Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) was recognised at the prestigious ‘Great Managers Awards 2025’, held on 26th March 2026 at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, marking a significant milestone as the first State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) to receive this recognition.

Organised by CLA Coaching in collaboration with the Colombo Leadership Academy, the awards recognise organisations and individuals who demonstrate excellence in leadership and managerial effectiveness, benchmarked against global best practices through a rigorous evaluation process.

Sri Lanka Insurance Life was recognised under the category of ‘Companies with Great Managers’, reflecting its commitment to nurturing leadership talent and building a culture that supports sustainable performance and people development.

Several SLIC Life team members were also honoured across multiple categories, highlighting the depth of leadership within the organisation. Duminda Pieris, Assistant General Manager/Zonal Head, was recognised for Driving Results and Execution Excellence, while Chaminda Athauda, Deputy General Manager – Life, received recognition for Aligning Organisational Vision. Jagath Welgama, Deputy General Manager – National Sales, and Manjula Darmaprema Branch Manager - Pilimathalawa were acknowledged for Building Team Effectiveness and Collaboration. Amali Gomez, Manager – Corporate & Marketing Communications, was recognised for Integrality and Holistic Approach. Ruchira Edirisinghe, Brand Manager, and Uththara Kapugamage, Manager – Employee Engagement, were both recognised as Great Millennial Managers.

Commenting on the achievement, Nalin Subasinghe Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Insurance Life stated: “We are truly humbled and honoured to be recognised at the Great Managers Awards 2025, especially as the first State-Owned Enterprise to receive this accolade. This achievement is a testament to the strength, dedication, and professionalism of our team, who continue to demonstrate exceptional leadership across all levels of the organisation. We take great pride in this collective success.” He further added, “We also commend this initiative for its role in encouraging organisations to nurture and develop future leaders. Platforms such as these are vital in shaping strong leadership cultures that drive sustainable business success and industry-wide progress.”

This recognition underscores Sri Lanka Insurance Life’s ongoing commitment to developing its people, strengthening leadership capabilities, and fostering a high-performance culture that contributes to long-term organisational success.

Photo Caption: SLIC Life team after receiving their awards

(L-R) Ruchira Edirisinghe - Brand Manager, Amali Gomez – Manager Corporate & Marketing Communications, Chaminda Athauda - Deputy General Manager Life, Nalin Subasinghe – Chief Executive Officer, Jagath Welgama – Deputy General Manager National Sales, Duminda Peiris –AGM/Zonal Head, Manjula Darmaprema –Branch Manager Pilimathalawa and Uththara Kapugamage – Manager Employee Engagement