Insurance Agents Oppose New Insurance Regulations, Preparing to Protest

Kathmandu – Insurance agents across Nepal are preparing for protests against the recently approved Insurance Regulation 2081, claiming it curtails their rights. The regulation, passed by the Cabinet on January 11, imposes additional financial burdens on agents, including the...


The Oriental Insurance Provides Rs 1 Million for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Kathmandu – The Oriental Insurance Company Limited has provided Rs 1 million in financial support under its corporate social responsibility initiative. The amount has been donated to the Self Help Group for Cerebral Palsy, Lalitpur, a social organization dedicated...


Chaudhary Group Loses Rs 580 Million Insurance Claim Case

Kathmandu – The Supreme Court has ruled against Chaudhary Group (CG) in its Rs 580 million insurance claim case related to a fire at CG Electronics Pvt. Ltd. in Satungal. The verdict upholds previous decisions by the Insurance Authority...


Nepal’s Non-Life Insurance Companies Show Strong Solvency Ratios, Rises to 2.67

Kathmandu – The latest financial reports of Nepal’s non-life insurance companies indicate a stable and improving solvency ratio, a key measure of financial strength and risk-bearing capacity. The average solvency ratio across these companies has risen to 2.67, marking...


Munich Re Surpasses Profit Target for Fourth Consecutive Year, Sets Ambitious Goal for 2025

Munich – Munich Re has once again outperformed expectations, reporting a net profit of €5.7 billion for the 2024 financial year—€700 million above its original target. This marks the fourth consecutive year of exceeding profit goals, reflecting the company’s...


United Ajod Insurance Urges Insured to Submit Pending Documents for Claim Collection

Kathmandu – United Ajod Insurance Limited has once again urged insured individuals to submit the necessary documents for their agriculture and livestock insurance claims filed last year until July 15, 2024. Despite an earlier notice, the company stated that...


Swiss Re Reports USD 3.2 Billion Net Income for 2024, Next Target More Than USD 4.4 billion

Zurich – Swiss Re has announced a strong financial performance for 2024, recording a net income of USD 3.2 billion and achieving a 15% return on equity (ROE). The company’s Board of Directors has proposed an 8% increase in...


Shikhar Insurance Urges Policyholders to Submit Pending Claim Documents

Kathmandu – Shikhar Insurance Company Limited has requested insured individuals to submit pending documents for their claim applications filed from December 1, 2024 to February 27, 2025. The company stated that many claims remain unpaid due to incomplete documentation...


Nepal Insurance Authority Faces Backlog of Unsolved Claims

Kathmandu – The number of insured individuals seeking intervention from the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has surged as insurance companies struggle to pay claims. Complaints against delayed or denied insurance payouts have been steadily rising, highlighting a growing crisis...


Former Chairmen Urge Nepal Insurance Authority Chief to Resist Political Interference

Kathmandu – Former chairmen of the Nepal Insurance Authority have urged current Chairman Sharad Ojha to uphold the integrity of the regulatory body by resisting political interference and strictly adhering to the law. During a discussion held at the...