Dinesh Lal Shrestha Reappointed as CEO of Asian Life Insurance

Kathmandu – Asian Life Insurance Company Limited has reappointed Dinesh Lal Shrestha as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a second term. The board of directors reached the decision during a recent meeting, extending Shrestha’s leadership for the next...


Delay in Appointment of Insurance Authority Chairman Sparks Concerns

Kathmandu – The Government of Nepal has begun the process of appointing a new chairman for the Insurance Authority, but procedural and logistical delays have stalled progress. The chairman selection committee, formed by the Council of Ministers, has yet...


Nepal Life Insurance Announces New Bonus Rates for Policyholders

Kathmandu – Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited has introduced its latest bonus rates for policyholders, following approval from the Nepal Insurance Authority on December 27. The new rates, determined based on the company’s financial review and actuarial report for...


Aviation Insurance Authorities to Provide Swift Compensation for Jeju Air Disaster Victims

Meil Business Newspaper  Seoul – The financial authorities have set the compensation limit for victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane crash at Muan International Airport at $1 billion (approximately 1.472 trillion won). This compensation is part of a...


Over 45,000 Insurance Policies Surrendered in Nepal worth Rs 6 Billion

Kathmandu – Life insurance policies worth Rs 6.1 billion have been surrendered in Nepal within last five months, according to data from the Nepal Insurance Authority. By the end of the Mangsir month (mid-December), 45,060 policies had been surrendered...


Insurance Claims from Floods and Landslides in Nepal Reach Rs 12.88 Billion

Kathmandu – Non-life insurance companies in Nepal have received claims amounting to Rs 12.88 billion due to the devastation caused by recent floods and landslides. According to the Nepal Insurance Authority, 3,673 claims have been filed as of December...


Action Pending on Rs 68.8 Million Claim Discrepancy at Rastriya Beema Company

Kathmandu – A case involving a fraudulent insurance claim of Rs 68.8 million at Rastriya Beema Company Limited remains unaddressed, even after the Nepal Insurance Authority recommended action against those involved. The scandal revolves around an exaggerated claim settlement...


Insurance Companies No Longer Need Approval for Non-Real Estate Asset Purchases

Kathmandu – Nepal Insurance Authority has announced a new provision allowing insurance companies to purchase non-real estate fixed assets without requiring regulatory approval. However, the board has imposed stricter regulations on investments in high-risk areas. As per the draft...


Government Initiates Process for Appointment of New Chairman of Nepal Insurance Authority

Kathmandu – The government has begun a new process for the appointment of the chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority. The process began with the formation of a recommendation committee during a meeting of the Council of Ministers held...


Nepal’s Non-Life Sector Sees 9.27% Growth with 17.17 Billion In Premiums

Kathmandu – Non-life insurance companies in Nepal reported a total premium income of Rs 17.17 billion during the first five months of the current fiscal year, marking a 9.27 percent increase compared to Rs 15.72 billion in the same...