Government Integrates Health Insurance Programs for Poor Citizens

Kathmandu — The Ministry of Health and Population has begun integrating scattered social health security programs under a unified framework aimed at improving access to healthcare for poor citizens. Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Poudel on Wednesday launched...


Shikhar Insurance Draws Major Attention at NADA Auto Show 2025

Kathmandu — The much-anticipated NADA Auto Show 2025 has kicked off in the capital, attracting automobile enthusiasts eager to explore the latest cars and motorcycles. Yet, the spotlight is not only on new vehicles — the stall of Shikhar...


IME Life Insurance Donates CCTV Cameras to Lainchaur Youth Club

Kathmandu — IME Life Insurance Company has provided CCTV cameras to Lainchaur Youth Club as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The handover program was organized to coincide with the company’s eighth anniversary. According to the company, the...


Lock-in Period of Crest Micro Life Insurance’s 125,500 Shares to Open on Ashoj

Kathmandu – The lock-in period for 125,500 shares of Crest Micro Life Insurance Limited is set to open on Ashoj 5 (September 21). Out of the company’s 2.25 million IPO shares issued to the public, 112,500 shares (5 percent)...


From Transport Worker to Insurance Leader: The Inspiring Journey of Shiva Kumar Shrestha

Kathmandu – At first glance, Shiva Kumar Shrestha might appear to be just another self-employed transport entrepreneur. But in recent years, his identity has expanded far beyond the roads of Kathmandu. Today, Shrestha is making his mark as a...


Priti Dev Appointed Koshi Province Office Chief of Nepal Insurance Authority

Kathmandu – The Nepal Insurance Authority has appointed Priti Dev as the new Chief of the Office for its Koshi Province office. The position had remained vacant following the transfer of former office chief Binod Kumar Pokharel. Dev was...


Life Insurance Companies in Nepal Pay Rs 78.72 Billion in Claims in FY 2081/82

Kathmandu – Nepal’s life insurance companies have seen a significant rise in claim payouts, with all 14 operating life insurance companies disbursing a total of Rs 78.72 billion in the last fiscal year (FY 2081/82). This marks a 19.20...


Shikhar Insurance Launches ‘Shikhar Health Security’ with Coverage up to Rs 2 Million

Kathmandu – Shikhar Insurance has introduced a new health insurance scheme, Shikhar Health Security, plan aimed at addressing rising medical expenses in Nepal. The scheme was formally launched during a program organized at Medicity Hospital on Bhadra 2 (August...


Sun Nepal Life Conducts AML/CFT Training to Strengthen Employee Capacity

Kathmandu – Sun Nepal Life Insurance Limited has organized a training program on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) to enhance employee capacity and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The training was facilitated by Subash...


Allianz Life Cyberattack Exposes Data of 1.1 Million Customers

(Reuters) – A cyberattack on U.S. insurance firm Allianz Life in late July compromised the personal data of approximately 1.1 million customers, according to breach notification platform Have I Been Pwned. The company had earlier disclosed that hackers gained...