Health Insurance Board’s First Service Point Decision Sparks Confusion Among Insured

Kathmandu — A recent circular issued by the Health Insurance Board regarding the designation of “first service points” under Nepal’s health insurance scheme has caused widespread confusion among the insured public. The circular, based on the Health Insurance Act,...


Life Insurance Companies Report Rs 4.16 Billion in New Business in Jestha, Marking 24.84% Growth

Kathmandu – Life insurance companies in Nepal recorded a significant rise in new business in the month of Jestha (mid-May to mid-June), generating Rs 4.16 billion in insurance premiums, including foreign employment insurance. According to data released by the...


ICRA Nepal Assigns ‘A’ Rating to Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company

Kathmandu — ICRA Nepal has assigned an issuer rating of ‘ICRA NP IR A’ to Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (Salico), reflecting the company’s strong financial fundamentals and timely debt servicing capabilities. The ‘A’ category rating denotes that Salico...


Insurance Authority Warns Companies Over Delays and Mistreatment of Insured

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has issued a strong warning to insurance companies following a surge in complaints from policyholders about delays and unfair treatment. In a circular released on Tuesday, the Authority instructed insurers to settle claims...


Life Insurance Premiums Reach Rs 155.15 Billion Nationwide, Bagmati Province Leads the Market

Kathmandu — Life insurance and microinsurance companies operating across Nepal have collectively generated over Rs 155.15 billion in insurance premiums across all seven provinces by the end of Jestha month, according to data released by the Nepal Insurance Authority....


Sun Nepal Life Announces New Bonus Rates for Policyholders

Kathmandu – Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited has officially announced new bonus rates for its life insurance policyholders following the approval of its actuarial valuation report by the Nepal Insurance Authority on Ashar 15 (June 29). The newly...


Life Insurers Yet to Recover Over Rs 700 Million in Agent Loans

Kathmandu – Life insurance companies in Nepal are still struggling to recover more than Rs 700 million in loans disbursed to their insurance agents, raising concerns about compliance with regulatory directives and financial discipline within the industry. According to...


Life Insurance Premiums Rise by 11.41% in Jestha

Kathmandu – Nepal’s life insurance sector has witnessed a notable rise in premium income, with a monthly growth of 11.41 percent recorded in the month of Jestha (mid-May to mid-June), according to the latest report released by the Nepal...


Life Insurance Companies Earn Rs 34.09 Billion in First Premiums, New Business Grows by 23.69 Percent

Kathmandu — Nepal’s life insurance sector has witnessed a strong rise in new business, earning Rs 34.09 billion in first premiums by mid-June of the current fiscal year. According to data published by the Nepal Insurance Authority on Sunday,...


Life Insurance Premiums in Nepal Reach Rs 154.5 Billion, Marking 15.29% Growth

Kathmandu — Nepal’s life insurance sector has shown impressive growth, with companies earning a total of Rs 154.5 billion in premiums by the end of the 11th month of the current fiscal year. This marks a 15.29 percent increase...