SRI LANKA INSURANCE CORPORATION GENERAL LIMITED APPOINTS DR. SAMEERA DHARMASENA AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLIC General) announced the appointment of Dr. Sameera Dharmasena as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.
Dr. Dharmasena is a distinguished insurance professional with over two decades of leadership experience in the insurance industry with a proven track record in strategic transformation, operational excellence, and industry innovation.
With a strong professional and academic background, Dr. Dharmasena’s appointment will play a crucial role in strengthening SLIC General’s market leadership, delivering increased value to customers and stakeholders and advancing professionalism, education, and innovation in the Sri Lankan insurance sector.
Dr. Dharmasena began his career at Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC). Prior to this role, he held senior executive positions in leading insurance institutions, subsidiaries of the largest conglomerates in Sri Lanka. He possesses multinational exposure including a tenure at Allianz Life Insurance Lanka.
He was elected as the president of Sri Lanka Insurance Institute, the only Insurance Education body in Sri Lanka affiliated with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the UK-based professional body.
He holds a PhD in Business Management from Girne American University, Cyprus, an MBA from the University of Colombo, a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science from the University of Kelaniya, and an LLB from the Open University of Sri Lanka. He is also an Associate Member of the Insurance Institute of India, a Fellow Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII), UK and a Chartered Insurer.
His global recognition in the field highlights a rare blend of academic insight and industry expertise, positioning him to effectively lead in both corporate and institutional capacities.
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited, a key player in the country’s general insurance landscape, continues to uphold the legacy of trust, resilience, and service excellence. With an extensive portfolio covering motor, health, property, and corporate insurance solutions, SLIC General remains committed to protecting lives, assets, and livelihoods across Sri Lanka.
Under Dr. Dharmasena’s leadership, diverse background and academic excellence the organisation is poised to accelerate long-term growth, deepen customer engagement, and strengthen its position as the trusted national insurer.
