Industry AI Summary

Based on an analysis of recent customer reviews across South African insurance providers, the industry delivers a sharply divided experience. Customers consistently praise the professionalism and dedication of individual consultants, who are frequently named and commended for going above and beyond. However, the claims process remains the industry's most significant pain point, with many customers describing lengthy delays, unexpected rejections, and poor communication during stressful life events.

Industry Strengths

  • Agent Quality & Customer Care: South African insurance consultants stand out as a genuine strength. Customers routinely name specific agents and praise their patience, product knowledge, and ability to make complex insurance feel understandable and personal.

Best in Insurance

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To rank in best categories, a business must actively reply to reviews and have received 12 or more reviews in the last 12 months.

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Platinum Life
#1 in Insurance
4.79|41,947 reviews
TrustIndex9.530999183654785
Avg Reply9h 57m
NPS67
Replied to 11.39240506329114% of negative reviews

Typically takes 5h 59m to reply

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Bloom

Bloom

Verified
#2 in Insurance
4.86|7,246 reviews
TrustIndex9.486907005310059
Avg Reply6h 5m
NPS77
Replied to 10% of negative reviews

Typically takes 41m to reply

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Prime South Africa
#3 in Insurance
4.68|45,424 reviews
TrustIndex9.386316299438477
Avg Reply7h 23m
NPS72
Replied to 7.5% of negative reviews

Typically takes 45h 5m to reply

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MiWay Insurance
#4 in Insurance
4.68|242,912 reviews
TrustIndex9.304422378540039
Avg Reply3h 9m
NPS61
Replied to 8.950617283950617% of negative reviews

Typically takes 36h 16m to reply

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AllLife

AllLife

Verified
#5 in Insurance
4.74|9,503 reviews
TrustIndex9.289022445678711
Avg Reply5h 9m
NPS57
Replied to 5.263157894736842% of negative reviews

Typically takes 66h 60m to reply

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King Price Insurance
#6 in Insurance
4.66|115,487 reviews
TrustIndex9.278642654418945
Avg Reply3h 24m
NPS65
Replied to 9.03954802259887% of negative reviews

Typically takes 22h 41m to reply

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Bsure Insurance Advisors
#7 in Insurance
4.65|5,549 reviews
TrustIndex9.206122398376465
Avg Reply27h 35m
NPS62
Replied to 0% of negative reviews

Typically takes to reply

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Blink by MiWay
#8 in Insurance
4.77|4,300 reviews
TrustIndex9.195134162902832
Avg Reply16h 35m
NPS51
Replied to 23.076923076923077% of negative reviews

Typically takes 145h 9m to reply

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dotsure.co.za
#9 in Insurance
4.70|48,202 reviews
TrustIndex9.169588088989258
Avg Reply4h 5m
NPS67
Replied to 6.280193236714976% of negative reviews

Typically takes 6h 31m to reply

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Bidvest Insurance
#10 in Insurance
4.25|6,014 reviews
TrustIndex9.070062637329102
Avg Reply5h 27m
NPS47
Replied to 9.090909090909092% of negative reviews

Typically takes 2h 7m to reply

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Oneplan Insurance
#11 in Insurance
4.56|31,471 reviews
TrustIndex9.05849838256836
Avg Reply5h 14m
NPS53
Replied to 8.108108108108109% of negative reviews

Typically takes 19h 11m to reply

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Virseker

Virseker

Verified
#12 in Insurance
4.44|7,394 reviews
TrustIndex8.881275177001953
Avg Reply16m
NPS53
Replied to 3.1746031746031744% of negative reviews

Typically takes 5h 36m to reply

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Momentum Insure
#13 in Insurance
4.41|26,963 reviews
TrustIndex8.869982719421387
Avg Reply3h 59m
NPS53
Replied to 15.263157894736842% of negative reviews

Typically takes 9h 46m to reply

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Budget Insurance
#14 in Insurance
4.26|32,314 reviews
TrustIndex8.658425331115723
Avg Reply47m
NPS26
Replied to 7.086614173228346% of negative reviews

Typically takes 7h 40m to reply

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Pineapple Insurance
#15 in Insurance
4.46|24,224 reviews
TrustIndex8.602538108825684
Avg Reply7h 47m
NPS25
Replied to 12.598425196850393% of negative reviews

Typically takes 26h 10m to reply

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Auto & General
#16 in Insurance
4.23|25,301 reviews
TrustIndex8.537378311157227
Avg Reply1h 55m
NPS43
Replied to 9.482758620689655% of negative reviews

Typically takes 9h 42m to reply

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1st for Women
#17 in Insurance
4.12|21,141 reviews
TrustIndex8.328767776489258
Avg Reply36m
NPS37
Replied to 9.502262443438914% of negative reviews

Typically takes 2h 49m to reply

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OUTsurance

OUTsurance

Verified
#18 in Insurance
4.24|59,673 reviews
TrustIndex8.271955490112305
Avg Reply26h 59m
NPS63
Replied to 7.614213197969544% of negative reviews

Typically takes 44h 45m to reply

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Naked Insurance
#19 in Insurance
4.22|8,602 reviews
TrustIndex8.215309143066406
Avg Reply4h 33m
NPS63
Replied to 18.571428571428573% of negative reviews

Typically takes 5h 46m to reply

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Santam

Santam

Verified
#20 in Insurance
4.31|26,538 reviews
TrustIndex8.174941062927246
Avg Reply4h
NPS39
Replied to 10.666666666666668% of negative reviews

Typically takes 14h 1m to reply