Union Assurance, one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private life insurers, recently hosted its LIMRA Awards Ceremony at its Head Office, celebrating outstanding sales professionals whose performance in previous years met the rigorous benchmarks of this globally respected awards programme.
The LIMRA Award is an internationally recognized framework that evaluates sales professionals based on productivity, policy quality, and premium persistency—criteria that go beyond sales volume to assess the sustained value advisers deliver to policyholders.
This year’s ceremony honoured winners across three award categories. The International Award for Productivity (IAP) recognised more than 60 recipients across Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, with Platinum representing the highest level of achievement. These accolades reaffirm Union Assurance’s position as an organisation committed to protecting what matters most.
Looking ahead, Union Assurance has launched its LIMRA Award Drive 2026, reinforcing its commitment to creating value for all stakeholders—from advisers who grow professionally through this journey, to customers who benefit from higher standards of care, and the organisation strengthened by their success.
The initiative places renewed emphasis on capability development, needs-based selling, and customer-centric practices, empowering advisers to build long-term expertise and advance their careers while delivering meaningful outcomes for policyholders.
Union Assurance Chief Agency Officer Imtiyaz Aniff stated: “The LIMRA Awards recognise what distinguishes our advisers—the professionalism and discipline with which they uphold rigorous standards. This honour reflects the strength of our sales force and the quality of advisory we champion as an organisation.”
Prime Group appoints Dr. Saman Mahawatta as Director/Chief Executive Officer
Prime Group has appointed Dr. Saman Mahawatta as Director/Chief Executive Officer. In addition, he will be seconded as Chief Executive Officer of Prime Melwa Port City (Pvt) Ltd.
Dr. Mahawatta brings over three decades of distinguished experience in the construction and development sectors, with a strong track record of delivering landmark projects in Sri Lanka and internationally. His career includes senior leadership roles at Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, where he led multidisciplinary teams and oversaw major infrastructure developments, earning both national and international recognition.
Through this appointment, Prime Group reinforces its commitment to growth, innovation, and leadership, positioning Prime Constructions and Prime–Melwa Port City as key drivers shaping Sri Lanka’s built environment and future-ready real estate landscape.
Prime Group Co-Chairperson Sandamini Perera stated: “Dr. Mahawatta’s appointment reflects our vision to strengthen Prime Group’s leadership in construction and development. We strongly believe his exceptional academic credentials, professional expertise, and industry mastery will elevate Prime Constructions and Prime–Melwa Port City to new heights. With his guidance, we are confident of accelerating growth, embracing innovation, and setting new benchmarks in Sri Lanka’s construction and real estate sectors.”
Academically and professionally, Dr. Mahawatta holds an extensive portfolio, including a PhD in Construction Management, three First-Class Honours degrees in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, and Business Administration, as well as three Master’s degrees in Project Management, Construction Law, and Business Administration (Finance).
He is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineer, PMP-certified Project Manager, Six Sigma practitioner, and Green Accredited Professional. He also holds memberships and fellowships in 16 prestigious national and international professional institutions. His expertise spans project management, investment appraisal, value engineering, buildability, sustainable construction, and green auditing—positioning him as a leading figure in modern infrastructure development.
Union Assurance honours top-performing sales professionals at LIMRA awards ceremony
