Life Insurers Spend Over NPR 16 Billion on Agent Commissions, Nepal Life Leads

Kathmandu — Life insurance companies increased their spending on insurance agent commissions by around 10 percent in fiscal year 2025/26 (2082/83), with total commission expenses crossing NPR 16 billion. According to the financial data published by the companies, life...


11 of 12 Non-Life Insurers See EPS Decline, Average Falls by Over NPR 10

Kathmandu — Earnings per share (EPS) has emerged as one of the key indicators investors use to assess a company’s financial health and earnings quality. EPS shows how much profit a company generates for each share by dividing its...


14 Life Insurers’ Funds Surpass NPR 942 Billion, Established Players Remain Strong as Newcomers Gain Ground

Kathmandu — All 14 life insurance companies operating in Nepal have published their fourth-quarter financial statements for fiscal year 2025/26 (2082/83). According to the reports, the combined life insurance fund grew by 16.76 percent year-on-year to NPR 942.64 billion,...


Commercial Banks Earn Nearly NPR 70 Billion in Profit, Four Post Declines and One Turns Loss-Making

Kathmandu — Commercial banks in Nepal earned nearly NPR 70 billion in net profit during fiscal year 2025/26. According to the fourth-quarter financial statements published by 20 commercial banks, the banks posted a combined net profit of NPR 69.87...


Non-Life Insurers’ Profit Falls 39%, Prabhu Insurance Only Company to Post Growth

Kathmandu — The net profit of non-life insurance companies declined significantly in the last fiscal year, with the sector’s profitability continuing to come under pressure amid the slow recovery from losses caused by floods, landslides and the Gen Z...


Life Insurers Earn Rs 5 Billion in Profit in a Year; IME and Reliable Lead, Citizen Posts Strongest Growth

Kathmandu — Nepal’s life insurance companies earned a combined net profit of nearly Rs 5.5 billion in fiscal year 2025/26. According to the fourth-quarter financial statements published by the insurers, 14 life insurance companies earned a total profit of...


Himalayan Life’s Profit Falls 42%, Insurance Fund Crosses NPR 89 Billion

Kathmandu — Himalayan Life Insurance Limited has reported a decline in profit for fiscal year 2025/26, while its life insurance fund and retained earnings recorded strong growth. According to the company’s unaudited fourth-quarter financial statements, net profit fell 41.90%...


Pakistan Marks 80th Independence Day with Flag Hoisting Ceremony in Kathmandu

Kathmandu — The Embassy of Pakistan celebrated the country’s 80th Independence Day with a flag hoisting ceremony at the Chancery, where Ambassador H.E. Mr. Mohammad Aamir Khan unfurled the national flag before members of the Pakistani community, Nepali friends...


MetLife’s Insurance Fund Grows 14%, but Profit Falls 55%

Kathmandu — MetLife Insurance Company has reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025/26. The company recorded growth in its insurance business and funds, while net profit declined sharply. According to the company’s unaudited financial...


LIC Nepal Profit Rises 28% as Insurance Fund Crosses NPR 146 Billion

Kathmandu — Life Insurance Corporation (Nepal) Limited (LIC Nepal) has reported a 28.45% increase in net profit for the fiscal year 2024/2025 (2081/82), with most key financial indicators showing growth. The company earned a net profit of NPR 405.7...