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corporate governance and board governance system in insurance companies of Nepal
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
BOD
Corporate Governance and Board Governance System
Insurance Co.
Composition
Insiders Senior executives
Outsiders Proxy of shareholders Independent directors
Insurance Regulatory Authority of Nepal
Governing Acts and Regulations Insurance Act 1992 Insurance Regulation 1993
Insurance Companies Life Insurance : 8 Non-life Insurance: 17 Rastriya Beema Sansthan: L/NL
Functions of Insurance Board
To provide necessary suggestions to the Government of Nepal to frame the Policy regarding to systematize, regularize, develop and regulate the Insurance Business.
To frame a policy for the investment of the amount received from the insurance and to prescribe the priority sectors.
To register and renew the Insurer, Insurance Agent, Surveyor and Broker and to cancel or cause to cancel such registration.
Cont…..
To arbitrate in the dispute arises between the Insurer and the Insured.
To make decision on the complaints filed by the Insured against the Insurer regarding to the settlement of liability of the Insurance.
To issue necessary directives to the Insurer from time to time regarding to the Insurance Business.
Cont…..
To formulate necessary basis for the protection of interests of the Insured, and
To do or cause to do other necessary functions regarding to the Insurance business.
Roles of BOD
Representatives of shareholdersAlign the responsibilities of shareholders with
managementDefining company’s mission and goalAppointment of senior management Approve major corporate movesApprove dividends and other financial
matters.Responsible for company’s business affairs
and governance
Duties of BOD
The duty of careThe duty of loyaltyThe duty of good faithThe duty to promote successThe duty to avoid conflict of interestDuty to exercise diligence, judgment, and
skill
Problems arising from ineffective Board Governance
Board members assuming staff responsibilities
Unstructured board meetingWeak board committeeHaphazard selection of new board membersIgnoring the financial implication of decisions
Cases Related to Board Governance of Insurance industry of Nepal
Separation of life and non life Insurance Companies.
One person representing BOD of multiple Insurance Companies
Advance payment against the insurance claimed by Himalayan Snacks and Noodles.
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