Government Appoints Rajan Bikram Thapa as Chairman of Nepal Insurance Authority

Summary

The government has appointed Rajan Bikram Thapa as chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority. He was sworn in by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, who urged him to push reforms and strengthen Nepal’s insurance sector.

Key Points
  • The government appointed Rajan Bikram Thapa as chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority on the recommendation of a selection committee.
  • Thapa took the oath of office and secrecy on Wednesday at the Ministry of Finance.
  • Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle asked Thapa to work fearlessly for reform and development in the insurance sector.
  • Thapa is currently serving as an Executive Director at Nepal Rastra Bank.
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