EV Insurance Surges in India, Demand Rises 16-Fold in Three Years

New Delhi (ANI) – The demand for electric vehicle (EV) insurance in India has witnessed a remarkable 16-fold increase over the past three years, with Delhi-NCR emerging as the market leader with an 18.3% share, according to internal data...


NIA Chairman Emphasizes Stakeholder Cooperation for Insurance Sector Reforms

Kathmandu — Chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), Sharad Ojha, has stressed the need for cooperation from employee unions, insurance associations, and all stakeholders to effectively implement the responsibilities outlined in the Insurance Act. Speaking at a special...


New Leadership Elected for Nepal Insurance Authority Employees Union

Kathmandu — A new working committee of the Nepal Insurance Authority Employees Union has been formed following recently held elections. Prem Hari Pokharel has been elected as the president of the union. Anurag Pandey and Romila Sharma have been...


Sanima Reliance Life Concludes 8th AGM, Approves Dividend Proposal

Kathmandu — Sanima Reliance Life Insurance successfully concluded its eighth annual general meeting (AGM) today at Anmol Banquet in New Baneshwor. The meeting, which began at 11 a.m. today, approved key proposals, including dividend distribution and amendments to company...


Nepal and Bhutan Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in Insurance Sector

Kathmandu – Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) and the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) of Bhutan have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange of expertise in the insurance sector. The discussions took place during a meeting between Sharad Ojha, Chairman...


Nepal Insurance Authority Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Settlement in Reinsurance

Kathmandu – The Nepal Insurance Authority has introduced a new framework to simplify and streamline the foreign exchange settlement process for reinsurance purposes. The new guidelines mandate non-life insurance companies to submit the required documents for foreign currency exchange....


Minister Poudel Proposes 40 Billion Budget and One-Door System for Health Insurance Reform

Kathmandu – Health and Population Minister Pradeep Poudel has outlined a plan to reform Nepal’s health insurance program with a proposed budget of NPR 40 billion and the implementation of a one-door system to streamline resources and improve service...


Nepal Insurance Authority Directs Establishment of Investment Management Units

Kathmandu – The Nepal Insurance Authority has instructed all life insurance, non-life insurance, and reinsurance companies to establish an “Investment Management Unit” under the leadership of senior management personnel with relevant investment experience. According to the Authority, the companies...


Families of Saurya Airlines Crash Victims Yet to Receive Insurance Compensation

Kathmandu – Families of the victims of the Saurya Airlines plane crash have yet to receive insurance compensation even eight months after the tragedy, raising concerns about delays and negligence from both the airline and government agencies. The National...


Sun Nepal Life Insurance to Issue 27% Rights Shares

Kathmandu – Sun Nepal Life Insurance has received approval from the Nepal Securities Board to issue 27% rights shares. The company will offer 10,696,320 shares to existing shareholders in a 1:0.27 ratio. The rights shares will be issued at...