INSURANCE OMBUDSMAN (Press Note )

• The institution of Insurance Ombudsman was created by the Government of India vide its notification dated 11th November, 1998 to handle complaints of aggrieved insured persons.
• Claimants who could not get their complaints redressed by insurers may get in touch with the Ombudsman relevant to their states.
• Details of Ombudsmen can be obtained from IRDA’s website www.irdaindia.org or from any insurer’s office.

(C. S Rao) Date:11th February, 2005 .

Chairman,IRDA