36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Ceylon Insurance Company Limited, the forerunner of Ceylinco Insurance PLC, became the first Sri Lankan public company to be registered in British-ruled Ceylon.

Ceylon Insurance Company was recognised as the leading insurer in Sri Lanka prior to the nationalisation of the insurance industry

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Ceylinco Insurance Company Limited was incorporated.

Ceylinco Limited became the leading principal agent of the National Insurance Corporation when the insurance sector was liberalised.

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Ceylinco Insurance Co. Limited commenced operations on 14th January 1988 and was listed on 21st April 1988, thus becoming Ceylinco Insurance PLC. The Life Division was set up as a separate business segment within Ceylinco Insurance PLC.

Launched the first critical illness insurance product in Sri Lanka branded as ‘Ceylinco Life Digasiri’

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Life Division emerged as the leader in the life insurance segment among the private sector insurance companies in the country.

Ceylinco Life produced the first Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifier in Sri Lanka.

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Life Division's annual premium income crossed the Rs. 1 Bn milestone.

Launched Pranama Scholarships for the first time.

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Recognised as the ‘No. 1 Service Brand in Sri Lanka’ at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards Achieved market leadership in the country’s life insurance industry.

First-ever CSR Award for an insurance company in the Asia Pacific Region won by the Life Division at the 9th Asian Insurance Industry Awards in Singapore.

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Ceylinco Life moved to its new corporate head office at No. 106, Havelock Road, Colombo 05. Won the ‘Social Marketing Award’ by the World Brand Congress.

Recognised as the ‘Best insurance Company in Sri Lanka’ by World Finance.

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Ceylinco Life Insurance Limited was incorporated on 22nd April 2014 after the segregation of the life insurance businesses of Ceylinco Insurance PLC by setting up a separate legal entity. Ceylinco Life Insurance Limited commenced business on 1st June 2015 after taking over the business of the Life Division of Ceylinco Insurance PLC.

Unveiled the new brand identity with a new tagline ‘Relationship for Life’ reflecting the Company’s confidence and progression.

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Won ‘Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka’ by World Finance for the 4th consecutive year Won ‘People’s Life Insurance Brand of the Year’ by SLIM for the 11th consecutive year.

Named as one of the ‘10 Most Admired Companies in Sri Lanka’ by ICCSL & CIMA UK.

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Life Fund reached Rs. 106.7 Bn Despite the outbreak of the COVID-19, the Company’s GWP grew by 18%.

Won Gold Award for the ‘Service Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards GWP crossed the Rs. 25 Bn mark.

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Won the ‘Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards.

Marked the 35th anniversary with total assets over Rs. 200 Bn and equity over Rs. 50 Bn Won multiple awards including the main award of the ‘Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Brand Excellence Awards

Won joint Gold Award for ‘Best Presented Annual Report’ in the life insurance sector at the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Awards

36 Years of Trust, Protection and Promise

Achieved 21 years of undisputed market leadership with Rs. 37 Bn in premium income and with an asset base of over Rs. 250 Bn.

Profit before tax exceeded Rs.10 Bn for the 1st time in history

Paid a record total of Rs. 25 Bn in customer claims and benefits.