Nepal Re’s Decision to Slash Riot and Terrorism Insurance Commission Ignites Fury Among Insurance Companies

Kathmandu — Insurance companies are fuming after Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited made the abrupt decision to cut the commission it offers for riot and terrorism insurance. Surendra Thapa, the CEO of Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited, sent out a letter...


Apple Insurance Dispute in Jumla Resolved After Government-Led Talks

Kathmandu — The long-standing insurance dispute between apple farmers of Jumla and Shikhar Insurance Company has been resolved following tripartite discussions involving the government, the insurer, and farmers’ representatives. According to the agreement, apple farmers from Tatopani, Patarasi, and...


Himalayan Everest Insurance Completes Reconstruction of Police Unit Damaged During Gen-Z Protest

Kathmandu — Himalayan Everest Insurance Limited has successfully completed the reconstruction of the Supreme Court and Special Court Coordination Security Police Unit, which was damaged during the Gen-Z protest on Bhadra 24. The reconstruction was carried out as part...


Cash Payments in Insurance Sector End from Today

Kathmandu – Internal cash payment transactions in Nepal’s insurance sector have officially come to an end from today, following a directive issued by the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). With effect from Magh 1, 2082 BS, all types of payments...


Low Bank Interest Rates Push Insurance Companies Toward Foreign Investment Options

Kathmandu – Nepali insurance companies are facing growing financial pressure due to persistently low interest rates on bank fixed deposits and banks’ reluctance to renew deposits even after maturity. As returns from traditional investments continue to shrink, insurers are...


Government Faces Rs 36.3 Billion Burden Due to Uninsured Public Infrastructure

Kathmandu — The government is set to bear a financial burden of more than Rs 36 billion due to the lack of insurance coverage for public physical infrastructure damaged during the Gen-Z movement, according to an official assessment. As...


Neco Insurance Chairman Urges CEO to Step Down Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Kathmandu – The Chairman of Neco Insurance Company, Ramesh Kumar Niraula, has asked Chief Executive Officer Ashok Kumar Khadka to resign from his position following concerns raised by the insurance regulator over Khadka’s recent political activities. The issue arose...


Uncertainty Over Insurance of Government Property; Minister Ghising Says Structural Insurance May Not Be Economically Viable

Kathmandu – Despite growing discussion on the need to insure government property following recent protests, the government remains undecided on whether physical structures should be insured. The government initiated the first phase of insurance coverage last month by insuring...


Siddhartha Premier Insurance Pays Over Rs 2.68 Billion in Claims in Five Months

Kathmandu – Siddhartha Premier Insurance Company Limited has settled insurance claims totaling more than Rs 2.68 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 (from Shrawan to Mangsir). A significant portion of the payouts relates...


Government Faces Rs 36 Billion Reconstruction Burden After Gen-Z Protest Damage

Kathmandu — The government is set to bear more than Rs 36 billion in reconstruction expenses after extensive damage caused by the recent Gen-Z protest, as government structures were not insured prior to the incident. A committee formed to...