INCOME TAX11 Sept 2026
₹1 crore fine penalty: Why did IRDAI penalise Canara HSBC for mis-selling insurance to an 88-year old? What went wrong | Mint
The insurance regulator IRDAI has fined Canara HSBC Life Insurance ₹1 crore for mis-selling a policy to an 88-year-old customer. The product allowed entry only up to age 80, and suitability, disclosure and internal control checks were missing. If you sell insurance, confirm the customer fits the product's age limit and hand over all documents at sale.
Key Statutory Highlights
- IRDAI levied a ₹1 crore penalty on Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited over mis-selling of a life insurance policy to an 88-year-old customer.
- The approved product allowed customers to enter only between the ages of 30 and 80, but the proposer was 88 years old when the policy was sold.
- IRDAI said the insurer did not properly assess the customer's financial circumstances or product suitability, and the premium was collected before the policy was issued.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you or your agents sell insurance, keep written proof of suitability checks, age eligibility and document handover, since IRDAI can act on its own. For senior-citizen sales, consider checking your process with a compliance advisor before you sign off.
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