# Insurer Pays Rs 5.27 Lakh for Death Claim Rejection

> Haryana consumer commission orders insurer to pay Rs 5.27 lakh after rejecting death claim over alleged hidden illness.
- Title: Insurer Pays Rs 5.27 Lakh for Death Claim Rejection | Shortify
- Summary: Haryana consumer commission orders insurer to pay Rs 5.27 lakh after rejecting death claim over alleged hidden illness. Haryana consumer commission ruled…
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- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/legal/insurer-ordered-to-pay-rs-5-27-lakh-for-rejecting-woman-death-claim-over-hidden-illness-without-proof/4353187
- Author: FE News Desk
- Published: 2026-10-04T05:11:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: haryana, insurance, consumer commission, death claim, hidden illness, rs 5.27 lakh, policy void, business, money, news
## Claim Rejected
The insurer rejected the death claim, alleging the deceased concealed pre-existing illnesses and misrepresented facts in the policy form.
## Commission Order
Haryana consumer commission ordered insurer to pay rs 5.27 lakh including rs 11,000 for mental agony and rs 5,500 litigation costs.
## Policy Details
The policy was issued for rs 4,755 and the woman died of natural causes on may 15, 2019.
## Insurer's Argument
The insurer claimed the policyholder concealed critical health information and the policy was void due to material misrepresentation.
## No Evidence Found
The commission found no medical documents or proof of pre-existing illness to support the insurer's allegations.
## Commission Ruling
The commission ruled the insurer could not legally reject the claim without evidence of hidden illness.
## What Next
Consumers facing similar claim rejections can approach district consumer commission or call helpline 1800-180-2087 for help.
## Key takeaway

Haryana consumer commission ruled insurer must pay Rs 5.27 lakh to woman's nominee after insurer failed to provide medical evidence for alleged hidden illness.