Dr. Sameera Dharmasena takes helm of SLIC Life
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the nation’s largest and strongest Life Insurer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sameera Dharmasena as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 22nd September 2026. Dr. Dharmasena is a distinguished insurance professional with over 21 years of experience in the Sri Lankan insurance industry, having held senior […]
Life insurer SLIC Life has unveiled its new Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sameera Dharmasena, set to assume the role on September 22nd 2026. A seasoned insurance professional, Dr. Dharmasena boasts over two decades of experience within the Sri Lankan insurance sector, having held key leadership roles at various prominent insurance firms affiliated with Sri Lanka's major business conglomerates.
His career encompasses both local and international insurance landscapes, equipping him with extensive industry expertise, strategic leadership skills, and a steadfast dedication to enhancing the insurance profession. He commenced his career with the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation and later held senior positions in numerous insurance entities, amassing extensive experience across a range of insurance businesses and corporate settings.
Prior to his recent appointment as CEO of Sri Lanka Insurance General Limited, Dr. Dharmasena held the position of President at the Sri Lanka Insurance Institute, the nation's insurance education body linked with the prestigious Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) in the UK. His involvement with the Institute underscores his dedication to bolstering professional knowledge, education, and standards within the insurance sector.
Dr. Dharmasena's illustrious career is marked by a robust academic background, including a PhD in Business Management from Girne American University, an MBA from the University of Colombo, and a BSc (Hons) in Biological Science from the University of Kelaniya, complemented by an LLB from the Open University of Sri Lanka. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, he is also a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII) in the UK and an Associate of the Insurance Institute of India (AIII).
With his wealth of industry experience, multifaceted educational background, and active engagement in professional circles, Dr. Dharmasena assumes the helm of SLIC Life at a pivotal juncture in the Company's ongoing growth and evolution.
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