Body dumped at Stanger Old Mutual over ‘failed’ pay out

A KwaDukuza family caused an outcry in the CBD yesterday when they dumped a body inside the entrance to Old Mutual, reportedly due to the insurer failing to pay out the funeral claim.

Old Mutual has since tweeted that they have now paid the claim:

“Good evening, this has been most unsettling and we are sympathetic towards the family during this difficult time. We can confirm that the claim was paid. Due to the sensitive nature of this matter, we will continue engaging directly with the family.

A video showing the family removing the body from the business premises has appeared on many social media platforms.

The footage has garnered the attention of thousands of social media users as well as clients of Old Mutual who have now raised concerns as to whether or not the funeral policy had indeed paid out, or if they too should be concerned about the same happening to them.

https://twitter.com/ConfessionWhite/status/1196807260351213569

Old Mutual had not responded to the Courier’s request for comment at the time of publication.

Good evening, this has been most unsettling and we are sympathetic towards the family during this difficult time. We can confirm that the claim was paid. Due to the sensitive nature of this matter, we will continue engaging directly with the family.

— Old Mutual SA (@OldMutualSA) November 19, 2019

Meanwhile, Twitter users have shared their thoughts on the matter online.

#OldMutual what kind of rubbish is this, why should a body be used as evidence to payout a policy? We are officially canceling Old Mutual.

— Rumani® (@MrumaDrive) November 20, 2019

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