Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, hosted its Agency Distribution Annual Awards 2025 at Shangri-La Colombo, bringing together the Company’s most distinguished advisers and leaders for a prestigious evening of recognition and celebration. The evening’s theme, “Legacy to Infinity”, reflected the enduring legacy built by generations of advisers and leaders to protect what matters most of all Sri Lankans while inspiring the pursuit of even greater achievements in the years ahead.
The ceremony was graced by Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of John Keells Holdings PLC, with the senior leadership of Union Assurance, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Agency Officer, along with the award recipients representing regions from across the island.
True to Union Assurance’s tradition of recognition, top-performing advisers were rewarded with over LKR 60 Mn in value, including a fully Company-maintained Mercedez-Benz to the top performer of the year, cash rewards, luxurious local and overseas tours, along with a range of other incentives. This underscores the Company’s commitment to recognising achievement by providing best-in-the-industry recognition.
The awards spanned Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Platinum categories, along with Best Region, Zone, and Leader awards, recognising performance across individual achievement, leadership, business growth, and regional results. The evening’s highest honour, Ultimate Champion, was awarded to Upul Priyantha, Senior Personal Portfolio Director of the Kirulapone Region, who was also recognised as the New Business Champion in acknowledgment of his outstanding performance and contribution during the year. The event further recognised over 300 advisers and leaders representing regions across the country for achievements in new business generation, customer stewardship, talent development, leadership, and regional performance. Collectively, these recipients reflect the professionalism, dedication, and customer focus that continue to strengthen Union Assurance’s position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading Life Insurers.
Congratulating the winners, Senath Jayatilake, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Union Assurance PLC, said, “The achievements recognised today reflect the strength of Union Assurance and the significant contribution our Agency Distribution channel continues to make to our growth and success. Our network of expert advisers plays a pivotal role in extending our reach, deepening customer trust, and delivering solutions that enable Sri Lankan families to secure their financial futures. The calibre demonstrated here reinforces our position in the market and positions us strongly for sustained growth, as we continue to advance our strategic ambitions and strengthen our standing as the Life Insurer of choice for generations to come.”
Extending his appreciation to the winners, Imtiyaz Aniff, Chief Agency Officer of Union Assurance PLC, commented, “Tonight is a celebration of the people who define our Agency Distribution channel. The dedication and professionalism demonstrated by our advisers reflect a culture of commitment and pride in what they do each day. Beyond results, it is their focus on building meaningful customer relationships that truly set them apart. I extend my congratulations to every award recipient and thank them for the invaluable role they play in shaping the future of our agency force.”
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. 40.6 Bn and a Life Fund of Rs. 96.2 Bn as of end March 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).
