Name: Legal & General
Rating: 1.66

“Legal & General make changing your pension-receiving bank details virtually impossible. Having been encouraged to opt for paperless correspondence by my bank and by Legal & General, I do not have any hard copy documentation. When attempting to change bank details within the L&G portal they request hardcopy proof of the new bank account details, which of course L&G and banks enthusiastically discourage. They will accept electronic correspondence but, for security reasons, banks do not transmit bank account information via email. What should be a two minute admin process turns into a very protracted, time-wasting distraction which consumes weeks/moths of your time. I find the nonchalant arrogance of Legal & General quite astonishing. Only when I have the right to move my pension fund to an alternative provider without penalty will failing organisations such as Legal & General move to change.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I had protection insurance on my pension and so did my husband, long story short I called them to say we could no longer pay it and the girl I trusted to look after it on the call only left me with not kicking in the payment protection to cover the monthly payments now I’m left with a pension worth nothing…. They have no record of the call I asked did they record then and they didn’t so simply I loose don’t know why but I loose”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Terrible company that we are to take up with the ombudsman as the service is nothing short of insulting. Grandfather paid into a policy for 20 years and when died they are making it near impossible to make a claim. The staff are incompetent with a could not careless attitude. Wanting documents galore from a copy of the will , power of attorney , original death cert etc which has being sent twice recorded and still say its lost. The company is a complete joke. We have cancelled all our polices due to this and advising all family members to do the same along with my large social media network. Dont be fooled by the responses to reviews as nothing happens as just lip service , the company is nothing short of a shambles that should hang their head in shame and be closed down. Happen to take premiums , not so much on delivering the service paid for”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I applied to take my pension on the 8th August to date Monday 13th November I have still not received it. I have now spent 9.5 hours on phone calls to and from them. They've lost my pension within their system so they say. They've even tried to say it was my fault. Then on the 2nd November I received my twenty five tax free amount. On Saturday 11th I received six letters quoting the wrong amounts paid and different reference numbers allocated to the same account number. I sent a very long email and received yet another call from them, the guy said he had seen my email and wanted to update me on what was happening but it was clear he hadn't bothered to read it. He then said he would call me on Friday, today is Monday 13 November how much longer do they need. These delays have cost me thousands of pounds yet they don't care. My advice to anyone is stay clear of this company. I can see at some point I'm going to have to take legal action in order to get this sorted out.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Jonathan crofts came to do a homebuyers survey level 2 on a house in doncaster we want to buy , he was very helpful and imformative b4 the survey and after on the phone. I asked lots of questions nothing was too much trouble and he was very helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Jonathan . Carolyn and dean cousins doncaster”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Absolutely shocking customer service. I'm still waiting to hear back from my critical illness policy, which I logged 5 months ago. My husband is dying of Lung cancer and I have to keep phoning them for an update. I've been told that there isn't a timescale within this company to provide an answer. It can take months or in fact years to get a conclusion. In the mean time they are still receiving payment every month and I've been informed that they didn't do anything with my claim for two months. Absolutely shocking! I would avoid! Update: As you can't add to the thread on Trust pilot, I received a message below from Dylan and forwarded on the relevant information to him and surprise NOTHING. Avoid this company, they will continue to take your premiums and do nothing with your claim. Maybe all insurance companies are like this and this is shocking especially as I'm trying to make sure my husband is as comfortable as possible in last stages of his life and I shouldn't have to be chasing up to find out what is happening with this claim. Update: As of November 2023, still no outcome of my husbands claim and researching this further in the feedback from other customers below - it would appear that the positive reviews are only when you take out the policy (this would be the norm) but all the negative feedback is due to claims being rejected/no conclusions or pensions not being paid out. Waiting for my complaints outcome also, received an email last week that they haven't allocated it! Whatever that means?! 'Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer a final resolution as the complaint is still awaiting allocation. We hope to be in a position to offer a final resolution before 22/11/23.' Read the feedbacks for yourself! AVOID THIS COMPANY!!!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I am terminally ill all I want was a claims form so I can help my wife with the administration she willhave to do when I am gone. You can't submit a claim without a death certficate so why won't these incompetant people send me a blank claims form which is useless without the death certificate.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Absolutely terrible company. Very very incompetent they had someone dealing with my case who only works twice a week even though I'm in danger of losing my home. Time is not of the essence with them. They have declined my income protection aswell as cancelling my life insurance I have terminal cancer so I am now un insurable. They really havnt got any customer care what so ever. I have asked on numerous occasions to speak to a manager only to be told on every occasion that I cannot speak to one. They have made or forced a very ill man into defying doctors advice and return yo work which I am not fit for. Shame on them. AVOID AT ALL COSTS”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I have an income protection claim. They had the wrong doctors details, even though i notified them. I moved home and notified them, which they didnt update on their system. They have a disregard for the data protection act and the financial codes of practice ICOBS 8.1 Insurers: general ICOBS 8.1.1R06/01/2008 RP An insurer must: (1) handle claims promptly and fairly; (2) provide reasonable guidance to help a policyholder make a claim and appropriate information on its progress; (3) not unreasonably reject a claim (including by terminating or avoiding a policy); and (4) settle claims promptly once settlement terms are agreed. Taking the complaint to the financial ombudsman. I have been in hospital because of them with suicidal ideation. They do not care as there is no accountability. save your money or donate to charity. I would give them a zero for being ethical, open and honest. A zero for communication A zero for following the rules. A zero for customer satisfaction. A zero as a company working in this sector- shame on you.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I have an income protection claim. They had the wrong doctors details, even though i notified them. I moved home and notified them, which they didnt update on their system. They have a disregard for the data protection act and the financial codes of practice ICOBS 8.1 Insurers: general ICOBS 8.1.1R06/01/2008 RP An insurer must: (1) handle claims promptly and fairly; (2) provide reasonable guidance to help a policyholder make a claim and appropriate information on its progress; (3) not unreasonably reject a claim (including by terminating or avoiding a policy); and (4) settle claims promptly once settlement terms are agreed. Taking the complaint to the financial ombudsman. I have been in hospital because of them with suicidal ideation. They do not care as there is no accountability. save your money or donate to charity. I would give them a zero for being ethical, open and honest. A zero for communication A zero for following the rules. A zero for customer satisfaction. A zero as a company working in this sector- shame on you.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Terrible company, call handlers are incompetent. I have spoken to 3 "customer service" representatives and it would appear their goal is to wind you up then tell you to calm down. They each provided me with incorrect information and seemed unable to do their jobs. I have raised a complaint but I would stay away from this company in future and warn others to do the same. Londiwe & Philisiwe would benefit from being pulled out of their current customer facing roles to receive further training so they can do their job competently. As for Gareth, I would suggest he is pulled from his current role and never return to customer services, his smugness whilst being wrong is borderline hilarious.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Terrible service,applied for My pension details in July as I retired 2 years ago as my pension pot dropped £19,000 in 2 years.they told me my details was posted on 5 August,then I received a text on 11 August saying details have been posted. It's now 16 August.never known the post to take this long,must be comming by pigeon post Terrible service.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I would like to award them zero stars for their inability to provide any customer support and to discriminate against their customers age and disabilities. My husband has a term life policy with them that included a waiver option. He has been recently diagnosed with young onset dementia PCA meaning he can no longer work. He has paid over £100 a month in premiums for 19 years to now be told they removed the waiver option when he was 60(he is now 64)and he does not qualify. The policy schedule does not state that they will cancel this at this age and reduce the premium to reflect this. In fact it states the opposite- quoting the same amount to be paid throughout the 20 year term. The have no empathy, no morals and not an ounce of kindness. Stay away from this truly incompetent, discriminatory company and everything they embody.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“PLEASE stay away from legal and general. That's the best piece of advice anyone reading this will get today. I've been trying to access my pension for 6 weeks so far, and I'm no closer to seeing it. I have genuinely given up on ever seeing a penny of my own money. It's not worth it folks, stay away. They tried to shut me up by offering £25. So they can give me their money, but not my own. Complete bunch of cowboys. If only I could give no stars.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Luke Farrington was brilliant and very patient with discussing my requirements! Would highly recommend.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“My name is lenny woodard and.i am an ex professional rugby player who has been diagnosed at 45 with early onset of dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (Watch will smiths film "concussion" to get an understanding. I thought I'd look at one star reviews with legal and general and noted people waiting for 3 months being a common theme. Mine is now 14 months, It feels like they are looking for any and every excuse not to pay out. Every time they ask for another bit of information from my medical records which I've freely given I have to go to the back of the queue . Feels like they have already made their decision and just looking for evidence to prove it. The claims handler told me months ago he doubts it will pay out because it's not severe enough yet ! They are probably hoping when it is I forget I've got this cover or it will come to the end of the term. I am one of 400 ex rugby players and many of us had critical illness cover and have been paid out, we have had extensive media coverage due to the age of us and if being alleged we have got these conditions as a result of playing rugby. I've spoken with BBC who want to highlight the battles we are having awauly from the pitch and courts- ive asked BBC to keep off the record but this is so frustrating it appears to be the best way of letting others know this cover isn't worth the paper it's written on .”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Genuinely awful experience dealing with my Dad's life insurance with L&G, he was sadly diagnosed with a brain tumour that has drastically effected his life meaning he can no longer speak, walk or much else. My Dad originally contacted L&G on November the 24th of 2022 to get this resolved and almost 7 months later this is still not resolved. The last communication we received was on the 28th of March 2023, over 3 months ago now, raised a complaint on the 14th of June, CC'ing several different L&G emails and departments due to being ignored on each communication attempt, and have still NOT heard back. We received a 'We will get back to you in 7 days' email and almost 11 days later we have still NOT heard back. Please for the love of god respond to my mother's query so this can be sorted quickly, I am happy to remove this review if it is resolved quickly: Ref:1777027. I write this as a son who is about to lose his Dad at a very young age and your company has made this entire process stressful and in my opinion been incredibly insensitive throughout.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I went to renew my life insurance to cover the rest of the term of our mortgage because I had a enlarged heart and it went out of rhythm 4 years ago now and I'm on medication and haven't had a problem since I still got refused, in the past 10 years this company was happy to take my money some £11,000 yet now they don't want to know yet they are still happy to take my wife's money I don't think so so I've taken my business elsewhere a company that ask the same questions but also asked if it was under control to which the answer was yes please be aware this company might be one of the biggest but if you've got a medical problem they don't want to know all they want is your money I will never deal with this company again.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Took out a critical illness policy in 2017. In September 2022 I started dialysis due to Kidney disease. The £40,000 would have enabled me to have some time off work to get my health back on track. I got told they wouldn’t be paying out because I was a very occasional smoker from 2013-2015 when I met my wife to be this stopped promptly. I’m currently sat in a hospital bed with extremely high blood pressure and blood infections. I’ve been working too hard lately as will have to have time off when I eventually receive a donor kidney. I believe this current illness has been caused by legal and general and unfortunately for them this will be taken as far as need be to get a result. They have truly ruined things for myself, my wife and my 3 young children. Luckily my wife worked in a solicitors for 20 years so has some dear old friends that are more than willing to help out.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I’ve had a income protection policy in place for years which was done through my employer. I had a terrible episode last year and was eventually hospitalised with critical blood pressure brought on by extreme stress. I was also suffering with anxiety and depression. L & G took almost 5 months to assess my claim and stated that because I went on walks I was fine to return to work! That was the worst time of my life and was seeing 3 counsellors, with dreadful thoughts of hopelessness and contemplated taking my life. I am currently appealing the case and will take it to the ombudsman. My advice, avoid L & G at all costs. They will build their case in order not to pay and have zero empathy. I note the appalling treatment of other customers after love ones have died or diagnosed with terminal illness. A truly shocking company.”

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Posted 1 year ago

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