Non-Life Insurers See Retained Earnings Drop 34% as Only Three Firms Post Gains

Kathmandu — Retained earnings at Nepal’s non-life insurance companies fell sharply in the last fiscal year, with the sector’s combined retained earnings dropping 34.36 percent from a year earlier. According to fourth-quarter financial statements for fiscal year 2025/26 (2082/83),...


National Assembly Passes Bill Raising Airlines’ Liability for Deaths, Injuries and Lost Baggage

Kathmandu — The government has moved to increase airlines’ liability for accidents, passenger deaths and injuries, lost baggage, and damage to third-party property. With the National Assembly unanimously endorsing the proposed Internal Air Service Liability Bill, airlines’ insurance coverage...


Non-Life Insurers Face Backlog of Over 100,000 Unsettled Claims

Kathmandu — More than 100,000 insurance claims remain unsettled across 14 non-life insurance companies operating in Nepal, according to their financial statements for fiscal year 2025/26 (2082/83). As of the end of Ashadh 2026, the companies had a combined...


Asian Life’s ‘A’ Rating Reaffirmed, Financial Strength Supports Claims Payments

Kathmandu — Infomerics Credit Rating Nepal Limited has reaffirmed Asian Life Insurance Company’s issuer rating of ‘IRN A’, citing the company’s adequate capacity to meet its financial obligations on time. An ‘A’ rating indicates adequate safety in meeting financial...


11 of 12 Non-Life Insurers See EPS Decline, Average Falls by Over NPR 10

Kathmandu — Earnings per share (EPS) has emerged as one of the key indicators investors use to assess a company’s financial health and earnings quality. EPS shows how much profit a company generates for each share by dividing its...


14 Life Insurers’ Funds Surpass NPR 942 Billion, Established Players Remain Strong as Newcomers Gain Ground

Kathmandu — All 14 life insurance companies operating in Nepal have published their fourth-quarter financial statements for fiscal year 2025/26 (2082/83). According to the reports, the combined life insurance fund grew by 16.76 percent year-on-year to NPR 942.64 billion,...


Commercial Banks Earn Nearly NPR 70 Billion in Profit, Four Post Declines and One Turns Loss-Making

Kathmandu — Commercial banks in Nepal earned nearly NPR 70 billion in net profit during fiscal year 2025/26. According to the fourth-quarter financial statements published by 20 commercial banks, the banks posted a combined net profit of NPR 69.87...


Non-Life Insurers’ Profit Falls 39%, Prabhu Insurance Only Company to Post Growth

Kathmandu — The net profit of non-life insurance companies declined significantly in the last fiscal year, with the sector’s profitability continuing to come under pressure amid the slow recovery from losses caused by floods, landslides and the Gen Z...


Life Insurers Earn Rs 5 Billion in Profit in a Year; IME and Reliable Lead, Citizen Posts Strongest Growth

Kathmandu — Nepal’s life insurance companies earned a combined net profit of nearly Rs 5.5 billion in fiscal year 2025/26. According to the fourth-quarter financial statements published by the insurers, 14 life insurance companies earned a total profit of...


MetLife’s Insurance Fund Grows 14%, but Profit Falls 55%

Kathmandu — MetLife Insurance Company has reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025/26. The company recorded growth in its insurance business and funds, while net profit declined sharply. According to the company’s unaudited financial...