Sri Lanka Insurance launches 2022 marking 60 years of excellence

Anniversary celebrated with ‘Medi 60’ Senior Citizen Medical Insurance offer

The inauguration of Sri Lanka Insurance (SLIC) business operations for the year 2022 took place on January 3, 2022 at the SLIC head office with the participation of the Chairman, corporate management, and staff,

The event, with observances of all four religions of the country, adhered to the health and safety guidelines of the authorities in relation to the pandemic with minimum participation and was live-streamed to all branches and staff via zoom, an SLIC news release said.

Established in 1962 as a state insurer, Sri Lanka Insurance celebrated 60 years of service to the nation on January 1, 2022.

Through six decades, SLIC built and conducted its business in alignment with the country’s economic objectives and its own business goals striving to perform beyond its mandate and assist the country in times of need, an SLIC news release said. It continues to do so, upholding the highest standards and its corporate vision and mission.

The 60th anniversary celebration included the introduction of the “Medi 60” Senior Citizen Health Insurance Plan to cover an array of health insurance needs of senior citizen. The product was launched taking their health insurance needs and financial constraints as a tribute to the older generation for their valuable contribution towards the economic progress of the country, the release said.

It explained that ‘Medi 60’ health cover enables senior citizens to be reimbursed medical charges, including hospital & surgery costs and medication expenses.

“Senior citizens between the age of 60 and 70 years are now eligible to apply for this cover. The policy can be renewed until the policyholder reaches 80-years of age. Moreover, policyholders also receive attractive discounts for laboratory tests, medicine delivery and free wellness programmes in collaboration with ayubo,life,” it said..

SLIC Chairman Eng. Vijitha Herath, speaking at last week’s celebration, noted ‘ As we celebrate the 60 years of excellence, we remember the vision of leaders who established this institution to benefit this nation and its people. At this historic moment we are proud to say that we have served the nation to the utmost from generation to generation.

“We have been at the forefront of educating the masses on the importance of insurance to their well being and will further strengthen our internal capabilities to serve the people with innovative and affordable insurance solutions which meet their needs. SLIC will make necessary paradigm shifts within the insurance industry as we strive to continue providing the best protection for all Lankans.’

Chief Executive Officer, Mr.Chandana L. Aluthgama noted that “2022 has been by far one of the most challenging years we have gone through. But we have reaffirmed our true spirit with remarkable achievements made throughout the year.”

He said SLIC had posted the best ever GWP (gross written premium) in its history with over Rs. 43 billion earned on Life and General insurance, a growth of 14% over the previous year, had as many as 189 MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) members on board, paid the highest ever life insurance bonus totaling Rs. 8.6 billion, was the market leader in the motor and general insurance segments of the industry, was recognized as a “Great Place to Work” and achieved ISO quality standards.

“All of us will work together as one team in 2022 aiming at achieving excellence in all aspects of what we do,” he said.