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Krishani
Oct 09 2026
30Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the nation’s most trusted life insurance provider, recently hosted its Star Awards 2026 at Shangri-La Colombo, in a celebration dedicated to recognising exceptional sales excellence.
Held under the inspiring theme ‘Ignite the Extraordinary’, the awards honoured outstanding achievers whose exceptional performance, determination and commitment contributed to another remarkable year of growth and success for SLIC Life. The theme ‘Ignite the Extraordinary’ reflects the spirit of a sales force that continues to challenge boundaries, transform ambition into achievement and set new benchmarks of excellence. The evening celebrated individuals who went beyond expectations, demonstrating that extraordinary results are built on passion, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Over 390 high-performing achievers were recognised across a range of categories, including Best Insurance Advisors, Best Group Leaders, Best Team Leaders, Best Branch Managers and Best Regional Managers, as well as outstanding performers across the Bancassurance channel, comprising Relationship Officers, Relationship Managers, Area Managers, Cluster Managers and Channel Managers. Special Awards were also presented under each category in recognition of exceptional accomplishments.
Among the evening’s most distinguished achievers were All Island Best of the Best Regional Manager A. Supesan (Northern Region), All Island Best of the Best Branch Manager T. Gobinath (Jaffna Branch), All Island Best of the Best Group Leader B.J. Jude (Jaffna Branch), All Island Best of the Best Team Leader W.S. Lakmal (Gampaha Branch), All Island Best of the Best Advisor M.M.S.K. Nawaratne (Kandy Main Branch) and All Island Best of the Best Relationship Manager – Bancassurance S. Shobitha. Their achievements reflected the breadth of talent and the strength of SLIC Life’s islandwide sales network.
Sri Lanka Insurance Life, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sameera Dharmasena said; “Our sales team has demonstrated time and again that it possesses the capability, resilience and commitment to achieve what may seem difficult. I believe we have one of the strongest sales teams in the industry, with immense potential to take SLIC Life to the number one position.”
PICTURED – Chaya Wickramadara Chief Officer Human Resources (SLIC General), Jagath Welgama Chief Business Officer (Cover-Up) (SLIC Life), B.J. Jude – All Island Best of the Best Group Leader, Dr. Sameera Dharmasena Chief Executive Officer (SLIC Life), T. Gobinath – All Island Best of the Best Branch Manager, Rohan Buultjens Director (SLIC Life), M.M.S.K. Nawaratne – All Island Best of the Best Advisor, Dushmantha Thotawatte Director (SLIC Life), Dr. Dayaratne Perera Chief Officer (SLIC Life), A. Supesan – All Island Best of the Best Regional Manager, Sriyani Kulasinghe Chief Financial Officer (SLIC Life), Asiri Wickramarachchi Chief Executive Officer (SLIC General), W.S. Lakmal – All Island Best of the Best Team Leader, S. Shobitha–All Island Best of the Best Relationship Manager – Bancassurance and Kasun Nanayakkara Chief Officer – Investment (SLIC Life)
