Rising Climate Risks May Push 2025 Insured Losses Beyond US$150 Billion: Swiss Re

As the world continues to grapple with intensifying climate-related disasters, the Swiss Re Institute has reported a marked rise in global insured and economic losses for the first half of 2025, with warnings that the year’s total could exceed...


Nepal Insurance Authority Prepares New Anti-Money Laundering Guideline to Support Grey List Removal

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has begun drafting a new guideline on money laundering as part of the national effort to remove Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The move follows a 9-point directive...


Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Concludes ‘Bravo Annual Concave 2082’ in Pokhara

Kathmandu — Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Limited successfully concluded its three-day annual event, Bravo Annual Concave 2082, at the Pokhara Grand Hotel. The grand gathering brought together branch managers from across the country to celebrate achievements and chart a...


Habib Bank to Sell Founder Shares in Himalayan Bank to National Life Insurance

Kathmandu — Pakistan-based Habib Bank Limited has agreed to sell its entire stake of founder shares in Himalayan Bank Limited to National Life Insurance Company Limited. The transaction, involving 28,012,447 units of founder shares, has been proposed at a...


Suryajyoti Life Insurance Concludes ‘Star Agency Meet 2082’ in Nagarkot

Kathmandu — Suryajyoti Life Insurance Company Limited successfully concluded its two-day flagship event, the ‘Star Agency Meet 2082’, in a grand manner at Hotel Mystic Mountain, Nagarkot. Held from Shrawan 18 to 19 (August 3 to 4), the program...


India: IRDAI Slaps ₹5 Crore Penalty on Policybazaar Insurance Brokers for Multiple Regulatory Violations

New Delhi – The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has imposed a hefty penalty of ₹5 crore on Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd. for multiple violations of regulatory norms, including biased product promotions and significant delays...


Government Amends Key Provisions of Insurance Act, Tightens Rules on Unclaimed Claims

Kathmandu – The Government of Nepal has amended three significant provisions in the Insurance Act 2079, marking a critical shift in how insurance claims, particularly unclaimed amounts, will be handled in the future. Through a bill introduced to amend...


Supreme Court Denies Interim Order for Suspended Nepal Insurance Authority Chairman Sharad Ojha

Kathmandu – The Supreme Court has declined to issue an interim order in favor of Sharad Ojha, the suspended Chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority, effectively blocking his request to be reinstated immediately. A joint bench of Justices Hari...


Nepal Life Concludes ‘Nepal Life Leadership Excellence Award 2025’ with Grandeur

Kathmandu — Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited has successfully concluded the ‘Nepal Life Leadership Excellence Award 2025’ with grandeur at a ceremony held at the Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu. The event, which began on 16 Shrawan, brought together 440...


Citizen Life Insurance Concludes ‘Citizen Leaders Night 2025’ with Grand Celebration and Recognition of Top Performers

Kathmandu – Citizen Life Insurance Company successfully concluded the eighth edition of its flagship program, Citizen Leaders Night 2025, on Saturday, 17th Shrawan (August 2), at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbarmarg. The event was organized to honor high-performing agents...