Car insured for Rs 5L went up in flames in 2019: Panel orders full cover after 7 years

 A consumer commission in Delhi directed Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to pay Rs 5.75 lakh for a car owner’s loss. The car, a Renault Duster, caught fire while the owner was driving, resulting in total loss. Despite submitting required documents, the insurer initially refused the claim, leading to the consumer’s appeal. The commission found the insurer liable for not settling the claim and ordered compensation. A consumer commission in Delhi directed Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to pay Rs 5.75 lakh for a car owner’s loss. The car, a Renault Duster, caught fire while the owner was driving, resulting in total loss. Despite submitting required documents, the insurer initially refused the claim, leading to the consumer’s appeal. The commission found the insurer liable for not settling the claim and ordered compensation.