Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, secured notable recognition at the SLIM National Sales Awards (NSA) 2026 held at Monarch Imperial, earning accolades across its Agency and Bancassurance channels. The accolades recognise the dedication, professionalism and performance of the Company’s sales professionals, whose contribution continues to strengthen its market presence and customer relationships.
Organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the National Sales Awards marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a legacy of recognising sales excellence across the country. The platform honours professionals who demonstrate exceptional sales performance, leadership and a meaningful contribution to business growth and industry excellence. The 2026 awards continue this tradition, recognising the individuals whose work translates business ambitions into tangible outcomes.
Union Assurance secured seven awards at the ceremony, reflecting the strength and excellence of its sales force. In the Sales Supervisor category, Hassan Deenon from Ward Place Region was honoured with the Gold Award, while Jeewan Wijekoon from City Metro Region received the Silver Award in the Front Liner category. Pradeep Liyanage from Borella Region earned the Bronze Award in the Sales Supervisor category, while Sanjeewa Amarathunga from Homagama 1D Region secured the Bronze Award in the Regional Sales Manager category. Further recognising the Company’s talent, Upul Priyantha from Kirulapone Region and Udan Silva from Kalutara Region received Merit Awards in the Front Liner category.
Commenting on the achievements, Imtiyaz Aniff, Chief Agency Officer at Union Assurance, stated, “The success of our Agency professionals at the SLIM National Sales Awards reflects the dedication, resilience and professionalism they bring to every customer interaction. Beyond sales performance, these awards recognise individuals who have earned the trust of customers by helping them navigate important financial decisions with confidence while protecting their progress through every stage of life.”
Adding to these Agency achievements, Nimeshika Menikbowa from Sampath Bank, Mawanella Branch received a Merit Award in the Front Liner category, underscoring the strength of Union Assurance’s bancassurance channel and the success of its partnership-driven approach to expanding access to protection solutions. These achievements reflect the Company’s continued investment in developing high-performing sales professionals across its distribution channels who deliver meaningful value to customers.
Wathsala Aluthgedara, Chief Partnership Distribution Officer at Union Assurance, added, “This recognition highlights the strength of our Partnership Distribution network and the exceptional calibre of professionals who bring our partnerships to life. Their ability to combine deep customer understanding with the reach and credibility of our banking partners has been instrumental in making Life Insurance solutions more accessible to Sri Lankans.”
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. 40.1 Bn and a Life Fund of Rs. 106.5 Bn as of end September 2026. Set to protect the progress 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).
