LOLC INSURANCE EARNS DUAL HONOURS AT GREAT MANAGERS AWARDS 2025
LOLC Life Assurance and LOLC General Insurance were recognised for leadership excellence at the Great Managers Awards 2025, reflecting the companies’ continued focus on cultivating high-impact leadership capabilities that drive organisational performance and sustainable growth. Marking a significant milestone, LOLC Life Assurance was recognised as a Company with Great Managers for the first time, while LOLC General Insurance successfully retained this distinction for the second consecutive year, demonstrating the strength and consistency of its leadership culture. The awards were hosted by the Colombo Leadership Academy, an institution dedicated to recognising organisations and professionals who demonstrate excellence in leadership practices and people development across Sri Lanka.
The prestigious ‘‘Company with Great Managers” Awards were accepted by Mr. Jayantha Kalinga, Chief Operating Officer, on behalf of LOLC Life Assurance, and Mr. Udaya Kumara, Chief Operating Officer on behalf of LOLC General Insurance. Further strengthening this achievement, nine outstanding leaders representing LOLC Insurance were individually recognised, underscoring the organisation’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded leadership capabilities that combine performance excellence with people-centric values.
Following a comprehensive evaluation conducted across five leadership dimensions, Wimal Dissanayake, Isuru Wijeratne, and Yasinath Pushpavathani from LOLC Life Assurance, together with Anuruddha Beddewela from LOLC General Insurance, were recognised under Driving Results & Execution Excellence. Vajira Lankanatha and Keerthi Munasinghe of LOLC Life Assurance, along with Dinuka Thirimanne of LOLC General Insurance, were honoured under Aligning Organizational Vision. Dilruwan Dassanayake of LOLC Life Assurance was recognised for Coaching & Developing Others for Growth, while Nalan Perera of LOLC General Insurance was acknowledged under Leadership Integrality & Holistic Approach, reflecting the diverse and future-ready leadership competencies embedded across LOLC Insurance.
The Company with Great Managers Award recognises organisations that demonstrate credible, structured, and sustainable approaches to developing leadership talent, fostering a culture that empowers managers to deliver strategic results while creating long-term value for stakeholders. The initiative benchmarks organisations against recognised leadership excellence standards, supporting the development of resilient leadership ecosystems that contribute positively to the broader corporate landscape in Sri Lanka.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Kithsiri Gunawardena, Chairman of LOLC General Insurance, said, “Retaining the ‘Company with Great Managers Award’ for the second consecutive year reflects the depth of leadership strength across the LOLC Insurance family. This recognition reinforces our continued focus on developing leaders who deliver results with integrity, inspire innovation, and create sustainable value for our stakeholders. I commend all award recipients for exemplifying the leadership qualities that continue to strengthen our organisation’s long-term growth trajectory.”
Mr. Chandana L. Aluthgama, Executive Director/Principal Officer of LOLC Life Assurance, added, “Being recognised as a Company with Great Managers is a testament to the strength of our people and the progressive leadership culture we continue to build. This achievement reflects our commitment to empowering individuals, fostering accountability, and enabling leaders to deliver meaningful impact across every customer interaction. At LOLC Life Assurance, we remain focused on cultivating leadership excellence that strengthens trust, enhances service delivery, and supports our broader vision of inclusive growth.”
This dual recognition further reinforces LOLC Insurance’s commitment to building a high-performance leadership culture grounded in accountability, continuous learning, and innovation, ensuring the organisation remains well-positioned to deliver consistent value to customers, partners, and communities.
