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Florence Corneloup

Florence Corneloup

  • 6 reviews
  • 10 likes

worst insurance company

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I would have give 0 stars, but had to give 1 star minimum...Hopeless customer service, wait for ages on the phone, not open at convenient times, cannot understand non english speaking people. Had my son listed as driver but was not advised that when he got his P plates, he would no longer be covered...had an accident and they declined the claim, I expected a big excess, but definitely not that I would not be covered...Disgusting! AVOID at all costs, RAA is cheaper anyway...

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25Yes
Claim MadeYes
Claimant is the policy holder Yes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim ApprovedNo
Car ModelToyota RAV4
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1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Florence, we're sorry to hear about your experience. You can raise this with our complaints team and they can review it

The worst insurance company I have ever delt with! Be aware!!!

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QBE looks after their best interests.
QBE told me that my vehicle is a ride off and not worth fixing.
I knew that my vehicle could be fixed for half the panel beater's quote.
The panel beater gave QBE an over inflated quote to fix it.
However I found out that my vehicle was sold to the panel beater from QBE.
QBE told me that my vehicle was a statutory ride off.
QBE won't disclose that my vehicle was sold and for how much.
I have lost money, because QBE would not pay my whole finance amount for my vehicle, the actual value of it and have ruined my claims history.
QBE mishandled my claim causing me financial and emotional stress.
QBE= LIARS NO NOT TRUST THEM WITH YOUR INSURANCE POLICY



Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeNo
1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Pelagia, we're sorry to hear about this experience. We recommend escalating this to our complaints team for review -

RobynMcDougall

RobynMcDougallAU

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Worst insurance company ever!!!!

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You are better off having NO insurance than going with QBE!!! My car got hail damage. Taken in to get fixed. When I got the car back it had MORE damage than what it had when it went in! Sunroof was broken! Front headlights scratched! Seals around headlights melted! My Mercedes is now absolutely wrecked! No help. No customer service. They couldn’t care less! $1000 excess and my car is ruined! QBE is the worst!

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25Yes
Claim MadeYes
Claimant is the policy holder Yes
Claim Resolution Time3+ months
Claim ApprovedYes
Car ModelMercedes-Benz M-Class W163 ML 350
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1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Robyn, per our response to your message on Facebook, if you can please PM us the details of the claim and a contact number, we can take a look into this



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Worst Insurance ever

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QBE is the worst insurance ever. Had a car reverse into me. Cleary at fault and told QBE it was his fault. They told me I’m not liable then they changed their minds and said I am. They never call back. Useless

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25Yes
Claim MadeYes
Claimant is the policy holder Yes
Claim DateJune 2022
Claim ApprovedNo
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2 comments
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Peter, we're sorry to hear about this experience. We will PM you for some details and look into it.

Peter
Peter

Really bad service, all their services are based in the Philippines probably paying 40 pesos per hour. Really poor.Im changing to AAMI

Mikef50

Mikef50Sydney, NSW

  • 83 reviews
  • 1 like

Best Green Slip

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For compulsory third party insurance......Green Slip, QBE makes it super easy, providing the best (cheapest) quote, and all applications available online (for standard cars/drivers). I've got two cars, and both Green Slips are through QBE. Renewal reminders always sent when due to make it easier. I always check at comparison sites to make sure QBE is best for me...and it remains so. Thank you QBE

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeCompulsory Third Party
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeNo
Car ModelHonda Jazz
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Ajay

AjaySydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Terrible, Unprofessional and Dishonest Service

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25Yes
Claim MadeYes
Claimant is the policy holder Yes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim DateMay 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
Car ModelToyota LandCruiser 70 VDJ GXL
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3 comments
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Ajay, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We will PM you for some details and look into this ~BLS

Ajay
Ajay

Ben the last message I got from you was requesting a claim no. Which I provided straight away. Sad to see the level of complacency in QBE. Just a note for people reviewing this “I never heard from Ben ever”.

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QBEQBE
Silver

SilverVictoria

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Dishonest. Contradictory. Breaching confidentiality. Unprofessional. No integrity.

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Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeThird Party Property Damage
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeNo
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1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Silver, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We will PM you for some details and take a look into it ~Ben

Erin

ErinGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Disgusting customer service

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Absolutely terrible customer service! They are quick to take your money off you for excess but take weeks to pay you your money that you are owed! They don’t get back to you regarding any complaints you lodge and don’t communicate between their departments! I even got a complaint confirmation email to confirm I lodged a complaint but then they tried to recall it! How unprofessional is that?! Never go with this company! I have warned you!

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time2-4 weeks
Claim DateMay 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
Car ModelKia Cerato
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1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Erin, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We will PM you for some more details and look into this ~BLS

Paul

PaulSydney, NSW

  • 4 reviews
  • 3 likes

Third Party Insurance

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QBE’s third party insurance for bikes is a rip off, many others offer comparable policies for approximately 1/3 less and when called their customer service was called they don’t care.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeThird Party Property Damage and Third Party, Fire and Theft
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeNo
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1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Paul, we're sorry to hear you didn't find our rates competitive. We will pass this on. If you have any specific further feedback, you can PM us ~BLS

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Irene R.

Irene R.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

There When You Need Them

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A guy reversed into the side of my car, I simply exchanged details and walked away.
It actually felt good, I wasn't even upset.
QBE handled everything, no worries.
QBE are reasonably priced premiums and easy fortnightly payments.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateAugust 2018
Claim ApprovedYes
Car ModelHolden Trax
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1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Irene, we're glad we were able to help!

Caroline

CarolineVictoria

  • 3 reviews

Worst insurance company ever.

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I got into an accident January of this year, only to have to wait 5 months to be told that no party was at fault.

The other party was a very old elderly man who failed to stop at a giveaway sign and drove straight into traffic damaging my car.

After being told that the other party was clearly liable this company comes back and tells me that each party needs to sort out their own damages.

So I have to pay $1600 to a useless insurance company that has done nothing for me. Meanwhile the other party think their reckless driving is ok.

Thank you for nothing QBE.

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25Yes
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time3+ months
Claim DateJanuary 2022
Claim ApprovedNo
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Aaron R.

Aaron R.Gippsland, VIC

Their assessor tried to bully me into accepting $4000 less payout for a total loss of vehicle.

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Constantly had to chase them up. Assessor original market value was $4000 less than what i eventually received. Assessor provided zero evidence at how he arrived at this figure. I had to pay for private valuation and fight for a figure that was closer to market value (still below). Very very slow process, I was without a car for over a 6 weeks .

Transparency
Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim DateMarch 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
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Maggie

MaggiePerth, WA

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

No trust in QBE car insurance

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1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Maggie, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We will PM you for some more details and look into this ~BLS

WIdjaja Thajeb

WIdjaja ThajebSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Valuation Matters

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeCompulsory Third Party and Third Party Property Damage
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim DateMarch 2018
Claim ApprovedYes
Car ModelToyota Echo XP
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1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi WIdjaja, thank you for your review. We recommend escalating this to our complaints team on [email protected] to be reviewed. We also recommend editing your review to remove your personal information ~BLS

Rodrigo

RodrigoSouth East Queensland, QLD

Horrible customer service team!

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The WORSE insurance I ever deal with. Im trying to have a cancellation from my canceled policy and its been over 2 months and 3 phone calls and nothing is done, every time I have to explain everything again and again and nothing happen after, USELESS!!! Imagine If I had a claim?! Don't go there to save a $10 a month because later you wont get paid if you need too!

Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeNo
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1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Rodrigo, we're sorry to hear about this. If you can PM us with your policy number, we will take a look at it.

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Angry AF

Angry AFGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

Don't sign up with these incompetent idiots!

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Insurance TypeComprehensive
Plan covers drivers under 25No
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim DateNovember 2018
Claim ApprovedYes
Car ModelFord Fiesta WS
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Parry

ParryAdelaide

Worst company for Everything

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I have been from last 2 years with th QBE .
I claim before 1.5 Months and still they haven’t finalised my claim they already debited all the amount from account for claim .
Even staff doesn’t know what they doing lack of knowledge and experience it’s really disappointing experience so please don’t buy any insurance from QBE AND Anz Bank car Insurance have a type with QBE SO BE CAREFUL .

Insurance claim madeYes
1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Parry, we're sorry to hear about this. We will PM you for some details and look into it ~BLS

Horrible service takes forever for assessment or even pick up the phone!

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I was using QBE to claim a repair for my motorcycle. First I have to figure out the right number to contact with, different department just simply push to the other. Second to make the call, they are extremely busy which means I have to wait at least 20 minutes for each call, and it turns out “sorry we cannot help you, I can transfer you to...” then another waiting. Finally when I dropped off my vehicle at the body shop, it’s been 2 weeks later after the accident.

It’s not the worst, the motorcycle is sitting there for another 2 weeks just waiting for insurance assessment. I made the claim on 15/12/18, now i’m still waiting for it. A total waste of time and money, not even worth it, do yourself a favor and try something else

Insurance claim madeYes
1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Daniel, we're sorry to hear about this, We will PM you for some details ~BLS

J P

J PMelbourne

  • 2 reviews

Excellent Customer Service

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I have been with QBE for many years. The reason I don't take my business elsewhere is because QBE meets all my needs. Just updated my details with them today and again the process was easy and straightforward. Special thanks to Chris and Jake from the customer service team who were immensely patient with my questions.

Insurance claim madeNo
1 comment
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi JP, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience and we will make sure this feedback gets to Chris and Jake ~BLS

Aggie

AggieErina

  • 2 reviews

QBE A Bigger Problem Than The Hail

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Insurance claim madeYes
3 comments
QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Aggie, we're sorry to hear about this experience. We will PM you for some details and take a look into it ~BLS

Aggie
Aggie

The issue regarding hail damage has been favourably resolved following a personal visit to the office provided an understanding and pleasant experience.

QBE
QBEQBE

Hi Aggie, we're pleased to hear this has been resolved ~BLS

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Anwar sultan

Anwar sultanasked

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Hi by mistake i put some number wrong in VIN what should I do

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dpaskal

dpaskalasked

Car Insurance

Is it possible to have my 0 (zero) demerit abstract for over 10 yrs from Alberta Canada, acknowledged by QBE for a reduction in insurance for my vehicle registered in NSW, Australia. If anyone knows or a rep from QBE can help with this please contact me at [email protected]

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If I have logged a claim can I cancel the claim before it is written off and keep the car to fix myself?

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