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Sep 24 2026
20Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLIC General), Sri Lanka’s No. 1 General Insurance company and national insurer, has appointed Mr. Asiri Wickramarachchi, FCII (UK), Chartered Insurer, as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 21 September 2026.
Mr. Wickramarachchi brings over 19 years of insurance experience across leading local and multinational insurers, with expertise spanning underwriting, claims, reinsurance and technical operations. Prior to his appointment, he served as Chief Officer- General Insurance at SLIC General, overseeing the company’s key technical functions.
He holds the Fellowship (FCII) from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), UK, recognised as the highest professional qualification in insurance. In 2011, he obtained his ACII and Chartered Insurer status, becoming one of the youngest Sri Lankans to achieve the qualification. He was subsequently awarded the Most Outstanding Student Award at the 2012 Insurance Congress in Colombo, presented to the highest-performing ACII-qualified individual for 2011.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Nusith Kumaratunga, Chairman of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, said: “We are pleased to appoint Mr. Asiri Wickramarachchi as Acting Chief Executive Officer of SLIC General. His technical expertise, industry experience and strong understanding of our business position him well to lead the company at this important stage. Having served as Chief Officer – General Insurance, Asiri brings valuable continuity to our leadership as we take SLIC General forward.”
The appointment comes as SLIC General continues its journey towards a more customer-centred culture, with a stronger focus on customer experience, service excellence, innovation and sustainable growth.
SLIC General is Sri Lanka’s No. 1 General Insurance company, the country’s Most Valuable General Insurance Brand, the No. 1 Most Loved General Insurance Brand in 2026, and the highest Fitch-rated General Insurance company with a Fitch A+ rating.
With more than six decades of heritage, SLIC General provides comprehensive protection to individuals, families, businesses and national interests through its portfolio of Motor, Property, Marine, Medical, Personal Accident, Travel and other General Insurance solutions, supported by an extensive islandwide presence.
SLIC General – The Trusted Choice for Comprehensive Protection.
