Government Moves to Extend Anti-Corruption Authority into the Private Sector; Proposal Targets Irregularities in Banking and Insurance

Kathmandu – The government led by Balen has decided to expand the jurisdiction of the anti-corruption authority to allow strict investigation of corruption in the private sector. The proposal is included in the draft Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2025 to...


Insurance Authority Approves 21 New Policies and 12 Rider Contracts in One Year

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has approved 21 new insurance policies and 12 new supplementary (rider) contracts by mid-March of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to the Authority, only life insurance companies have received approvals for rider policies....


Dispute Escalates Between Insurance Authority and Employees Provident Fund; EPF Claims Right to Hold Up to 25% Shares

Kathmandu — A dispute has intensified between the Nepal Insurance Authority and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) over cross-shareholding in insurance companies, particularly concerning ownership levels that exceed the regulatory threshold. The issue gained attention after the Auditor General’s...


Authority Set to Act Against Over Half a Dozen Companies for Policy Manipulation

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has uncovered irregularities while monitoring and investigating more than half a dozen non-life insurance companies. The regulator is preparing to take action against companies found issuing insurance policies at rates that differ from...


National Insurance Company Urges Policyholders to Claim Pending Payments

Kathmandu — National Insurance Company Limited has called on policyholders to collect payments for claims filed under insurance policies issued during the fiscal years 2019/20 to 2020/21. The company stated that although claims were registered for policies issued during...


Prabhu Insurance to Hold Annual General Meeting for Dividend Approval

Kathmandu — Prabhu Insurance Limited has scheduled its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for April 22 at 11:00 am. The meeting will take place at the company’s head office, Prabhu Complex in Tinkune, Kathmandu, following a board meeting held...


All But Three Insurance Companies Hold AGMs on Time

Kathmandu — Insurance companies that had long struggled to conduct their annual general meetings (AGMs) on schedule are now showing improvement. Due to repeated directives from the Insurance Authority in recent years and ongoing coordination with companies, all but...


Directive Revised After Foreign Reinsurance Brokers Fail to Comply

Kathmandu — The Nepal Insurance Authority has revised the Reinsurance Directive for Insurers, 2023 after foreign reinsurance brokers failed to establish branch offices in the country. The Authority had earlier amended the directive in August 2025, requiring brokers to...


Discussion Held on Insurance Challenges and Solutions in Koshi Province’s Transport Sector

Kathmandu – A discussion program on insurance policies, challenges, and solutions in the transport sector of Koshi Province was held today in Biratnagar. The event was organized by the Koshi Province Office of the Nepal Insurance Authority. The program...


Prabhu Insurance Puts 680,000 Promoter Shares Up for Sale

Kathmandu — Prabhu Insurance Company has announced the sale of 680,000 promoter shares held by its founding shareholders. The company has not disclosed a minimum price for the offering. The shares are currently open only to existing promoter shareholders,...