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KATHMANDU: Himalayan Reinsurance Limited Chairman Shekhar Golchha has stepped down from his position, marking a notable leadership change in Nepal’s growing reinsurance sector.
According to the company, Golchha submitted his resignation on March 9 (Falgun 25). The board of directors formally approved his resignation during a meeting held on March 18 (Chaitra 5), Company Secretary Santosh KC confirmed.
Golchha, who served as the founding chairman of Himalayan Reinsurance, played a central role in establishing the company as a key player in Nepal’s insurance and reinsurance landscape. His departure comes at a time when Nepal’s financial services sector is undergoing structural evolution, with increasing focus on risk management, insurance penetration, and capital market deepening.
The company has not publicly disclosed the reason behind Golchha’s resignation, leaving room for speculation within the business and investor community. Market observers note that leadership transitions in financial institutions often carry strategic implications, particularly in emerging markets like Nepal where institutional stability is closely watched by regulators and investors.
Following Golchha’s exit, the existing board composition includes:
No immediate announcement has been made regarding the appointment of a new chairman.
Himalayan Reinsurance, as a domestic reinsurance entity, plays a critical role in retaining insurance premiums within Nepal and reducing capital outflow to foreign reinsurers. Leadership changes at the top level could influence strategic direction, partnerships, and capital allocation decisions in the near term.
Industry stakeholders will be closely monitoring the company’s next move, particularly the selection of new leadership and its impact on governance, underwriting strategy, and regional expansion plans.
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