Zurich – Swiss Re has announced a strong financial performance for 2024, recording a net income of USD 3.2 billion and achieving a 15% return on equity (ROE). The company’s Board of Directors has proposed an 8% increase in...

Kathmandu – The number of insured individuals seeking intervention from the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has surged as insurance companies struggle to pay claims. Complaints against delayed or denied insurance payouts have been steadily rising, highlighting a growing crisis...

Kathmandu – Former chairmen of the Nepal Insurance Authority have urged current Chairman Sharad Ojha to uphold the integrity of the regulatory body by resisting political interference and strictly adhering to the law. During a discussion held at the...

Kathmandu – The government has introduced new commission rates for insurance agents, replacing the previous structure set under the Insurance Act 2049. The revised rates, approved under updated insurance regulations, now apply to various types of life insurance policies....

Kathmandu – The Special Court has acquitted Surya Prasad Silwal, the former chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), in a corruption case related to allegations of submitting false information regarding his age. The court’s decision came during a...

Kathmandu – Life insurance policy surrenders in Nepal have crossed eight billion rupees by the end of the Magh month (mid-February), reflecting a significant trend of policyholders opting out before the completion of their coverage period. According to data...

Kathmandu – The solvency ratio of life insurance companies in Nepal has reached 2.53 in the second-quarter of current fiscal year. According to the financial statements published by life insurance companies, there has been a slight increase on solvency...

Kathmandu – A significant portion of Nepalese population remains outside the insurance network, with 56.06% of people not accessing any insurance services, according to the recent data from the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). As of end of the Magh...

Kathmandu – Citizen Life Insurance Company Limited has scheduled its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for March 28, 2025. The company’s board of directors, in a meeting held on February 28, decided to hold the AGM at Amrapali Banquet,...

Kathmandu – Life insurance companies operating in Nepal have collectively earned Rs 96.01 billion in insurance premiums across all seven provinces in seven months of current FY 2081/82, according to data released by the Nepal Insurance Authority. The earnings...