Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, hosted the Sampath Bank Life Leads Annual Awards 2025 at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, bringing together Senior Management from both Union Assurance and Sampath Bank, alongside employees representing the bank’s island-wide branch network. The event recognised the outstanding contributions of branch employees whose daily customer interactions continue to drive the success of the two institutions’ Life Lead partnership.
Built on a shared vision, the partnership between Union Assurance and Sampath Bank continues to expand access to Life Insurance solutions across Sri Lanka through one of the country’s most extensive banking networks. The Life Leads Annual Awards, now an established milestone in the Bancassurance partnership calendar, reflects the joint commitment of both institutions in recognising the individuals behind the partnership’s continued success.
Awards were presented in multiple performance categories, honouring top-performing Sampath Bank employees from across the network. Recognitions included Best Introducer, Best Branch, Best Regional Managers, and Best Chief Manager awards representing excellence across the full breadth of the Life Lead channel. Special awards were also presented to the Top Life Leads Champion and National Level Top Achiever.
Congratulating the award recipients, Wathsala Aluthgedara, Chief Partnership Distribution Officer at Union Assurance, stated: “Bancassurance plays a vital role in expanding access to life insurance, and our partnership with Sampath Bank remains central to advancing that purpose while protecting what matters most to Sri Lankans. Recognising the branch employees who make this possible every day is not merely ceremonial; it is an important part of building a channel that delivers consistent, purpose-driven performance. The achievements of 2025 demonstrate what can be accomplished when two institutions are equally committed to a shared vision, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.”
Commenting on the achievements recognised at the awards, Tharaka Ranwala, Senior Deputy General Manager at Sampath Bank, said: “Our partnership with Union Assurance reflects Sampath Bank’s continued commitment to creating meaningful value for our customers, while empowering our people to grow through new opportunities. The achievements recognised this evening are a testament to the dedication, professionalism and customer-centric spirit demonstrated by our island-wide branch network. As we celebrate these outstanding performers, we also recognise the strength of a partnership built on shared purpose, trust and a commitment to delivering greater value to Sri Lankans. This milestone sets an encouraging benchmark for the future, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.”
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).
