Transaction FAQ
Important Update: Absa Life Botswana Transition
As of 1 May 2025, Hollard Life Assurance Company of Botswana Proprietary Limited has acquired Absa Life Botswana Proprietary Limited. We want to assure Absa Life Botswana customers that there will be no impact to existing policy terms. Absa Life Botswana customers will be able to access all customer service and other contact details as before until further notice. We are committed to a seamless transition and will keep you informed of any updates.
For more information, please visit the Transaction FAQs below or contact us at 3625900, or email albclientservices@absa.africa or absalife-complaints@absa.africa.
Customer Transaction FAQs
1.Is my policy still valid if Absa Life Botswana has been sold?
Your policy remains valid. There will be no changes whatsoever to your policy or the terms and conditions of your policy.
2.Will my contact person at Absa Life Botswana stay the same?
Your contact person will remain the same. Any changes with regards to points of contact will be communicated to you well in advance.
3.What happens when I want to make changes to my insurance product or purchase a new one?
While our ownership (and eventually our brand) may be changing, you can rely on us to continue to service your insurance needs. You can reach out to us through the usual channels until further notice.
4.What if I don’t want to have my insurance with Hollard?
We understand that change creates uncertainty, however we assure you that there will be no change to the benefits you currently enjoy. Should you wish to make any changes to your insurance policy, please contact 3625900 or email albclientservices@absa.africa or absalife-complaints@absa.africa.
5.Will it be more difficult for me to claim on my policy now that Absa Life Botswana has been sold to Hollard?
No, there will be no changes to the service you enjoy.
6.Can I still get Absa Life Botswana services from my local Absa bank branch?
Yes, you can continue enquiring about our insurance products and services at your local Absa branch.
7.How do I make a claim with Hollard?
Until further notice, your claims continue to be channelled through Absa Life Botswana. Once this transaction takes effect there will be a transitionary period where we continue to operate under our current brand with no changes to our channels and how we currently service your needs. During this transitionary period any changes that impact you will be communicated to you well in advance.
8.I want to speak to an actual person about my concerns. Who can I contact?
For any questions or concerns, please contact your broker or our Call Centre on 3625900.
9.What will change for me as a customer resulting from the sale of Absa Life Botswana?
We do not anticipate any changes for you as a customer. You will continue to enjoy the same benefits and service that you currently receive.
10.Where can I get more information
For any questions or additional information, you can: