Non-Renewal Policies Rise in Nepal’s Life Insurance Sector

Kathmandu — The policy surrender rate of life insurance companies in Nepal has seen a notable decline, though the number of non-renewed policies continues to rise, signaling mixed trends in the country’s life insurance business. According to recent data...


Employment in Insurance Sector on the Rise as Coverage Expands Across Nepal

Kathmandu — Nepal’s insurance sector has emerged as one of the most attractive employment destinations in recent years, providing job opportunities to more than 12,000 people nationwide. The growth of the industry, coupled with increased awareness and training programs,...


Nepal Reinsurance Company Releases Rs 2.5 Billion in Advance Payments to Insurers

Kathmandu — The Nepal Reinsurance Company (Nepal Re) has disbursed Rs 2.5 billion in advance payments to insurance companies to support swift claim settlements. The company made payments totaling Rs 3.5 billion over two days — on Ashoj 27...


Insurance Companies Begin Advance Claim Payments Following Gen Z Protests

Kathmandu – In a major shift for Nepal’s insurance industry, several non-life insurance companies have started disbursing advance claim payments to policyholders affected by the recent Gen Z protests, marking a new era of prompt compensation and responsible insurance...


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...