Ceylinco Life has once again demonstrated its strength in Sri Lanka’s life insurance sector, winning 12 prestigious awards at the 2026 National Forum for Life Insurance Advisors (NAFLIA), including five National Awards recognising its sales professionals among the country’s top performers.
The company delivered an impressive performance across both the Large Company and National categories, securing leading positions in the Advisor, Supervisor and Branch Manager segments. Ceylinco Life also produced two award winners in the Fast Starter Advisor category at Large Company level.
In the Advisor category, A. P. S. Wijayakumar claimed first place at both National and Large Company level, while I. P. Manjula secured second place in both categories. Their performances earned Ceylinco Life four awards across the two levels.
The company continued its strong showing in the Supervisor category, with R. P. Edirisinghe securing first place at Large Company level while also being recognised with the National Award in the category. His achievement added two further awards to Ceylinco Life’s total.
Ceylinco Life also recorded a strong showing in the Branch Manager category. A. S. Samarasinghe secured first place, while J. Meera took second place at both National and Large Company level, contributing another four awards to the company’s overall tally.
The company’s focus on developing new talent was further highlighted in the Fast Starter Advisor category at Large Company level. S. Sivakumar secured first place, while D. N. Shantha finished third.
Commenting on the achievement, Ceylinco Life Chairman R. Renganathan said the awards were a strong recognition of the professionals who represent the company and uphold its standards of excellence.
“Winning 12 awards is an achievement of which we can be proud, but the five National Awards are especially significant because they demonstrate that our professionals are not merely leading within the Large Company category; they are among the very best in the country. This success reflects talent, discipline, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and I warmly congratulate every one of our winners,” he said.
Sri Lanka–China Business Council Marks 25 Years, Strengthening Commitment to Bilateral Trade
The Sri Lanka–China Business Council (SLCHBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has marked its 25th Anniversary, celebrating 25 years of strengthening economic and trade ties between Sri Lanka and China. Held under the theme “25 Years of Unwavering Alliance,” the milestone event brought together senior government representatives, diplomats, former presidents and office-bearers of the Council, as well as leading business figures from Sri Lanka and China.
Among those present were Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of John Keells Holdings PLC, and Wang Gang, Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka and Managing Director of China Harbour Engineering Company.
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe attended the occasion as Chief Guest and highlighted the longstanding economic relationship between the two countries.
The Minister noted that China remained Sri Lanka’s largest import partner in 2025, with iron and steel, knitted fabrics and vehicles among the country’s leading imports from China. Sri Lanka’s exports to the Chinese market included apparel, tea, activated carbon, vegetable fibre and coconut husk chips, among other products.
He called for stronger partnerships to further expand bilateral trade and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to creating a stable, transparent and investor-friendly business environment. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti and Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe were also present at the event.
Zhu Yanwei, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, attended as Guest of Honour on behalf of Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong. He commended the Council for its significant contribution to strengthening economic and trade exchanges between Sri Lanka and China over the past 25 years.
Ceylinco Life Secures 12 Major Honours at NAFLIA 2026, Including Five National Awards
