Denmark complaints handling
Definition of a complaint
A statement of dissatisfaction addressed to an insurance undertaking by a person relating to the insurance contract or service he/she has been provided with. Complaints handling should be differentiated from claims handling as well as from simple requests for execution of the contract, information or clarification.
Definition of a complainant
A person who is presumed to be eligible to have a complaint considered by an insurance undertaking and has already lodged a complaint e.g. a policyholder, insured person, beneficiary and in some jurisdictions, injured third party.
Timescales
A prompt acknowledgement of the complaint, in writing, within 3 (three) business days of the complaint being made.
A final response to be provided , in writing, within reasonable time, and no longer than 8 (eight) weeks of receipt of the complaint.
External Dispute Resolution
The Insurance Complaints Board
Ankenævnet for Forsikring
Østergade 18, 2
1100 København K
Denmark
Tel: +45 33 15 89 00
E-mail: ankeforsikring@ankeforsikring.dk
Website: www.ankeforsikring.dk/english