Nepal Insurance Authority Conducts High-Level Discussion on Reinsurance Sector

Kathmandu – The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) convened a high-level discussion and interaction program with key stakeholders from the insurance and reinsurance sector. The program was held at the Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu on Thursday. The event brought together...


Insurers Must Strengthen IT and Data Management for Sector Growth, Says Ojha

Kathmandu – The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has called on insurance companies to significantly enhance their use of information technology and strengthen data management practices to promote the growth and transparency of the insurance sector. Speaking at a discussion...


Global Reinsurance Capital Surpasses $720 Billion in Q1 2025: Aon

Aon’s latest midyear 2025 Reinsurance Market Dynamics report has revealed that global reinsurance capital rose to $720 billion by the end of the first quarter, up from $715 billion during the same period in 2024. The report highlights a...


Delays in Annual General Meetings Raise Concerns Among Insurance Investors

Kathmandu — A growing number of insurance companies in Nepal have yet to hold their annual general meetings (AGMs), leaving shareholders waiting for financial updates and returns. Even as the current fiscal year nears its end, nine companies are...


NIA Chair Sharad Ojha Directs Insurers to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Measures

Kathmandu — Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) Chairman Sharad Ojha has instructed all insurance companies to strengthen their internal mechanisms to combat money laundering and enhance financial transparency in the insurance sector. Speaking at a capacity-building program organized by the...


Nepal Reinsurance Calls for Term Deposit Proposals from BFIs

Kathmandu — Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited has announced its intention to invest in term deposits and has called on eligible institutions to submit sealed proposals. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the company invited proposals from national-level banks...


Allegations Surface Against Nepal Reinsurance Leadership Over Risky Business Decisions

Kathmandu — Serious allegations have emerged against the top leadership of Nepal Reinsurance Company, including CEO Surendra Thapa and Chairman Devraj Dhungana, for reportedly compromising government investment and business stability within the organization. According to a statement issued by...


Dollar Exchange Restrictions Put Pressure on Reinsurance Brokers in Nepal

Kathmandu — Reinsurance broker companies operating in Nepal are facing operational difficulties due to regulatory limitations that prevent them from accessing foreign currency exchange facilities. The issue stems from current provisions under the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, which allow...


Air India Crash in Ahmedabad Triggers India’s Largest Aviation Insurance Claim

Mumbai (ET) — The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad is expected to result in India’s largest aviation insurance payout in Indian history, with total claims projected to surpass $120 million. The tragic incident,...


Himalayan Reinsurance Concludes 4th AGM, Approves 4.5% Bonus Shares

Kathmandu – Himalayan Reinsurance Limited, the first private-sector-promoted reinsurance company in Nepal, held its fourth Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Nepal Pragya Pratishthan, Kamaladi. The meeting, held on Jestha 25, 2082 (June 8, 2025), approved several key proposals, including...