Insurance Agents Seek Clarity From Authority on Incentive Payments

Kathmandu — The Professional Insurance Agents Association Nepal has urged the Nepal Insurance Authority to clarify arrangements governing incentive payments to life insurance agents following reports that some companies have reduced them. The association has asked the Authority to...


Laxmi KC Achieves Ninth MDRT Success in 14-Year Insurance Career

Kathmandu — Laxmi KC, an insurance agent who has been working at LIC Nepal’s Bhairahawa branch for the past 14 years, has achieved another major milestone in her professional career. KC has now qualified for the Million Dollar Round...


Nepal Life’s Raju Bhandari Collects Rs 17.896 Million in Premiums, Earns Triple Samriddhi Medal

Kathmandu — Raju Bhandari, a leading insurance advisor associated with Nepal Life Insurance’s Taplejung branch, has achieved another career milestone after generating Rs 17.896 million in life insurance premiums during the fiscal year 2025/26. The latest achievement surpasses his...


Insurance Agents Urge Central Bank to Reject Bancassurance Revival Proposal

Kathmandu — Representatives of Nepal’s insurance agents have urged Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Bishwo Nath Poudel not to move forward with proposals to revive the bancassurance model, arguing that its return would undermine the livelihoods of insurance agents and...


Tax on Insurance Agents’ Income Increased

Kathmandu — The government has increased the tax imposed on the income of insurance agents. Through the Finance Bill tabled in Parliament alongside the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the tax rate on insurance agents’ income has been...


After Two Decades in Government Service, Raju Sijapati Finds a New Calling in Insurance

Kathmandu — Retirement often marks the beginning of a quieter life for former government employees in Nepal. Most choose to rely on pensions and step away from professional responsibilities altogether. But Raju Sijapati has taken a different path. After...


From Confidentiality to Compliance: New Insurance Agent Rules Explained

Kathmandu — Nepal Insurance Authority has issued the Insurance Agent Directive 2026. The directive has been introduced under Section 166 of the Insurance Act 2022 to make the functioning of insurance agents more systematic, professional, transparent, and accountable. Under...


“Unity of Agents is the Need of the Hour”: 8th National Convention of Insurance Agents’ Association Kicks Off

Kathmandu — The 8th National Convention (formerly the 3rd) of the Professional Insurance Agents’ Association Nepal, affiliated with the National Trade Union Federation, began on Friday with a grand inauguration in Basundhara. Held under the theme “Unity of Agents...


From Beautician to Insurance Leader: Pratima KC’s Inspiring Career Shift

In recent years, Nepal’s insurance sector has seen the rise of professionals who combine trust, service, and professionalism in their work. Among them, Pratima KC of Citizen Life Insurance has established herself as a standout figure. Based in Bardaghat,...


Binod Pyakurel’s Journey of Struggle and Success at Citizen Life Insurance

Kathmandu — Life rarely follows a straight path, and Binod Pyakurel’s journey stands as a testament to resilience and determination. After navigating some of life’s most challenging turns, Pyakurel has today established himself as a successful insurance professional with...