KATHMANDU: Vivek Jha, a well known figure in Nepal’s insurance industry, has joined Surya Life Insurance Company as a member of the board of directors.
Jha had recently completed his second term as the CEO of Nepal Life Insurance Company. He was required to leave the position after leading the company for 10 years due to a provision of the Insurance Board institutional good governance policy.
Following his ‘retirement’ in July last year, many had expected him to join another company as the CEO again. But, he surprised all by joining Surya Life as a director.
The 291st meeting of the board held on May 21 appointed him as a director to represent the VJ Investment Company on behalf of the founders. It means Jha will be active in the policy-making of the company
Surya Life Insurance is promoted by the Vishal Group.