Car insurance - Assistance from the legal eagles.

[shadow_man]

Hi,

I had an accident in September '08 - A bakkie crashed in to the back of me at a red robot. I am uninsured and his insurance is covering the damages (Zurich insurance). They had me submit 3 quotes which I did but they are now offering me less than the lowest of the 3. They are offering me R4300 as opposed to the cheapest quote of R5300 and the second quote of R7900 and the third of about R10500.

Is this legal? Surely I have some sort of ombudsman to complain to. They havent replied to my emails from before Christmas after I claimed that this was not on and that they must atleast meet my cheapest quote as I should not have to bear any of the costs if I was not at fault.

Do I have any board I can complain to?

Thanks,

J

 

[cipha]

check out http://www.osti.co.za/

give them a call and tell them whats going on

 

[CathJ]

Let us know what you find out - I'm interested to know what their obligations are, since they're not your insurer.

 

[shadow_man]

Let us know what you find out - I'm interested to know what their obligations are, since they're not your insurer.

I heard from someone who works as a lawyer for hollard that it is illegal for them to offer me less than my lowest quote. I will have to follow up - but for now i've threatened them with the ombudsman if they refuse to reply to me.

Thanks for the link to http://www.osti.co.za/

J

 

[shadow_man]

Zurich insurance - unprofessional - AVOID

http://www.hellopeter.com/the_comment.asp?recid=230797

So now i've posted a comment on hellopeter about this - I'm sick and tired of them avoiding me or giving me the run around.

J