Stands with world’s best after receiving ‘Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka’ title in respect of 2025
Ceylnco Life has once again been recognised as the Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka by World Finance, securing the prestigious international accolade for an unprecedented 12th consecutive year in respect of 2025.
The award positions Ceylinco Life among the world’s most respected life insurance companies, placing it in the distinguished company of global winners such as Sun Life (Canada), Acenda (Australia), China Pacific Insurance (China), CNP Assurances (France), The Talanx Group (Germany), Max Life Insurance (India), Nippon Life Insurance Company (Japan), Swiss Life (Switzerland), Aviva (UK) and MassMutual (USA).
Announcing its 2025 Insurance Industry Awards, World Finance said resilience continues to define the global insurance sector, as firms navigate climate-related claims, rising cyber risks and the rapid evolution of digital underwriting. The magazine noted that this year’s winners exemplify a rare balance between innovation and reliability, earning policyholder confidence while redefining responsible insurance in an increasingly digital age.
Commenting on this latest accolade, Ceylinco Life Executive Chairman Mr R. Renganathan said: “Sustaining this level of international recognition over twelve consecutive years reflects the discipline of our operating culture and the clarity of our long-term strategy. Our focus has always been on building a life insurance business that is resilient across cycles, uncompromising on governance, and deeply aligned with the evolving needs of our policyholders and the communities we serve.”
The World Finance award recognises Ceylinco Life as an organisation that consistently demonstrates operational excellence, financial strength and a strong commitment to customer service. Winners are selected following a rigorous assessment of multiple performance indicators, including underwriting efficiency, policy maintenance processes, exposure to risk, customer retention, claims settlement timelines, new customer acquisition and financial stability measured by premium income, market share, life fund growth and profitability.
The judging process is conducted by a panel representing more than 230 years of combined financial and business journalism expertise, supported by a dedicated research team. Reader insight and experience also play a role in nominations, while the panel is required to avoid bias relating to company size or market depth, enabling a fair evaluation across geographies and business models.
World Finance, established in 2007, is a print and online magazine providing comprehensive coverage and analysis of the global financial industry, international business and the world economy. Its awards programmes are designed to identify and recognise the strongest performers in each market through a structured and transparent evaluation process.
Ceylinco Life has been the market leader in Sri Lanka’s life insurance industry for 21 consecutive years, offering innovative insurance solutions that protect and de-risk the ambitions of policyholders. In 2025, the Company was ranked the most valuable insurance brand in Sri Lanka and the 22nd most valuable brand overall by Brand Finance. It was also voted the People’s Life Insurance Service Provider of the Year for the 19th consecutive year in 2025, reaffirming its position as a brand trusted by millions.
The Company has additionally been adjudged Sri Lanka’s Brand of the Year twice within the past five years and has been recognised among the 10 Most Admired Companies in Sri Lanka by the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
