain and they get worse. Purchasing insurance is a contract between you and the company. Trying to enforce the contract if you not happy with it is time consuming and expensive. CGU know this and use it as a tool to under pay or not pay at all. CGU "The House Always Wins".
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is anyone posting here actually a CGU client?
BEST!! I'm confused by these reviews I've had an amazing experience I got into a car accident and they have been so great replaced all my baby seats I'm so happy with how quick and easy it was to claim (I was at fault) I highly suggest them and confused at the reviews they have personally been great and unbeatable on price
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Car stolen under CGU repairer care
Small bingle, went to their repair agent, car was stolen. AGREED VALUE....automatically depreciated annually, left me some 10k out of pocket for special vehicle. Claims tried to get me to pay rego which was prepaid on car. Crash repairer basically told me to whistle dixsy, so now my stuff that was in vehicle, whilst in CGU "APPROVED REPAIRER" Care is gone. If you decide to take insurance with CGU INSURANCE, let me say this to you now, " you're a complete moron and deserve it"
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Linda WeeksSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
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Worst Insurance Experience I have had in 39 years of car insurance
Was sent a bill for $2637, it was in the wrong name, quoted the wrong registration and details following an accident my daughter was involved. I tried to call CGU to correct the error . I was placed on hold 3 times whilst being transferred to the wrong departments and I was cut off during the process. I called back and was told there was a long waiting time but after 50 mins I hung up. I called again and requested that someone could call me back but was told there was not that facility available. I then asked to speak to a Supervisor and was to...Read more
ld the Supervisor was not in the office today. I hung up and have decided to ignore the Tax Invoice I have received from CGU. Let them call me now. We are insured with RACQ who gave me a claim number to forward on to the other vehicle owners involved in the accident, they were available to speak to me after a short waiting period whenever I called and after this experience with CGU I am relieved that I have never nor ever will deal with them. I only gave them a one star since I didn't know how to rate them zeroSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Got brushed off for calling for cancellation on the weekend
My mother just called to cancel our registration with them, and just got told that their phone service is "not entitled" to do larger matter than claim and to call back on weekdays. We've been insured for so long but got back nothing on the time of need, and while there are other insurance company that does the registration over the weekend, CGU just happens to not have someone on post to process important matters.
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lathaAdelaide
- 2 reviews
- 6 likes
Thankfully I am not insured with you!
I am not your customer, had to deal with you as the other party who damaged my car is your customer. Your staff are rude, angry and down right liers. After I got the claim number, went ahead to get a repair quote, and called them to ask when the repairs can happen, the obnoxious female staff who took the call told me to go back to my own insurance and make a claim. May be high on meth to say the least. Time to tidy up your act!
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Alex GGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Waiting on the phone for close to an hour to speak to a human being!
My wife is insured with CGU through work. When she accidentally reversed into my car in our driveway i had no idea what i was going to face with this insurance company. At first i was told emphatically by CGU representitive that i cannot claim through them and i need to ring my insurer (which is false), then i spent waiting to talk to a company representative for close to 1 hour to organize a hire car, then another 45 minutes to ask them to extend the hire for one day as my car would take a day longer in the workshop to be repaired. On the phon...Read more
e, my concerns were completely dismissed, i was told that it is normal to wait that long and no apologies of any sort were offered. Shame on you CGU - second rate service from a second rate company. I will never buy insurance from you - incompetent and rude.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
L CooperMelbourne
Archaic claims process suitable for people with time only
Had to make a third party claim recently and had to ring CGU claims department no less than three times. It took me no less than 1 hour on hold before I could speak to someone. When asked about an extension or specific person I could direct my queries to in the future and to reduce the amount of time spent on the line, I was told "Our wait times (on a call) is usually one hour"!!! In this day and age, one would think wait times of over 10 minutes on the phone is non-existent. I'm a professional in the research sector and have extensive experien...Read more
ce in CX research. @CGU If you are reading this, your CX strategy is in desperate need of overhaul before your customers defect (if they haven't already done so!) and your reputation is at stake here. I will not only be a critic, but I will also actively speak poorly of CGU when the opportunity arises.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Suitable for people who have patience and time
Made me wait for 1 hour and 05 minutes Then My battery died. I gave them a call back and again another 57 minute...what a waste of time...
They have no email id either to contact on google or website.
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Questions & Answers
DON18asked
Hi there,
I understand that you're dealing with tens and thousands of claims due to unprecedented events recently. But I believe, there's no excuse when it comes to not resolving the problem on time. You guys have no patience when it comes to grabbing money from us. I pay over $2k for my AMG. I'm a disappointed customer just like thousands of others. I thought I was in the better hands due to the hefty premium I was paying. Now, I was wondering how long does it take to process a writeoff and replace my car with a new one with the current backlog? I need a genuine answer because I found a car to replace (same make, model & spec) and I'm happy to put a deposit until you sort out the payment for it. Please advise me correctly so I can work things out my way or else this won't get solved for months.
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Don, I unfortunately won't be able to answer that because every single claim is different. If you would like to me to escalate your claim and have someone call you about your write off vehicle can you please message us on Facebook http://bit.ly/2pbDydv and let us know you're from product review. ~Natalie
Angeasked
How long does it take to receive a premium back credit? Is this payed by cheque or does it go into your account?
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Ange, thanks for the question. Can you confirm if you are asking about a refund from cancelling or amending a policy or a settlement from a claim? ~Natalie
Hi, a refund when canceling a policy.
Care TeamCGU
Thanks for confirming Ange, we can refund by bsb & account where possible otherwise it's a cheque. The refund can take anywhere from 3-10 days depending on the method chosen. ~Natalie
Dom T.asked
Is there a branch where you can visit to talk to someone face to face?
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Care TeamCGU
Hi Dom, we don't have any branches to visit however if you click this link http://bit.ly/2pbDydv and message us there with your claim details we can have someone contact you to help. ~ Jono
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Care TeamCGU
Thanks for your honest feedback 'ebay for ever'. You should not be left feeling like this - your renewal should be a competitive quote whether you are renewing or a new customer. If you would like t... Read more
he Social Team to follow up on this matter please PM us your policy details. Once again, we appreciate your review but apologise that you have experienced this after your long term loyalty ~Renae