Shikhar Insurance Issues Public Notice on Flood Insurance Claims and Pending Settlement Submissions

25th September 2026, Kathmandu

Shikhar Insurance Company Limited (Thapathali, Kathmandu) has issued an official notice regarding insurance claim facilitation following the devastating flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa District.

Shikhar Insurance Public Notice

Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by the disaster on Bhadra 10, 2083 BS, the company has appointed dedicated regional and branch officials to assist affected policyholders with claim registration, coordination, and swift settlement procedures.

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Rasuwa Flood Claim Facilitation Contacts

To support policyholders affected by the Rasuwa flood disaster, the non-life insurer has designated specific contact persons across regional and branch offices.

• Bagmati Province Leadership: Santosh Pandey (Bagmati Province Head, 9801174342) and Sitaram Aryal (Bagmati Province Deputy Head, 9801184853).
• Nuwakot Branch Representatives: Surendra Rai (9801912411) and Madhusudan Ghimire (9801912410).
• Naubise Branch Representative: Vivek Bhandari (9801912402).
• Central Claims Department Contacts: Srijan Chapagai (9802320820), Amir Bista (9802336465), Nirmal Thapa (9801235103), and Niraj Shakya (9801237717).

Deadline and Terms for Pending Non-Flood Claim Settlements

The insurer has also issued an urgent deadline for insured parties with pending claim applications filed between Jestha 16, 2083 BS and Shrawan 31, 2083 BS.

• 21-Day Final Deadline: Policyholders or their authorized representatives must submit all necessary pending documentation to the Central Claims Department, regional offices, branches, or assigned surveyors within 21 days from the notice publication date (Ashwin 9, 2083 BS).
• Settlement Clearance Forms: Policyholders who have received claim settlement vouchers/slips must sign, stamp, and return them along with required documents within the stipulated 21-day window.
• Claim File Closure Warning: Failure to contact the insurer or submit necessary supporting paperwork within the 21-day timeframe will result in the formal closure of the respective claim files.
• Online Verification: Detailed claim information registered by policyholders can be reviewed directly via the company’s official portal at www.shikharinsurance.com.

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