Reliable Nepal Life Pays Rs. 1.385 Million Insurance Claim to Deceased Policyholder’s Family

Kathmandu — Reliable Nepal Life Insurance Limited’s IBRD Branch has handed over an insurance claim of Rs. 1.385 million to the family of late Sita Devi Rana under a term life insurance policy. The claim amount was presented to...


Government Hands Foreign Employment Insurance Pool to Nepal Re, Ending Himalayan Re’s 16-Month Tenure

Kathmandu — The government has brought an early end to Himalayan Reinsurance’s management of the Foreign Employment Insurance Pool, awarding the responsibility instead to the state-owned Nepal Reinsurance Company as part of its policy to strengthen public-sector enterprises. The...


Insurance Authority Seeks Industry Feedback to Strengthen Risk-Based Capital Framework

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has begun reviewing the implementation of the Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework, two years after its rollout, as it prepares to refine the system based on industry feedback and practical experience. To support the...


Leadership Vacuum Grips Nepal’s Insurance Industry as Six Companies Continue Without CEOs

Kathmandu — A growing leadership void is casting a shadow over Nepal’s insurance sector, with six insurers across the life, non-life, reinsurance and microinsurance segments continuing to operate without permanent chief executive officers. The lack of executive leadership has...


Renewal Premium Income of Life Insurers Rises 9.56%, Nepal Life Leads While IME Life Posts Fastest Growth

Kathmandu — Life insurance companies in Nepal collected Rs 107.72 billion in renewal premiums during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2025/26(2082/83), marking a 9.56% increase from Rs 98.32 billion recorded in the corresponding period of...


Monetary Policy for FY 2083/84 Focuses on Financial Stability, Regulatory Reforms and Banking Efficiency

Kathmandu — The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled a series of regulatory and structural reforms through its Monetary Policy for FY 2083/84, aimed at making the country’s financial system more resilient, efficient and customer-centric. The policy introduces measures...


Shikhar Insurance Appoints Asmi Shrestha as Brand Ambassador

Kathmandu – Shikhar Insurance has appointed Asmi Shrestha as its new Brand Ambassador, adding a fresh and inspiring face to represent the company’s values and vision. The company said Asmi’s confidence, ambition, and excellence reflect its commitment to encouraging young...


Employee Benefit Costs at Life Insurers Rise 11.5% to Rs 5.18 Billion; Himalayan Life Tops the List

Kathmandu – Nepal’s 14 life insurance companies spent a combined Rs 5.1798 billion on employee benefits during the first nine months of FY 2025/26, according to their third-quarter financial statements. The expense, which includes salaries, allowances, bonuses and other...


Capital Adequacy Woes Leave 17 Nepali Microfinance Lenders Unable to Expand Credit

Kathmandu – Nepal’s microfinance sector is coming under increasing financial strain as a growing number of lenders struggle to meet regulatory capital requirements, raising concerns over their ability to sustain future lending. According to data published by the Nepal...


Four Himalayan Life Directors Resign, Two New Members Appointed to Board

Kathmandu – Himalayan Life Insurance Limited has announced a reshuffle in its board of directors, with four directors stepping down and two new members appointed to fill the vacancies. Founder shareholders’ representative Saurabh Duggad and public shareholders’ representatives Pramila...