{"id":5314,"date":"2025-08-28T12:53:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/?p=5314"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:55:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:25:42","slug":"steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to File a Complaint Against Mis-selling Of Insurance in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#What_Is_Insurance_Mis-selling\" >What Is Insurance Mis-selling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#Step_1_First_File_a_Complaint_with_Your_Insurance_Company\" >Step 1: First, File a Complaint with Your Insurance Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#Step_2_File_a_Complaint_with_IRDAI_Bima_Bharosa\" >Step 2: File a Complaint with IRDAI Bima Bharosa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#1_Bima_Bharosa_Portal_%E2%80%93_The_Best_Way\" >1. Bima Bharosa Portal \u2013 The Best Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#2_Email_to_IRDAI\" >2. Email to IRDAI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#3_Call_the_IRDAI_Toll-Free_Helpline\" >3. Call the IRDAI Toll-Free Helpline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#Important_Points_to_Remember\" >Important Points to Remember<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#What_Happens_Next\" >What Happens Next?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#Still_Not_Resolved_Heres_What_You_Can_Do_Next\" >Still Not Resolved? Here&#8217;s What You Can Do Next<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#1_Insurance_Ombudsman\" >1. Insurance Ombudsman<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#2_Consumer_Court\" >2. Consumer Court<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/steps-to-file-a-complaint-against-mis-selling-of-insurance-in-india\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever been sold an insurance policy that didn\u2019t match what you were promised? Maybe the seller assured you of guaranteed returns, Money in lapsed policy, Interest free loan, Free foreign trips, or job guarantee but none of it was true. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019ve likely been a victim of mis-selling of insurance, and you have the right to take action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Insurance Samadhan, we\u2019ve helped thousands of policyholders who were misled into buying the wrong policies. In this blog, we\u2019ll walk you through the steps to file a complaint against insurance mis-selling in India, using the official IRDAI grievance redressal mechanism. Don\u2019t worry we\u2019ll keep it simple and clear, just like we do with our customers who come to us with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/mis-sold-insurance-a-step-by-step-guide-to-filing-a-complaint\/\"><b>life insurance mis selling complaints<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5315\" src=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog5.jpg 1920w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog5-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog5-150x84.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog5-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog5-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Insurance_Mis-selling\"><\/span><b>What Is Insurance Mis-selling?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance mis-selling happens when a policy is sold to you using false promises, half-truths, or hidden terms. This could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Promises of guaranteed returns higher returns than FD<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Assuring you refund of premium and bonus on lapsed policy<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Installation of tower with monthly income<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Job Guarantee\/ Scholarship to the child<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Falsely saying the policy is a fixed deposit or short-term investment<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Pushing life insurance to elderly people without proper explanation<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Misrepresenting a savings plan as a health plan<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Interest free loan offer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this has happened to you, you can and should raise a complaint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_First_File_a_Complaint_with_Your_Insurance_Company\"><\/span><b>Step 1: First, File a Complaint with Your Insurance Company<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you file an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/the-role-of-irdai-grievance-redressal-in-resolving-insurance-complaints\/\"><b>IRDA complaint against insurance company<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you need to give them a fair chance to resolve your issue. Every insurance company has a Grievance Redressal Officer (GRO) who handles customer complaints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Visit your insurer\u2019s website and find the GRO contact details.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Send them a written complaint explaining what went wrong and what you want as a resolution.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Attach all relevant documents like your policy copy, any emails or WhatsApp chats with the seller, and proof of mis-selling if you have it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Wait for a response. As per IRDAI guidelines, insurers should respond within 15 days, but give them up to 30 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t hear back or you\u2019re not happy with their response, you can move to the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_File_a_Complaint_with_IRDAI_Bima_Bharosa\"><\/span><b>Step 2: File a Complaint with IRDAI Bima Bharosa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your insurer hasn\u2019t resolved your complaint, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is your next option. They have a Grievance Redressal Cell that handles complaints from policyholders like you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can file a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurancesamadhan.com\/blog\/spotting-red-flags-understanding-insurance-mis-selling\/\"><b>misselling of insurance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> complaint through any of the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bima_Bharosa_Portal_%E2%80%93_The_Best_Way\"><\/span><b>1. Bima Bharosa Portal \u2013 The Best Way<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bimabharosa.irdai.gov.in\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/bimabharosa.irdai.gov.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and register. This portal allows you to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a) File your complaint online<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b) Upload supporting documents<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c) Track the status of your complaint in real-time<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d) Get notifications on updates<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the easiest and most efficient option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Email_to_IRDAI\"><\/span><b>2. Email to IRDAI<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than the portal, an option is to email your complaint to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:complaints@irdai.gov.in\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complaints@irdai.gov.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a) Include your full name, policy number, and insurer\u2019s name<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b) Describe the mis-selling issue clearly<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c) Attach supporting documents<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d) Use a clear subject line like: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cComplaint against [Insurer Name] for Mis-selling \u2013 Policy No. XXXXX\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Call_the_IRDAI_Toll-Free_Helpline\"><\/span><b>3. Call the IRDAI Toll-Free Helpline<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dial <\/span><b>155255<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>1800 4254 732<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is helpful if you need guidance or want to know what to include in your complaint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_to_Remember\"><\/span><b>Important Points to Remember<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Only <\/span><b>you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the policyholder or nominee) can file the complaint, not sellers, third parties, or advocates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. You\u2019ll need to fill out the official IRDAI Complaint Registration Form, available on<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.policyholder.gov.in\/Report.aspx#\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">policyholder.gov.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Complaints without complete information may not be accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Be specific in your complaint. Instead of saying \u201cI was misled,\u201d explain exactly what the seller told you, how it differed from the policy, and what you were expecting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_Next\"><\/span><b>What Happens Next?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve submitted your complaint, IRDAI will forward it to the insurance company\u2019s senior grievance cell for review. They\u2019ll ask for an explanation and then respond to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll get a complaint reference number. If you filed through the Bima Bharosa portal, you can log in anytime and check updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_Not_Resolved_Heres_What_You_Can_Do_Next\"><\/span><b>Still Not Resolved? Here&#8217;s What You Can Do Next<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not satisfied with the resolution from IRDAI or your insurer continues to deny your claim, you still have options:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Insurance_Ombudsman\"><\/span><b>1. Insurance Ombudsman<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the amount involved is under \u20b950 lakh, you can approach the Insurance Ombudsman. This is a cost-free way to resolve disputes, and many cases get settled at this level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Consumer_Court\"><\/span><b>2. Consumer Court<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the complaint involves a large amount or serious fraud, you can go to consumer court. While this takes more time, it\u2019s a valid legal route if your grievance remains unresolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mis-selling of insurance in India is more common than most people think but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to stay silent. If you were misled into buying a policy you didn\u2019t need or weren\u2019t fully informed about, filing a complaint in IRDA is your right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to follow the correct process:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Start with your insurance company\u2019s grievance cell<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Escalate to IRDAI through the Bima Bharosa portal<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Use proper documentation and stick to the facts<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Escalate to the Ombudsman or consumer court if needed<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if all of this feels overwhelming, you\u2019re not alone. At Insurance Samadhan, we\u2019re here to guide you at every step whether it\u2019s drafting your life insurance mis-selling complaints, reviewing your documents, or helping you understand the next move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve paid your premiums in good faith. 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