Himalayan Everest Insurance Faces Heavy Liability Amid Reinsurance Oversight

Kathmandu – Himalayan Everest Insurance Company has incurred a significant financial burden following the recent Gen-Z movement, with insurance claims totaling nearly Rs. 971.4 million filed against the company. According to sources, Anju Shrestha, who previously led the reinsurance...


NLG Insurance Contributes Rs. 2.5 Million to Government’s Reconstruction Fund

Kathmandu – NLG Insurance Company Limited has contributed Rs. 2.5 million to the Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund established by the Government of Nepal to support recovery efforts following the damage caused by the recent Gen-Z movement. The company’s Chief...


Nirmal Dhakal Assumes Office as Chairman of Rastriya Beema Company

Kathmandu – Nirmal Dhakal, the newly appointed chairman of the government-owned Rastria Beema Company Limited, has officially taken the oath of office and secrecy. The oath-taking ceremony was held on Monday at the central office of the Nepal Insurance...


National Life Acquires Habib Bank’s Founder Shares in Himalayan Bank

Kathmandu – National Life Insurance Company Limited has officially acquired all founder shares of Himalayan Bank Limited previously held by Pakistan’s Habib Bank Limited, becoming the largest shareholder of the bank. According to National Life CEO Suresh Prasad Khatri,...


Families of Saurya Air Crash Victims Raise Concerns Over Insurance Payout Discrepancies

Kathmandu – Families of employees who lost their lives in last year’s Saurya Air plane crash at Kathmandu Airport have raised concerns over discrepancies in insurance payouts, alleging unequal compensation for staff members involved in the flight. Reports indicate...


Sun Nepal Life Upgraded to ‘Triple B Plus’ Rating

Kathmandu – Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited has received an upgraded credit rating of ‘Triple B Plus (BBB+)’ from Care Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL), signaling stronger financial credibility and claim-paying capacity. CRNL cited the company’s consistent premium growth, sound claims management, and improving underwriting...


Nepal Re-Insurance and Himalayan Re Leads NEPSE Turnover in the Month of Ashoj

Kathmandu — Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (Nepal Re) topped the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) in terms of share turnover during the month of Ashoj. According to NEPSE’s monthly data, Nepal Re-Insurance recorded transactions worth over Rs 3.77 billion, the...


National Life Insurance Organizes ‘Start of Success’ Program Featuring Legendary Actor Rajesh Hamal

Kathmandu — National Life Insurance Company Limited organized a special one-night, two-day motivational event titled ‘Start of Success’ for its agents at Hotel Pokhara Grand, Pokhara. The program aimed to inspire agents through the motivational journey and experiences of...


Governance Concerns Emerge at Himalayan Everest Insurance

Kathmandu — Concerns have surfaced regarding the management practices at Himalayan Everest Insurance, with employees reporting internal coordination issues and limited executive decision-making authority. According to staff members, the company’s operations have become increasingly centralized under Chairman Mahendra Krishna...


Leadership Vacuum at Nepal Insurance Authority as Chairman Absent for a Month

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has faced administrative delays as its newly appointed Chairman, Janakraj Sharma, has been absent for nearly a month due to illness. Sharma, a Joint Secretary to the Government of Nepal and Deputy...