Insurance Sector Strained as Gen Z Protests Leave Nepal Counting Billions in Losses

Kathmandu — The wave of Gen Z-led protests that shook Nepal in last week has left behind more than broken windows and charred storefronts. It has unleashed one of the largest insurance crises the country has faced in recent...


Sanima GIC Insurance Puts 580,000 Promoter Shares Up for Sale

Kathmandu — Sanima GIC Insurance Limited has announced the sale of 580,000 units of promoter shares owned by its promoter shareholders. The company informed that the shares are now open for purchase by both individuals and institutions. Earlier, on...


Nepal Insurance Authority Engages Insurers and Surveyors to Expedite Claim Settlements

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has initiated discussions with the chief executives of non-life insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as the Insurance Surveyors Association of Nepal, to address challenges in processing insurance claims arising from damages...


Gen Z Movement Causes Property Damage Worth Billions; Insurers Brace for Over Rs 50 Billion in Claims

Kathmandu — The Gen Z movement, which turned violent after Bhadra 23, has left widespread devastation across the country, with property damage estimated in the billions of rupees. Insurance companies fear that claims could surpass Rs 50 billion, posing...


NLG Insurance Assures Easy Settlement of Claims for Gen Z Movement Damages

Kathmandu — NLG Insurance Company Limited has pledged to facilitate the settlement of insurance claims in a simple and accessible manner for victims affected by the Gen Z movement that began on Bhadra 23 in various parts of the...


Nepal Insurance Authority Orders Swift Claim Settlements for Damages During Gen Z Protests

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has instructed insurance companies to expedite the settlement of claims related to damages caused during the Gen Z protests on Bhadra 23 and 24. Issuing a notice on Thursday, the authority urged insurers...


Nepal Insurers’ Association Pledges Efficient Claim Management for Disaster-Affected Policyholders

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurers’ Association has assured that insurance companies are committed to handling claims smoothly and effectively for policyholders and service recipients affected by the recent disaster. In a press release, the association urged insured individuals and...


Oriental Insurance Assures Quick Settlement of Claims Amid Recent Disasters

Kathmandu – The Oriental Insurance Company has announced that it is fully prepared to settle insurance claims, including large-scale losses, in a simple and efficient manner as the country grapples with widespread disaster-related damages. In a statement, the company expressed...


Insurers Unable to Deploy Surveyors Amid Gen Z Protest Damages; NIA Exploring Simplified Claim Process

Kathmandu — Insurance companies are struggling to survey damages caused during the Genji protests, with field assessments currently limited to urgent cases. The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has confirmed that it is holding discussions with insurers to find ways...


Bhatbhateni Faces Billions in Losses from Gen Z Protests, IGI Prudential Exposed to Rs 2.5 Billion in Claims

Kathmandu — Bhatbhateni Superstore has suffered damages worth billions of rupees during the Gen Z protests last Tuesday, with initial assessments indicating insurance claims of over Rs 2.5 billion falling under IGI Prudential Insurance alone. Out of the 28...