Kapil Kumar Dahal Appointed Acting CEO of Himalayan Life Insurance

Kathmandu — Himalayan Life Insurance Limited has appointed Kapil Kumar Dahal as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the resignation of former CEO Manoj Kumar Lal Karna. According to Company Secretary Ishwar Kumar Sedai, the decision was made...


Himalayan Life Insurance CEO Manoj Kumar Lal Karna Resigns

Kathmandu — The Board of Directors of Himalayan Life Insurance Company has accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Lal Karna, following days of protests by the company’s agents and employees. The board’s decision was made...


Shikhar Insurance Pays Rs 420 Million in 17 Days for Gen-Z Protest Claims

Kathmandu — Demonstrating swift action and reliability in crisis response, Shikhar Insurance Company has settled 218 insurance claims within just 17 working days, amounting to Rs 420.1 million, for losses caused during the Gen-Z protest on Ashoj 24. Despite...


Habib Bank Sells Himalayan Bank Promoter Shares to National Life Insurance

Kathmandu — Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has approved Pakistan’s Habib Bank Limited (HBL) to sell its promoter shares in Himalayan Bank Limited to National Life Insurance Company Limited. According to Himalayan Bank, the central bank approved the transaction following...


Insurance Claims from Gen-Z Protest Reach Over Rs 23 Billion

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has reported that the total initial insurance claims filed following the Gen-Z protest, which began on Bhadra 23, have reached a staggering Rs 23.22 billion. As of Ashoj 23, a total of 3,099...


Amrit Lamsal Appointed as Director of Nepal Reinsurance Company

Kathmandu – Amrit Lamsal, Deputy Director General of the Customs Department, Tripureshwor, has been appointed as the Director of Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (Nepal Re). According to the decision made by the Ministry of Finance at the Finance Minister...


Questions Arise Over Nepal Reinsurance CEO Surendra Thapa’s Return to Office

Kathmandu — Nepal Reinsurance Company CEO Surendra Thapa, who had earlier announced his resignation, has returned to office, raising questions about ethics and professional integrity within the company. Thapa had reportedly announced his resignation during a board meeting on...


Mitra Lal Neupane: A Journey from Soldier to Successful Insurance Professional

Kathmandu — Life often rewards those who refuse to give up, and Mitra Lal Neupane of Citizen Life Insurance stands as a shining example. His life story reflects how courage, determination, and consistent effort can turn challenges into milestones....


Nepal Insurance Authority Discusses Measures to Speed Up Claim Settlement

Kathmandu – The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) convened a meeting on Tuesday with representatives from life insurance companies, microinsurance providers, and reinsurance firms to discuss strategies aimed at facilitating faster and more efficient insurance claim settlements. The discussions centered...


IGI Prudential and Kathmandu National Medical College Partner for Cashless Hospitalisation Services

Kathmandu – IGI Prudential Insurance Limited and Kathmandu National Medical College and Teaching Hospital SB Health Care, Ghattekulo, have signed an agreement to provide cashless hospitalisation services to policyholders. The agreement was formalized by Sharan Regmi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer...