How to File an IRDAI Bima Bharosa Complaint in 2026 (Full Walkthrough)

By Hari Kotian, IRDAI-Certified Insurance Advisor · 2026

Policy number, insurer name, claim number, and a clear chronology. Attach the policy copy, rejection letter, correspondence, medical records, and payment receipts - vague complaints are slower.

What happens next

The insurer is notified and must respond within 15 days. IRDAI reviews the response, and inadequate replies can be escalated further, including to the Insurance Ombudsman.

Speed-up tips

File only after the GRO route to avoid bounce-back; attach every document as evidence; write the grievance as a dated timeline; check status weekly with the reference number.

When to file

After the insurer's Grievance Officer fails to resolve within 15 days, when the insurer's reply is unsatisfactory, for claim settlement delays beyond mandated timelines, or for unfair rejections and partial settlements.