Resource person: Dr. Srijana Pant, Chief Manager, Rastriya Beema Company Ltd.
Date of Presentation : 25th March 2025
Topic of speech: Reinsurance Practices in Nepalese General Insurance,
A session on “Reinsurance Practices in Nepalese General Insurance” at NIRMA’s virtual conference, addressed key aspects of the reinsurance market in Nepal, covering its current state, challenges, opportunities, and the way forward.
Dr. Pant began by explaining the concept and significance of insurance of insurance, highlighting its role in spreading risk, providing capital relief, and enhancing underwriting stability. She emphasized how reinsurance enables companies to mitigate financial volatility and benefit from reinsurer expertise.
The session covered the players involved in reinsurance, such as insured parties, reinsurers, brokers, underwriters, and intermediaries. Dr. Pant outlined the current status of the Nepalese reinsurance market, noting the establishment of Nepal Reinsurance Company Ltd in 2014 and Himalayan Reinsurance Company Ltd in 2021. She highlighted factors affecting the market, such as government laws, regulatory requirements, and international practices.
Dr. Pant discussed several challenges facing Nepal’s reinsurance market, including financial strength, credit ratings, a lack of expertise, policy intervention by regulators, and competition with international reinsurers. However, she also identified opportunities, such as market expansion, knowledge sharing, and policy development to enhance credibility.
Key growth factors like increasing catastrophic events, regulatory changes, and technological advancements were noted as drivers for future market development. Dr. Pant stressed the importance of retention and exploration of new markets, while advocating for regulatory reforms and government policies that align domestic practices with international standards to strengthen the Nepalese reinsurance industry.
The session concluded with strategies for sustainable market growth and enhancing Nepal’s reinsurance market competitiveness on a global scale.