Former Chairmen Urge Nepal Insurance Authority Chief to Resist Political Interference

Kathmandu – Former chairmen of the Nepal Insurance Authority have urged current Chairman Sharad Ojha to uphold the integrity of the regulatory body by resisting political interference and strictly adhering to the law. During a discussion held at the...


Government Revises Commission Rates for Insurance Agents

Kathmandu – The government has introduced new commission rates for insurance agents, replacing the previous structure set under the Insurance Act 2049. The revised rates, approved under updated insurance regulations, now apply to various types of life insurance policies....


Special Court Clears Former NIA Chairman Surya Prasad Silwal in Corruption Case

Kathmandu – The Special Court has acquitted Surya Prasad Silwal, the former chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), in a corruption case related to allegations of submitting false information regarding his age. The court’s decision came during a...


Life Insurance Policy Surrenders Exceed Eight Billion Rupees In Second-Quarter of Current FY

Kathmandu – Life insurance policy surrenders in Nepal have crossed eight billion rupees by the end of the Magh month (mid-February), reflecting a significant trend of policyholders opting out before the completion of their coverage period. According to data...


Life Insurance Companies in Nepal Sees Growth in Solvency Ratio in Q2 of Current Fiscal Year

Kathmandu – The solvency ratio of life insurance companies in Nepal has reached 2.53 in the second-quarter of current fiscal year. According to the financial statements published by life insurance companies, there has been a slight increase on solvency...


More Than Half of Nepal’s Population Lacks Insurance Coverage

Kathmandu – A significant portion of Nepalese population remains outside the insurance network, with 56.06% of people not accessing any insurance services, according to the recent data from the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). As of end of the Magh...


Citizen Life Insurance Announces 8th Annual General Meeting

Kathmandu – Citizen Life Insurance Company Limited has scheduled its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for March 28, 2025. The company’s board of directors, in a meeting held on February 28, decided to hold the AGM at Amrapali Banquet,...


Life Insurance Companies Earn Rs 96.01 Billion in Premiums Across Seven Provinces

Kathmandu – Life insurance companies operating in Nepal have collectively earned Rs 96.01 billion in insurance premiums across all seven provinces in seven months of current FY 2081/82, according to data released by the Nepal Insurance Authority. The earnings...


Life Insurance Companies in Nepal Earn NPR 18.43 Billion in New Business in Seven Months

Kathmandu – The 14 life insurance companies currently operating in Nepal have collectively earned NPR 18.43 billion in new business (first insurance premiums) in the first seven months of the current financial year. This marks a significant growth compared...


Life Insurance Renewal Premiums Cross NPR 75 Billion in Seven Months of Current FY 2081/82

Kathmandu – Nepal’s life insurance sector has recorded robust growth in renewal insurance fees, with earnings surpassing NPR 75 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2081/82. According to data released by the Nepal Insurance...