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,...


Cash Payments in Insurance Sector End from Today

Kathmandu – Internal cash payment transactions in Nepal’s insurance sector have officially come to an end from today, following a directive issued by the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). With effect from Magh 1, 2082 BS, all types of payments...


Low Bank Interest Rates Push Insurance Companies Toward Foreign Investment Options

Kathmandu – Nepali insurance companies are facing growing financial pressure due to persistently low interest rates on bank fixed deposits and banks’ reluctance to renew deposits even after maturity. As returns from traditional investments continue to shrink, insurers are...


Binod Pyakurel’s Journey of Struggle and Success at Citizen Life Insurance

Kathmandu — Life rarely follows a straight path, and Binod Pyakurel’s journey stands as a testament to resilience and determination. After navigating some of life’s most challenging turns, Pyakurel has today established himself as a successful insurance professional with...


Government Faces Rs 36.3 Billion Burden Due to Uninsured Public Infrastructure

Kathmandu — The government is set to bear a financial burden of more than Rs 36 billion due to the lack of insurance coverage for public physical infrastructure damaged during the Gen-Z movement, according to an official assessment. As...


667 Nepali Insurance Agents Qualify for MDRT 2026; Nepal Life Tops the Chart

Kathmandu – A total of 667 agents from 14 life insurance companies operating in Nepal have successfully achieved the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) target for 2026, reflecting the growing professionalism of Nepal’s life insurance sector. According to data...


Six Sun Nepal Life Agents Achieve MDRT 2026 Milestone

Kathmandu – Six agents of Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited have successfully qualified for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for 2026, marking a significant professional milestone in Nepal’s life insurance sector. According to the company, the...


Nepal Insurance Authority Mandates Digital Payments Across Insurance Sector from Magh 1

Kathmandu – The Nepal Insurance Authority has directed all insurance-related institutions to conduct all types of payments exclusively through electronic banking systems starting from Magh 1. In a directive issued on Monday, the Authority instructed life insurance companies, non-life...