Government Revises Health Insurance Decision, 13 Hospitals Reinstated as First Service Points

Kathmandu — The Ministry of Health and Population has revised its decision to remove several hospitals from the list of first service points under the national health insurance program, following widespread protests from health workers, hospital staff, and local...


Munich Re Reports €2.1 Billion Q2 Profit Amid Low Major-Loss Costs

Global reinsurer Munich Re has announced a strong preliminary net profit of €2.1 billion for the second quarter of 2025—up €500 million year-on-year—driven by low major-loss expenditures in its property and casualty (P&C) reinsurance segment. The German reinsurer also...


South Korean Flood Kills More than Dozens, Insurers to Provide Temporary Housing, Relief for Flood Victims

Seoul – In response to the devastating floods caused by five days of relentless rainfall across South Korea, the Non-life Insurance Social Contribution Council has announced a major relief initiative, including the construction of temporary housing and financial donations....


Nepal Insurance Issues 34.783% Right Shares from Today

Kathmandu – Nepal Insurance Company Limited has started issuing 34.783 percent right shares from today, aiming to meet the paid-up capital requirement set by the Insurance Authority. The company received approval from the Nepal Securities Board to issue a...


LIC Nepal Achieves Record Growth in Sudurpaschim and Karnali Province

Kathmandu – Life Insurance Corporation (Nepal) Limited has recorded impressive business growth in the geographically remote provinces of Sudurpaschim and Karnali. Despite the regions’ challenging terrain and limited access, LIC Nepal’s agents have successfully expanded life insurance services to...


Shanti Rai Becomes First MDRT Member of 2026 from IME Life Gathaghar Branch

Kathmandu — Shanti Rai, a dedicated staff member at IME Life Insurance Company Limited’s Gathaghar branch in Bhaktapur, has earned the prestigious recognition of becoming the first Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) member from her branch for the year...


Government Moves to Strengthen Health Insurance and Public Health Services in Nepal

Kathmandu – In a significant step toward strengthening Nepal’s healthcare system, Minister of Health Pradeep Poudel has unveiled key achievements from his first year in office, highlighting reforms and progress made in public health services and health insurance. At...


Who Are the Top Agents Driving Nepal Life’s Rs 10 Billion Record Business?

Kathmandu – Nepal Life Insurance Company has set a new benchmark in the fiscal year 2081/82 by achieving an all-time high in new business worth Rs 10 billion — the highest since its establishment over two decades ago. The...


Citizen Life’s Top Agents Drive Record Business with Dedication and Strategy

Kathmandu – Citizen Life Insurance Company Limited has recognized three of its top-performing agents for their exceptional contributions to the company’s growth in the fiscal year 2081/82. Through their efforts, these agents have demonstrated the impact of commitment, consistency,...


All Outstanding Health Insurance Payments to Be Cleared by Bhadra: Minister Poudel

Kathmandu – Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Poudel has announced that all outstanding dues under Nepal’s national health insurance program will be cleared within the month of Bhadra. Speaking at the inauguration of the Deurali Primary Hospital in...