Massive Landslide at Rasuwagadhi Checkpoint Could Trigger Millions in Insurance Claims

Kathmandu – A devastating landslide at the Rasuwagadhi checkpoint early this morning has swept away dozens of vehicles, causing widespread damage and triggering insurance claims worth millions of rupees. According to initial reports, a large number of electric and...


Chairman Ojha Warns of Action Against Insurance Officials Neglecting Policyholders’ Interests

Kathmandu – Nepal Insurance Authority Chairman Sharad Ojha has issued a stern warning to provincial and branch heads of insurance companies, stating that strict action will be taken against those who fail to act in the interest of the...


Insurance Claim Payments Reach Nearly Rs 73 Billion in 11 Months

Kathmandu — Insurance companies in Nepal have significantly expanded their claim settlement scope, with non-life insurers in particular showing remarkable growth in the current fiscal year. According to the Nepal Insurance Authority, the total insurance claim payments by both...


The AI Surge Reshaping Insurance and Why Nepal Must Take Notice

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant experiment in the insurance world. From underwriting to disaster management, AI is fundamentally transforming how insurance is designed, delivered, and consumed. Globally, the AI-in-insurance market is projected to surge to over USD...


Life Insurance Policy Surrenders Cross Rs. 13.5 Billion in 11 Months

Kathmandu – Nepal’s life insurance sector is witnessing a worrying rise in policy surrenders, with more than Rs. 13.5 billion withdrawn from life insurance companies in just the first 11 months of the current fiscal year. According to data...


Insurance Sector Employs Over 12,000 Amid Expanding Market and Premium Growth

Kathmandu – Nepal’s insurance industry has emerged as a key employment generator, with over 12,000 individuals currently working across 37 life and non-life insurance companies. According to data released by the Nepal Insurance Authority, 12,234 employees were engaged in...


Nepal Insurance Authority Pushes for Bundle Product and Wider Coverage in Koshi Province

Kathmandu – Nepal Insurance Authority Chairman Sharad Ojha has announced that the authority is working to develop a ‘bundle product’ and launch a province-wide insurance campaign in all seven provinces, starting with Koshi. He made this statement during an...


Which Are the World’s Biggest Reinsurance Companies?

Global credit rating agency AM Best has released its much-anticipated annual ranking of the world’s largest reinsurance companies—and for the first time, the list has been split in two. The cause? The uneven adoption of IFRS 17, the new...


Govt Reforms Health Insurance Access: Services Available at Any Govt Hospital from Shrawan

Kathmandu — In a major policy reform, the Health Insurance Board of Nepal has decided to make health insurance services more accessible and convenient. Starting Shrawan 1 (July 17) of the upcoming fiscal year, insured individuals will be able...


Nepal Insurance to Issue 34.78% Right Shares

Kathmandu – Nepal Insurance Company Limited is set to issue 34.783 percent right shares starting from Shrawan 6, 2082, following approval from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). The company is offering a total of 6,576,967.76 units of right...