Himalayan General Insurance appoints Shah as new CEO

KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 15: Himalayan General Insurance Co. Ltd. (HGI), one of Nepal’s older
non-life insurance companies, has recently appointed Vijay Bahadur Shah as its new Chief Executive Officer.

“I am honored and excited to have been appointed as the CEO at HGI. It is truly a privilege to be
part of the credibility and history that HGI stands for” said Shah. “HGI has a clear vision and
purpose for the future and I will do my very best to lead the company and instill passion in the HGI
team as we embark on this journey”.

He succeeded Sushil Bajracharya, who had served in the company for the last 28 years.
During his tenure, it is said that the HGI  was able to strength its position as a professional and transparent company. 

Prior to joining HGI, Shah was CEO at Nepal Insurance Co. Ltd. for 4 years and was instrumental in
the positive transformation of the company.