I have been trying since 1/1/2020 to get some reaction from this Co.. I spent about three hours the other day, got passed around to about six people I couldn’t understand,, the have not replied to at least five emails, are not in the least interested in any evidence.. meantime the room that the ceiling collapsed in is a health hazard because of dust,, they could not care less.
Anyone considering buying shares in this Co. should read the reviews first..
A nightmare to TRY and contact, a wide berth is my advice..

The most hopeless people I have ever dealt with. They do not have a clue how to handle a claim. So many mistakes and they don't understand the basics of what needs to be done. I was shocked how bad they are since this is the first time I have made a claim.

Provided the required documentation requested for accidental damage to A laptop... have rung numerous times over the last 3 weeks... to be told I'm sorry... the last person didn't get the payment approved.. but I will do that now and the money will be in your bank account 5-7days. The last 3 people I have spoken to have given me the same spill... least one admitted that the person I spoke to the time before didn't do what they said they would do.. my patience is wearing very thin now. I just want this claim finalised!

Did a lot of shopping for Home Insurance. I was already with SGIC for auto insurance and recently purchased a new car. The changeover was super easy and it was actually a reduction in cost. He offered home insurance. i didn't take it on the spot. I wanted to do my research. I found the price to be very good compared to others, and although I haven't had to make a claim, the service is fantastic. Just took care of a mistake I made online and the guy on SGIC webchat came up straight away, without having to wait at all, and fixed my error in no time. Happy so far!

We have been with SGIC for 29 years but as soon as we settle a car insurance claim we will be moving all 6 of our insurances. A car reversed into my car at a petrol station so not my fault and from the very beginning we have received wrong information, wrong directives, unhelpful assistants, been told the money would be in our account then its not and delays after delays. Very dissatisfied and quite stressful. Overseas call centres that have a script and do not deter from that. Would not recommend to anyone!!!

I have several policies with SGIC and we have had two rental issues where a hot water pipe broke under ground damaging the Linen press cabinet with steam damaging the cabinet etc. When they came to fix it they fixed the Cabinet and need to cut the cornise away to get the cabinet in. You would think they would fix it, well the carpenter turned around and blamed the damage of the cornise on the tile roof. i complained yet nothings been done to fix it 5 years on.

Would not recommend SGIC to anyone. Have been with them for years. Very difficult to communicate with. Have changed our insurance to an Australian Company not a company based in SOUTH AFRICA. Staff were rude and had no idea what the were talking about. Don't insure with them. Doesn't even deserve 1 star

Been with SGIC for 16 years. Never missed a payment or was late paying. Always thought they would do the right thing, especially with long standing, loyal customers. When it came time to pay for the damages, they wriggled and twisted and ended up paying a fraction of the losses. Very disappointing when they were quick to take the premiums but reluctant to give the required services. And had a few rude people on the phone.

After over 40 years of insurance I have never encountered anything like this foreign company. Not sure if deliberately obtuse or simply give the run around so that you give up. Congrats I gave up and I'm not easily dissuaded but life's too short and it was a small claim so I cancelled. Imagine if it was a significant claim you wouldn't stand a chance. Look elsewhere preferably Australian owned. Also, I believe their assessors are rorting the system.

I have been a long term customer for 20+ years, with only one claim made, so what is more important than value for money was their customer service and ability to accommodate my needs, my policy was easy to set up and over the years i have updated it with no problems, but unfortunately recently when i contacted SGIC to place a claim i did not receive the customer service i had previously had, i found i was having to call to see how my claim was progressing the service consultant was very hard to understand and seemed not to really understand the problem when the assessor attended my property a carpenter was sent not an electrician very frustrating! and to top it off i'm still in limbo. Currently looking for a new provider.

Whilst the actual Home Policy is reasonably good value and dealing with the Australian based staff and their Assessors is good, getting you claim underway and progressing it with any further information or any ongoing questions is really difficult.
This was also witnessed first hand when visiting the SGIC 'Shopfront' in Adelaide South Australia recently. Their own staff were re-routed to South Africa and put on hold for ages whilst trying to provide me with face to face customer service. They too appeared really frustrated.
Whatever happened to good local customer service?

rude dismissive and unhelpful staff obviously trained to make claiming extremely difficult.
do not use this company as they will prove to be unreliable and difficult to deal with .I have been a customer for 14 years and will be taking my business elsewhere

Tried to change policy & address online and requested a call back - automated response and sent another certificate with no changes. Call centre doesn't answer after holding for 20mins. Cannot cancel policy online in self-help. Call centre using "cheap labour" in Umhlanga, Durban, who quote according to a set of tables!! Utterly useless!! I cannot imagine what making a claim must be like??

I've been a customer for 22 years with 7 policies I've just had my bike stolen and have been told that my claim is not valid so i will be taking my business elsewhere very upset ex customer lift your game sgic.

Everything goes well until you need to make a claim, advised property would be made safe as soon as possible, no action for 24 hrs, complete lack of communication. Staff unfriendly.