Proffesional, polite and informative. Got me to sign up after explaining that the policy still pays out in first year for accidental death and at least money back if medically die through illness in f... See more
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SunLife is one of the UK’s best-known financial services companies, dedicated to making things as straightforward and good value as possible, with benefits specially developed to meet the needs of everyone over 50. We help people protect their world, prepare for the future and pursue their ambitions – with services such as over 50s life insurance, our Guaranteed Inheritance Plan, and equity release.
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It was very easy to fill in on line as…
It was very easy to fill in on line as this is a top up policy
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Horrendous Claims Experience
Really poor claims experience.
My Dad passed away and never missed a payment. They advertise saying really simple claims process and they pay out same day.
Called up with death certificate, claim approved. They promise same day payout. Call up next day as money still not received. They confirm bank details are correct and say end of day again, call up the next morning as money still not paid and get told again end of day. Have to re explain the situation to each agent who most of the time don’t seem to understand what I’m saying and try to fob me off without even investigating.
Still waiting for the payout now as they keep fobbing us off saying it’s coming In hours. We are now on day 5 with funeral expenses to pay for.
Not what you need when you’ve got everything else to deal with following the death of a parent. They have made everything so much more difficult.

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Amanda's was very helpful indeed she…
Amanda's was very helpful indeed she went through every thing very clearly so I understood it all I got the policy I wanted and the amount to pay each month that I could afford and the date my direct debit will go out suited me thankyou very much indeed
I spoke to Rebecca first and she was…
I spoke to Rebecca first and she was very helpful, we agreed on what I was looking for. She then put me on with Gary who went through everything again with me. I thought both representatives were very polite and friendly and I then agreed to move forward with a plan that suited my finances.
Who I spoke to on the phone was very…
Who I spoke to on the phone was very helpful and guided me through it all perfectly top class
Well every time I get in touch with you…
Well every time I get in touch with you everyone is so helpful and I thank you for making it so easy.
Rang sun life and Richard answered…
Rang sun life and Richard answered straight very polite and helpful you actually get through to a human being knowing there job
I genuinely do not know for the life of…
I genuinely do not know for the life of me how this company has such a high rating, from the 3rd March 2017 my Grandad paid 28 pounds per month and on the 3rd of November 2019 he was told this amount wouldn’t cover his funeral so he took an additional policy same company for an extra £16 per month. At the point he passed away he had paid £4,176 into his plan and the payout received is £3,670. To not even receive the amount that he put in is disgusting, save your money and put the money into an ISA or saving account. Total scam.

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Choose SunLife after my late husband choose them and was more then happy too for you to arrange mine. Many thanks.
The lady explained everything to me and…
The lady explained everything to me and was very easy to understand.sherill
It was straight to the point of what I…
It was straight to the point of what I wanted .no pressure to take a policy out.very friendly operator named Richard dealt with me.very pleased
Easy to set up another policy for Wen…
Easy to set up another policy for Wen I'm no longer here for my children.
I already have 3 other plans with…
I already have 3 other plans with sunlife and you get the added bonusof a giftcard
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