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About Us

Insurance Association of Sri Lanka
Who We Are

Our Story

The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), established in 1989 by five major insurers including Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation and Union Assurance, now represents 28 registered companies. Its Executive Committee, consisting of all insurance CEOs, meets monthly to discuss key industry matters, supported by subcommittees promoting collaboration and best practice sharing.

Our Sub Committess

General Insurance Forum (GIF)

Life Insurance Forum (LIF)

Legal Advisory Forum (LAF)

Finance Technical Sub Committee (FTSC)

Marketing and Sales Forum (MSF)

IT Sub Committee (ITSC)

Human Resource Sub Committee (HRSC)

Actuarial Sub Committee (ASC)

What Drives Us Forward

Our Objectives

At IASL, we strive to empower individuals and communities through innovation, education, and inclusive growth. Our objectives span from fostering research excellence, promoting sustainable development, to nurturing partnerships that uplift society.

Uniting Insurers

Bring together all insurers to create a unified platform for meaningful consultation and cooperation in matters affecting common interests, member welfare, and the insuring public's overall benefit.

Ethical Excellence

Promote and maintain uniform sound practices alongside high ethical standards throughout the industry to develop and strengthen confidence among the insuring public and stakeholders.

Insurance Awareness

Create widespread awareness and understanding regarding the critical need and substantial value of insurance protection through education and outreach initiatives.

Global Best Practices

Review and examine insurance practices globally, then adopt the most effective best practices applicable to the Sri Lankan market.

Regulatory Advocacy

Monitor legislative and regulatory requirements and make timely representations to authorities to ensure stability and growth in the insurance industry.

Professional Development

Foster continuous professional growth through training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

About the Association

About the Association

The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) was formed in 1989 with the two states insurance corporations and the three private insurance companies then operated in Sri Lanka namely Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, National Insurance Corporation, Ceylinco Insurance Company Ltd, CTC Eagle Insurance Company and Union Assurance Limited joining hands.

Today the IASL has grown into a vibrant body, encompassing the 28 registered insurance companies in Sri Lanka.

The Executive Committee of the IASL comprises all CEOs of insurance companies and meets on a monthly basis as per a fixed agenda covering significant matters and new developments pertaining to the industry.

Our Leadership Team

Office Bearers

Experienced professionals entrusted with responsibility, ensuring progress, transparency, and collective success.

Lasitha Wimalaratne

Lasitha Wimalaratne

President - IASL (CEO - HNB Assurance)

Chathuri Munaweera

Chathuri Munaweera

Vice President - IASL (CEO - AIA Insurance)

J.M Niyas

J.M Niyas

Secretary General - IASL