Government Revises Commission Rates for Insurance Agents

Kathmandu – The government has introduced new commission rates for insurance agents, replacing the previous structure set under the Insurance Act 2049. The revised rates, approved under updated insurance regulations, now apply to various types of life insurance policies....


Nepal Rastra Bank Eases Deposit Rules Amid Rising Non-Performing Loans

Kathmandu – In light of the increasing levels of non-performing loans (NPL) in banks and financial institutions, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has decided to relax its deposit conditions for its employees’ fixed deposits. Under the new provisions, banks and...


Newly Appointed Chairman of Nepal Insurance Authority to Meet Former Presidents for Discussion

Kathmandu – Sharad Ojha, the newly appointed chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), is set to meet with former chairpersons of the authority today at 2 pm for a discussion. The meeting aims to gather insights from the...


Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Puts 1.5 Million Founder Shares Up for Sale

Kathmandu – Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Limited has announced the sale of 1.56 million founder shares, offering existing founder shareholders the first right to purchase them. The company has stated that interested founder shareholders must submit their applications at...


Asian Life Insurance Announces Interest Discount on Lapsed Policy Renewals

Kathmandu – Asian Life Insurance Company Limited has introduced a special discount on interest charges for policyholders looking to renew their lapsed insurance policies. The company has launched this initiative for fully expired policies that have exceeded six months...


Minister Paudel Proposes Mobile Recharge Levy to Strengthen Health Insurance Fund

Kathmandu – Health and Population Minister Pradip Paudel has suggested collecting a contribution from mobile recharge payments to make Nepal’s health insurance fund more stable and sustainable. During an inspection visit to Bhagiratha Buddhashanti Hospital in Jhapa on Sunday...


Special Court Clears Former NIA Chairman Surya Prasad Silwal in Corruption Case

Kathmandu – The Special Court has acquitted Surya Prasad Silwal, the former chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), in a corruption case related to allegations of submitting false information regarding his age. The court’s decision came during a...


Life Insurance Policy Surrenders Exceed Eight Billion Rupees In Second-Quarter of Current FY

Kathmandu – Life insurance policy surrenders in Nepal have crossed eight billion rupees by the end of the Magh month (mid-February), reflecting a significant trend of policyholders opting out before the completion of their coverage period. According to data...


Life Insurance Companies in Nepal Sees Growth in Solvency Ratio in Q2 of Current Fiscal Year

Kathmandu – The solvency ratio of life insurance companies in Nepal has reached 2.53 in the second-quarter of current fiscal year. According to the financial statements published by life insurance companies, there has been a slight increase on solvency...


Sun Nepal Insurance Successfully Concludes Agency Skill Enhancement Program

Kathmandu – Sun Nepal Life Insurance has successfully completed its Agency Skill Enhancement Program with grandeur. The program, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and expertise of its agencies, took place at Vision Safari Sauraha, Chitwan, from February 28 to...