{
  "id": 6828934,
  "title": "Union Assurance secures multiple national-level awards at NAFLIA 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/union-assurance-secures-multiple-national-level-awards-at-naflia-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T23:45:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/union-assurance-secures-multiple-national-level-awards-at-naflia-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Assurance, Sri Lanka's oldest private Life Insurer, has once more showcased its dedication to excellence by clinching four national-level awards at the 17th NAFLIA 2026. Organized by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), NAFLIA is a leading forum for celebrating professional excellence in the Life Insurance industry. NAFLIA recognizes high-performing Life Insurance professionals for their outstanding sales performance, focus on customers, innovation, and commitment to raising industry standards.\n\nUnion Assurance's success underscores the strength and caliber of its Partnership Distribution channel, reflecting the company's focus on developing high-performing talent and making Life Insurance solutions more accessible to customers through trusted banking relationships. Charith Abeywardana, Senior Zonal Manager for the NTB Channel, bagged the Gold Award in the Best Bancassurance Sales Supervisor / Team Leader Category. Kanishka Devasinghe, Associate Relationship Manager for the NTB Channel, was awarded the Silver Award in the Fast Starter Category. Two Bronze Award winners included Tharmarajasingan Gokularamanan, Zonal Manager - NTB Channel, and Dineshi Fernando, Relationship Manager - NTB Channel.\n\nThese achievements highlight the depth of talent within Union Assurance's Partnership Distribution team and their ability to deliver meaningful customer experiences, helping Sri Lankans protect what matters most. Wathsala Aluthgedara, Chief Partnership Distribution Officer at Union Assurance, commented on the achievement, saying, \"These accolades reflect the high standards of professionalism, customer-centricity, and advisory expertise we continue to foster within our Partnership Distribution team. We are extremely proud to see our people recognized at a national level for the value they create for customers and our partners.\"",
  "summary": "Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by securing four national level accolades at the 17th consecutive National Forum for Life Insurance Advisors (NAFLIA) 2026, organised by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL). Recognised as one of the Life Insurance industry’s premier platforms for celebrating […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Union Assurance wins 4 national awards at NAFLIA 2026",
    "Charith Abeywardana wins Gold for Best Bancassurance Sales Supervisor/Team Leader",
    "Two Bronze Awards awarded to NTB Channel team members"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}