Trust Micro Insurance Calls Second AGM with IPO Proposal

Kathmandu – Trust Micro Insurance Limited has announced its second annual general meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place on Jestha 1 (May 15) at Maharaja Resort in Rupandehi. A key agenda item for the AGM is the proposal to...


Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance to Conduct Basic Training for Non-Life Insurance Agents

Kathmandu — Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited has announced a four-day basic training program for aspiring non-life insurance agents. The training will be held from Baisakh 26 to 29 (May 9 to 12) at the company’s head office in...


Can the World Solve Its Jobs Crisis? World Bank Spring Meetings 2025 Put Employment Front and Center

As global economies wrestle with inflation, rising debt, and widening inequality, the World Bank’s Spring Meetings 2025 have made one thing clear: job creation isn’t just a development goal—it’s the cornerstone of sustainable recovery. With an overarching theme centered...


World Bank Warns of Slower South Asia Growth Amid Global Volatility; Urges Urgent Tax Reform

The World Bank has slashed South Asia’s growth forecast for 2025, warning that the region’s fragile fiscal condition leaves it ill-prepared to absorb future shocks. In its latest South Asia Development Update released today, the Bank projects regional growth...


Five Decades On, Nepal’s Life Insurance Practices Still Runs on Foreign Actuaries

Kathmandu – Despite over five decades of insurance practices in Nepal, the country continues to rely heavily on foreign expertise for actuarial valuations, raising concerns over financial sovereignty, data privacy, and regulatory efficiency. Almost 98 percent of actuarial valuations...


Suryajyoti Life Insurance Adopts NCHL’s Digital Payment System for Seamless Transactions

Kathmandu – In a move toward greater digital efficiency, Suryajyoti Life Insurance Limited has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) to integrate its payment processes with NCHL’s advanced digital infrastructure. With this collaboration, Suryajyoti Life will...


Liberty Micro Life Introduces ‘Guaranteed Growth Plan’ to Promote Financial Security

Kathmandu — Liberty Micro Life Insurance Limited has launched a new insurance product, the ‘Guaranteed Growth Plan’, targeting Nepal’s low and middle-income groups. Designed to support long-term financial planning and savings habits, the policy aims to meet the growing...


Government to Establish Rs. 100 Billion Alternative Development Finance Fund with Insurance Sector Participation

Kathmandu – The Government of Nepal is preparing to establish a massive Alternative Development Finance Fund worth Rs. 100 billion, with significant investment participation from insurance companies and other major institutional investors. According to a bill proposed by the...


Nepal Life Insurance Concludes Sales Transformation Session with Focus on Digital Expansion

Kathmandu – Nepal Life Insurance Company has successfully concluded its one-day Sales Transformation Session in Kathmandu. The session focused on reviewing the company’s third-quarter performance and formulating strategies for the remaining months of the fiscal year 2081/82. Chaired by...


Nepal Insurance Authority and Sichuan Health Security Administration Hold High-Level Health Insurance Talks

Kathmandu – A high-level discussion on health insurance policies and systems was held on Monday between the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) and the Sichuan Health Security Administration in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. The bilateral meeting focused on health insurance sustainability, service accessibility, and...