IRDAI Fines Canara HSBC Life Rs 1 Crore for Mis-Selling Policy to 88-Year-Old
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) fined Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Rs 1 crore for mis-selling a deferred annuity policy to an 88-year-old customer through Canara Bank. The policy, with an annual premium of Rs 2 lakh over four years, violated the product's entry age limit of 30 to 80 years. IRDAI identified multiple lapses including inadequate suitability assessment, disclosure deficiencies, and procedural failures. The insurer refunded Rs 4.09 lakh to the customer and has been directed to comply with regulatory measures.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 10 Sept, 06:56 pm. Other outlets followed.