Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, celebrated the outstanding achievements of its Partnership Distribution channel at the Partnership Distribution Annual Awards 2025, held at Cinnamon Life. Themed ‘Record Breakers: The Power of Performance’, the event recognised exceptional performers who played a pivotal role in driving business growth and delivering greater value to customers throughout 2025.
The event brought together individuals from across the division, including Insurance Relationship Officers (IROs), Regional Managers, Zonal Managers, Corporate Account Managers, senior management, and support teams. A total of 150 awards were presented across multiple performance categories, recognising individuals whose dedication, consistency, and results contributed to a year of strong growth for the Partnership Distribution division. The achievements further reinforced the division’s position as one of Sri Lanka’s strongest Bancassurance service providers.
A key highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious Champion of Champions 2025 award to Dineshi Fernando of the Nations Trust Bank Channel, in recognition of her exceptional performance and contribution during the year. The ceremony also recognised top-performing leaders across key categories, including Charith Abeywardana of the Nations Trust Bank Channel as Best Zonal Manager Channel 01, while Harshana Fernando of the Sampath Bank Channel received the award for Best Zonal Manager Channel 02. In the Regional Manager categories, Chamod Nakandala of Nations Trust Bank Channel and Janith Wickramarathne of the Seylan Bank Channel were recognised as Best Regional Managers – Channel 01, while Imal Pathiraja and Chanaka Duminda of the Sampath Bank Channel were recognised as Best Regional Managers – Channel 02.
Addressing the gathering, Wathsala Aluthgedara, the Chief Partnership Distribution Officer at Union Assurance, said; “The accomplishments we celebrate today go beyond business performance. They reflect our ability to extend the reach of Life Insurance through strong partnerships, making protection and financial security more accessible and relevant to the evolving needs of customers. The strength of our channel is built on the trusted relationships we share with our partners and the commitment of our people, whose efforts continue to create meaningful value for customers while helping them protect what matters most. The results recognised this evening are a testament to their professionalism, customer focus, and pursuit of excellence. We are proud to recognise our award winners and thank the entire Partnership Distribution team for their contribution to another year of protecting what matters most.”
Union Assurance is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, operating with over 80 companies in 7 diverse industry sectors. The Company has completed nearly four decades of success with a Market Capitalisation of Rs. 43.1 Bn and a Life Fund of Rs. 102.1 Bn as of end June 2026. Set to protect lives and enrich the well-being of all Sri Lankans, Union Assurance offers Life Insurance solutions that cover the health, investment, protection, retirement and education needs of Sri Lankans. With an island-wide branch network and a workforce that is over 3000-strong, Union Assurance continues to invest in people, products and processes with a customer-centric focus to be responsive to emerging changes in the Life Insurance industry.
Union Assurance PLC is licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL).
