Kathmandu — A recent directive from the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has raised serious concerns among insurance companies after they were asked to pay hefty fines for failing to comply with regulatory requirements under the Insurance Act. More than...

Kathmandu — The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has launched a detailed inquiry into the appointment of Sharad Ojha as Chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) following allegations that he submitted false and misleading...

Kathmandu – Life insurance companies in Nepal have disbursed over Rs 95.02 billion in loans against insurance policies in the third quarter of the current fiscal year, marking a significant 7.32 percent increase compared to the same period last...

Kathmandu — Life and non-life insurance companies in Nepal have collectively disbursed over Rs. 62 billion in claims during the third quarter of the current fiscal year, according to the latest report from the Nepal Insurance Authority. The Authority’s...

In a significant step toward climate resilience, VisionFund International (VFI) and IBISA have launched ClimaCash+, an innovative parametric insurance product designed to support low-income communities facing climate-related disasters. Piloted in Kenya in 2024, ClimaCash+ aims to provide fast, simple,...

Kathmandu – Dr. Laxmi Kant Poudel has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Insurance Institute of Nepal (IIN). The position, previously overseen by the Executive Director of the Nepal Insurance Authority, was recently opened for...

Kathmandu — In a move aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and informed policymaking in Nepal’s insurance landscape, the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has officially commenced the monthly publication of an analytical statistical report titled ‘Beema Pratibimba’ (Insurance Reflection). The...

Kathmandu — Shikhar Insurance Company Ltd. has secured a ‘Double A Minus’ credit rating from ICRA Nepal, marking it as the strongest and most secure non-life insurance company in the country outside of government and foreign investment. According to...

Kathmandu — The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on the eligibility dispute surrounding Sharad Ojha, Chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority, for 19th Jestha (June 2). A joint bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut and Justice...

Kathmandu – Insurance companies in Nepal have invested over Rs 800 billion across various sectors during the third quarter of the current fiscal year, according to the Nepal Insurance Authority. Life insurance companies have made a total investment of...