Kannur District Commission Holds Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation Based On Unsubstantiated Pre-

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. faced a setback at the Kannur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum for wrongfully repudiating a claim citing unsubstantiated pre-existing disease. The forum held that the insurer failed to provide medical records or any other evidence proving the pre-existing condition at the time of policy issuance. The complainant, who underwent surgery, argued that the insurer's repudiation was unjustified and demanded compensation for the medical expenses incurred.