Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company received a ₹1 crore penalty from IRDAI. The fine was imposed for mis-selling a deferred annuity policy to an 88-year-old individual. IRDAI identified several procedural and disclosure deficiencies in the sales process. The insurer subsequently refunded ₹4.09 lakh to the affected customer. This action highlights regulatory scrutiny over insurance sales practices.