Preparations Underway to Amend the Health Insurance Act

Kathmandu — Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta has said that the government is preparing to amend the Health Insurance Act to make the national health insurance program more effective and sustainable. Responding to lawmakers’ questions during...


Bangladesh Embassy Strengthens Ties Through ‘Mango Diplomacy’ Initiative

Kathmandu — In a unique display of goodwill and friendship, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu has distributed more than 1,750 kilograms of premium Bangladeshi mangoes among distinguished personalities across Nepal under its annual “Season’s Best Compliments” initiative. The diplomatic...


Nepal Reinsurance Fails in Risk Management, Credit Rating Downgraded from ‘Double A Minus’ to ‘A’

Kathmandu — The credit rating of Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited has been downgraded. ICRA Nepal has lowered the company’s issuer rating from the earlier ‘Double A Minus’ level to ‘A’. At the same time, the company has been kept...


US and Iran Reach 14-Point Draft Agreement to End War, Launch Nuclear Talks and Lift Sanctions

International — The United States and Iran are expected to sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding in Switzerland on June 19 that would formally end hostilities between the two countries and open the door to comprehensive negotiations aimed at...


All Insurance Company Directors Facing Criminal Charges Suspended

Kathmandu  — The Nepal Insurance Authority has issued letters suspending all chairpersons and directors of insurance companies who have been charged in criminal cases. According to sources, the Insurance Authority sent suspension notices yesterday evening to all chairpersons, directors, and...


Nepal Reinsurance CEO Surendra Thapa Suspended Amid Money Laundering Case

Kathmandu — Surendra Thapa, CEO of Nepal Reinsurance Company, has finally been suspended. Thapa, who had been drawing a salary worth hundreds of thousands of rupees per month, is alleged to have played a role in actions that harmed...


Insurers Warn EV Premiums Must Rise to Avoid Industry Risk

Kathmandu — Stakeholders have expressed concern that the insurance industry itself could come under significant financial strain if insurance premiums for electric vehicles (EVs) are not increased. The issue was highlighted at a program organized yesterday in Kathmandu by...


Reliable Nepal Life’s ‘A-’ Rating Reaffirmed; Strong in Claims Settlement and Risk Management

Kathmandu — Credit rating agency CARE Ratings Nepal has reaffirmed the issuer rating of Reliable Nepal Life Insurance, maintaining its ‘CARE-NP A- (Issuer)’ rating. The rating indicates that the company provides an adequate degree of safety with respect to...


Commercial Banks Earn NPR 56.5 Billion Profit in 10 Months; Nabil Leads, Kumari Shows Aggressive Growth, NIC at the Bottom

Kathmandu — Commercial banks have succeeded in earning nearly NPR 56.5 billion in profit during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26(2082/83). According to data published by the Nepal Rastra Bank up to mid-May 2026 (end...


Nepal Reinsurance Reports Nearly NPR 8 Billion Loss, EPS Falls to -NPR 59.49

Kathmandu — Nepal Reinsurance Company has published its financial statements for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025/26. The company had been unable to release its financial statements earlier due to issues related to a disorganized audit process, but...