Insurance Companies Urged to Submit Insurance Claims by Ashoj 1

Kathmandu – Insurance companies have been asked to submit all claims related to damages from the recent Gen Z movement to the Insurance Authority by Ashoj 1. Authorities report that delays in damage assessments have occurred due to arson...


Three Koshi Hospital Employees Dismissed for Misusing Health Insurance Funds

Kathmandu – Koshi Hospital has dismissed three employees after an internal investigation confirmed their involvement in misusing health insurance funds. The employees, including two pharmacy assistants and one office assistant working on a contract basis, were found guilty of...


Gen Z Movement Leaves 1,042 Official Vehicles Burnt in Capital’s Singha Durbar

Kathmandu – The Gen Z movement, which escalated violently across the country last week, has inflicted unprecedented material losses on government infrastructure in the capital. Among the hardest-hit areas was Singha Durbar, where a total of 1,042 vehicles belonging...


Insurance Sector Strained as Gen Z Protests Leave Nepal Counting Billions in Losses

Kathmandu — The wave of Gen Z-led protests that shook Nepal in last week has left behind more than broken windows and charred storefronts. It has unleashed one of the largest insurance crises the country has faced in recent...


Nepal Insurance Authority Engages Insurers and Surveyors to Expedite Claim Settlements

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has initiated discussions with the chief executives of non-life insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as the Insurance Surveyors Association of Nepal, to address challenges in processing insurance claims arising from damages...


Asian Life Insurance Extends Bid Submission Deadline for Auctioned Right Shares

Kathmandu — Asian Life Insurance Company has extended the deadline for submitting bids for its auctioned right shares, initially opened from Bhadra 22 (September 7). Investors can now place their bids until Ashoj 5 (September 25), according to a...


Sushila Karki Sworn in as Interim Prime Minister

Kathmandu — Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has formally assumed leadership of the interim government, taking the oath of office and secrecy as Prime Minister today. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the President’s Office, where President Ram Chandra...


Gen Z Movement Causes Property Damage Worth Billions; Insurers Brace for Over Rs 50 Billion in Claims

Kathmandu — The Gen Z movement, which turned violent after Bhadra 23, has left widespread devastation across the country, with property damage estimated in the billions of rupees. Insurance companies fear that claims could surpass Rs 50 billion, posing...


Nepal Insurance Authority Orders Swift Claim Settlements for Damages During Gen Z Protests

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has instructed insurance companies to expedite the settlement of claims related to damages caused during the Gen Z protests on Bhadra 23 and 24. Issuing a notice on Thursday, the authority urged insurers...


Bhatbhateni Faces Billions in Losses from Gen Z Protests, IGI Prudential Exposed to Rs 2.5 Billion in Claims

Kathmandu — Bhatbhateni Superstore has suffered damages worth billions of rupees during the Gen Z protests last Tuesday, with initial assessments indicating insurance claims of over Rs 2.5 billion falling under IGI Prudential Insurance alone. Out of the 28...