The person I spoke to was friendly & responsive. However it is actually too soon to give a full response. The reason: my request involved Phoenix communicating with HMRC (sending some information whic... See more
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- #165 of 171 best companies in Non-bank financial service
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We're proud to be part of Standard Life plc, we both share an aligned ambition to help every customer enjoy a life full of possibilities. We aim to provide the right guidance at the right time, giving you confidence on your journey into retirement and beyond. Over the years, policies from a number of life companies have been brought together into Phoenix Life, so it’s likely your policy would have originally been with a different company.
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Confused not clear what happens next after 2 phone calls no further on
She answered my question quickly
She answered my question quickly, but I have still not received any written confirmation
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Very disappointed
First of all, I was passed over to three departments and I agreed to be contacted within 72 hours, on the morning of the 3rd day I still hadn’t received a response so I called back. Eventually got through to a person only to be told that the form that I been asked to get by my financial advisor had already been sent in April and was shut down quickly by the person I was talking to.
I then contacted my financial adviser, told him that the form had been already been sent to him.
This was not the case and I feel that I was not given the respect or professionalism that I was expecting from your company, at one point during the call the your advisor insulted me and my wife saying we were contradicting each other.
My financial advisor contacted me again a few days ago and said that the form had been requested and I should receive it shortly.
So I feel that I have been let down by the your company and was not given the respect I deserve.

Reply from Phoenix Life
Very hard to get through to the right…
Very hard to get through to the right department, took months just to change my address

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Everyone I spoke to was so kind,polite
Everyone I spoke to was so kind,polite, helpful and understanding which in the world we live in now is sadly very rare...so thank you
My experience was very great
My experience was very great, they were very helpful and polite things were explained well, and I was given a lot of options to choose from.
A helpful real human was at the end of…
A helpful real human was at the end of the phone who sent out the requested paperwork as asked- thank you.
The gentleman explained exactly wot iv…
The gentleman explained exactly wot iv got to do
Contacted me about a policy I didmt…
Contacted me about a policy I didmt know that I had. Albeit only a small one but still very helpful staff amd thankyou for contacting me and tracing me
Worst service ever
Dealing with Phoenix life overall is a joke. They seem to not want to help people get access to their own money and make it very difficult. Been trying to get access to the Money for several months now and it has been delay after delay sending out the pack then trying to deal with the customer care team to withdraw the funds. No one can actually speak to them and when they are sent messages by the call team to get in touch with people such as me they don't bother doing that either. I have raised a complaint and I will be taking it to the ombudsman because I feel the treatment of customers is disgusting. I would not recommend Phoenix life to anybody. Even the financial advisors I have spoken to say what a nightmare they are to deal with.

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I am still waiting for a call back…
I am still waiting for a call back relating to my pension request
Overly complicated processes and…
Overly complicated processes and undelivered promises
Unfortunately I feel I’m being forced…
Unfortunately I feel I’m being forced to move my pension, due to being unable to view it instantly, either online or via an app. In 2026 I think this should be a basic feature.

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Easy communication
Easy communication
Explained what i wanted and needed to do
Updated records with ease
Lack of support
I first contacted Phoenix life by post on the 5th Aug and have spoken to two different customer service officers since. Nobody has yet started the process of supporting my enquiry. I am very disappointed at the level of service and at this point in time I'm not sure it deserves 1 star.
Tomorrow I will be making an official complaint and hope that I will then get some attention.
I am currently waiting for my policy to…
I am currently waiting for my policy to be sent to me - I had a little trouble a couple of years ago when - you - contacted me saying I had a policy which I was unaware of ! Back to 1993 - but wouldn’t accept my name - date of birth - national insurance number - as a security pass - but recently I tried again & you accepted it - 🤷♀️ Kayley was very professional & understanding
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