11 Feb 2019

Fed-up insurers tighten coverage to Nepal

From Nine To Noon, 9:09 am on 11 February 2019
Mountains in Everest region, Himalaya, east Nepal

Mountains in Everest region, Himalaya, east Nepal Photo: 123RF

Insurance scams have been running in Nepal for years, but now a group of underwriters is threatening a boycott if Nepal's government doesn't crack down. Southern Cross insurance boss Chris White talks about the changes his company has made to its coverage and veteran Everest trekker John Gully talks about the importance of having good, trustworthy operators on the ground.