LIC Nepal Upgraded to ‘AA-’ Rating, Highlighting Strong Reliability and Financial Strength

Kathmandu — Life Insurance Corporation Nepal (LIC Nepal), one of the most experienced players in the country’s life insurance sector, has received a rating upgrade. ICRA Nepal has raised the company’s rating to ‘AA-’, up from its previous ‘A...


Non-life Insurance Sector Grows 13%, Shikhar and Sagarmatha Lead, Himalayan Everest Posts Sharpest Growth

Kathmandu — Nepal’s non-life insurance companies expanded their business by 13.11% in the first eight months of the current fiscal year (2025/26), earning over NPR 31 billion in total premium income. According to data up to the end of...


Neco Insurance Found to Have Issued Insurance Policies Illegally

Kathmandu — Neco Insurance Company has been found to have prepared and sold insurance policies illegally, targeting farmers in buffer zone areas. The company is reported to have disregarded existing insurance regulations and laws, and is said to have...


Insurance Authority Cracks Down, Fines Eight Companies

Kathmandu – The Nepal Insurance Authority has fined eight insurance companies for non-compliance with regulatory provisions. The regulator imposed a penalty of two lakh rupees on each company for failing to operate in line with the Insurance Act. According...


Rautahat Banana Growers Suffer Massive Losses Amid Storm and No Crop Insurance

Kathmandu — A powerful storm on Monday evening wreaked havoc on banana farms across Rautahat, leaving many farmers struggling financially due to the absence of crop insurance. The storm caused significant damage in Chandrapur Municipality, particularly in Ward No....


From Beautician to Insurance Leader: Pratima KC’s Inspiring Career Shift

In recent years, Nepal’s insurance sector has seen the rise of professionals who combine trust, service, and professionalism in their work. Among them, Pratima KC of Citizen Life Insurance has established herself as a standout figure. Based in Bardaghat,...


Nepal Re’s Decision to Slash Riot and Terrorism Insurance Commission Ignites Fury Among Insurance Companies

Kathmandu — Insurance companies are fuming after Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited made the abrupt decision to cut the commission it offers for riot and terrorism insurance. Surendra Thapa, the CEO of Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited, sent out a letter...


India’s Insurance Market Poised for Strong Growth Through 2030: Swiss Re

Mumbai — India’s insurance sector is set to enter a phase of sustained expansion, with premium growth expected to outpace most major global markets over the next five years, according to a new outlook by global reinsurance major Swiss...


Apple Insurance Dispute in Jumla Resolved After Government-Led Talks

Kathmandu — The long-standing insurance dispute between apple farmers of Jumla and Shikhar Insurance Company has been resolved following tripartite discussions involving the government, the insurer, and farmers’ representatives. According to the agreement, apple farmers from Tatopani, Patarasi, and...


Bonus Rates Announced on Popular Endowment Life Insurance Policies

Kathmandu – Out of the 14 life insurance companies currently operating in Nepal, 13 companies have announced new bonus rates on Endowment Life Insurance policies for the Fiscal Year 2081/82 BS. Except for the government-owned Rastriya Jeevan Beema Company,...