Kathmandu Breathes Again As the Air Quality Improves—But for How Long?

After being surrounded by a thick layer of pollution, Kathmandu’s sky finally opened up—not just with much-needed rain, but with the sighs of a city that had been gasping for breath. After being ranked among the most polluted places...


Non-Life Insurance Professionals Call for Policy Revisions on Shares and Reinsurance Allocation

Kathmandu — The Nepal Non-Life Insurance Professionals Association has called for critical policy reforms in the insurance sector during a formal meeting with newly appointed Insurance Authority Chairman Sharad Ojha today. The Association Chairman Rajendra Malla, congratulated Chairman Ojha...


Foreign Reinsurance Partnerships Recommended to Reduce Risk in Insurance Sector

Kathmandu — The High-Level Economic Advisory Reform Commission has recommended that Nepal adopt a hybrid reinsurance model by partnering with foreign reinsurance companies to better manage risks and modernize the insurance sector. In its report submitted to the Government...


Mandatory House Insurance and Local-Level Subsidies Recommended in New Reform Report

Kathmandu — The High-Level Economic Reforms Advisory Commission has recommended that the Government of Nepal make house insurance mandatory when approving residential building plans in urban areas. The recommendation comes as part of a comprehensive report submitted by the...


High-Level Economic Advisory Reform Commission Suggests to Improve Deposit Insurance to Safeguard Banking Sector

Kathmandu — The High-Level Economic Advisory Reform Commission has recommended enhancing the effectiveness of Nepal’s deposit insurance mechanism to ensure long-term stability in the banking sector. Currently, the Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund, jointly operated by the Government of...


Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Announces 15% Cash Dividend to Shareholders

Kathmandu — Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Limited has declared a 15 percent cash dividend, including tax, from the profits of the previous fiscal year. The decision was made during a meeting of the company’s board of directors held on Chaitra...


Canadian Exporters Turn to Trade Credit Insurance Amid Trump’s Tariff Uncertainty

Ottawa (Reuters) – As trade tensions escalate due to U.S. tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence, Canadian exporters are increasingly turning to trade credit insurance to cushion potential financial blows. This shift marks a notable change in strategy...


Shikhar Insurance Sets Record by Settling Tinkune Incident Claims Within 13 Days

Kathmandu — At a time when delays in insurance claim settlements are often the norm, Shikhar Insurance Company has set a new benchmark by clearing all claims related to the Tinkune incident of Chaitra 15 within just 13 days....


National Life Insurance Announces New Bonus Rates Across Insurance Plans

Kathmandu — National Life Insurance Limited has announced new bonus rates for its insurance plans, following the approval of its latest actuarial valuation report by the Nepal Insurance Authority. The revised rates are based on the company’s financial statements...


Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Announces Sale of Promoter Shares

Kathmandu — Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Limited has announced the sale of 1,574,251 promoter shares, opening the opportunity to a wide range of investors including individuals, institutional investors, and existing promoter shareholders. The company has made the shares available...