Irdai fines Star Health Insurance ₹3.39 cr for cybersecurity lapses

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irdai) has also issued a warning to the insurer

The data breach of Star Health and Allied Insurance is a “huge problem” if sensitive information of about 31 million customers, reportedly amounting to 7.24 terabytes, is offered for sale, industry experts have warned, saying that the gravity of the
Star Health Insurance has a strong multi-channel distribution network, with 913 offices, over 14,000 network hospitals, more than 7,75,000 licensed agents, and 17,000 employees. Representative Picture
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1 min read Last Updated : Jul 25 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

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Regulator Irdai on Friday said it has imposed a Rs 3.39 crore penalty on Star Health and Allied Insurance for various violations of Information & Cyber Security Guidelines.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irdai) has also issued a warning to the insurer.

"Irdai...has imposed a penalty of Rs Three Crore Thirty-Nine Lakhs and a warning for various violations established under Irdai Information & Cyber Security Guidelines, 2023," the regulator said in its order on Star Health and Allied Insurance. 

ALSO READ: Hacker behind Star Health breach claims threats to India executives

Star Health Insurance has a strong multi-channel distribution network, with 913 offices, over 14,000 network hospitals, more than 7,75,000 licensed agents, and 17,000 employees.

In 2024-25, Star Health's gross written premium stood at Rs 17,553 crore, with its net worth at Rs 8,668 crore. 

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First Published: Jul 25 2025 | 7:54 PM IST

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