October, 5, 2026
In celebration of World Children’s Day 2026, Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) has once again extended a Rs. 1 million free life insurance cover to the parents of every child born on 1 October 2026, across Sri Lanka. Now in its fifth consecutive year, the initiative was implemented island-wide, covering hospitals across the country and enabling parents of newborns to benefit from this special offering.
Beyond providing financial protection, the initiative seeks to highlight the importance of planning for a family’s financial security from the very beginning of a child’s life.
“The birth of a child marks the beginning of a new journey filled with hopes, dreams and aspirations. At SLIC Life, we believe that protection should begin from the very start of that journey. Through this initiative, we aim to create greater awareness of the importance of planning ahead and the role life insurance can play in safeguarding families against life’s uncertainties. As we continue this initiative for the fifth consecutive year, we remain committed to extending meaningful protection to Sri Lankan families and contributing towards a more secure future for the next generation,” said Dr. Sameera Dharmasena, Chief Executive Officer of SLIC Life.
Launched in 2022 as part of SLIC Life’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, the World Children’s Day initiative was introduced with the aim of supporting parents and strengthening financial security for families at an important stage in their lives. Over the years, the initiative has become a significant part of SLIC Life’s annual CSR calendar, reflecting the company’s broader commitment to children, families and communities.
SLIC Life’s commitment to children and education extends across several long standing CSR initiatives. The ‘Pasal Piriyatha Surakimu’ programme, launched in 2007, has benefited over 3,365 underprivileged schools through initiatives including classroom refurbishments, water facilities, libraries and learning resources. The 2026 edition of the programme is scheduled to be carried out in November, continuing SLIC Life’s efforts to enhance learning environments for children across the country. Complementing this, the ‘Suba Pathum Scholarship Programme’, which has been conducted since 2014, has now awarded 2,425 scholarships valued at Rs. 265 million to children of policyholders who demonstrate excellence in national examinations. The programme reflects SLIC Life’s continued focus on supporting educational aspirations and creating opportunities for the next generation.
Children remain at the heart of SLIC Life’s commitment to building a more secure future. Through the annual World Children’s Day initiative and its wider CSR programmes, SLIC Life continues to demonstrate that the value of insurance extends beyond financial protection, contributing to stronger and more resilient families and communities.
Photo Caption : Senior Management of SLIC Life and officials of Castle Street Hospital for Women symbolically handing over a Free Life Cover of Rs. 1 million to a parent whose child was born on 1st of October 2026
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(L-R) K G Pushpakanthi SGNO - Castle Street Hospital for Women, Sunil Senadeera - Regional Manager Western II (SLIC Life), Upul Gamage - Zonal Head (Wayamba & Western Zone) (SLIC Life),
Jagath Welgama - Chief Business Officer (Cover-Up) (SLIC Life), Chaminda Athauda - Deputy General Manager- Life Technical (SLIC Life), Dr. Udesh Ranga Sabhapathige - Director Castle Street Hospital for Women, Thushara Bandara - Admin Officer Castle Street Hospital for Women
Dayaratne Perera Chief Officer (SLIC Life) Dr. Kamal Senevirathne - Assistant Director Castle Street Hospital for Women and Sriyani Kulasinghe - Chief Financial Officer (SLIC Life).
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