About Us

Serving you with a passion to empower

Our dedication to empowering a resilient nation, drives us to serve customers with unwavering passion and commitment. We believe in being there for our customers in every step of the way, helping them to achieve their personal and professional goals.

We approach every interaction with a deep sense of responsibility and strive to provide exceptional value.

With People’s Insurance PLC, you have a trusted partner to navigate life’s journey with confidence.

How we operate

  • Island-wide presence through People’s Leasing & Finance PLC and People’s Bank window operations with a unique opportunity to access potential clients in an effective and cost efficient manner, apart from operations at our head office and fourteen regional offices.
  • Increased market share through the customer bases of People’s □Leasing and Finance PLC and People’s Bank.
  • Committed to provide an excellent customer experience through our direct sales force.

Who we are

  • Incorporated as a limited liability company on 22nd July 2009.
  • Registered as a non-life insurance provider under the Regulation of Insurance Industry Act.
  • Supported by two of the largest financial entities in the country – People’s Leasing and Finance PLC and People’s Bank.
  • Successfully completed the initial public offering and listed on the Main Board of CSE.

Where we stand

  • One of the most profitable non-life insurance companies in Sri Lanka with constant underwriting profits.
  • A leading non-life insurance company in Sri Lanka with more than Rs.5.8 billion annual premium income.
  • Financially strong with an asset base of over 12 billion.
  • Large captive business base through the People’s group.
  • Stability affirmed in credit rating of A- by Fitch.

Vision

To lead in value growth in general insurance through innovation and service excellence

Mission

People’s insurance will build upon its sound heritage of financial strength and market reach by excelling as the trusted provider of timely and innovative insurance solutions. We will achieve through the commitment and passion of all our people working in an atmosphere of openness and trust, with respect for the environment and fulfilling stakeholder expectations.

Corporate Values

  • Respect for integrity and business ethics
  • We act responsibly
  • Be customer-driven
  • To have a sense of urgency
  • Respect diversity and the environment

Our Leadership

Mr. Johnson Fernando

Non-Executive, Independent Director

Dr. Kasun Wijetilleke

Non-Executive, Independent Director

Mr. Azzam Ahamat

Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director

Ms. Nayanganie Wickramasingha

Non-Executive, Independent Director

Mr. Pradeep Amirthanayagam

Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director

Mr. Sanjeewa Bandaranayake

Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director

Ms. Jeevani Kariyawasam

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Channa Abeywickrama

Head Of Operations

Mr. Sumudu Wickramarachchi

Chief Officer Legal

Mr. Amila Rajapaksha

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Mahen De Silva

Chief Human Resources Officer

Mr. Dennis Hewagama

Chief Sales Officer

Mr. Hareendra Dissanayaka 

Head of Motor Claims

Mr. Sampath Digamadulla

Head of Contact Center and Customer Relationship

Ms. Sumudu Bandara 

Head of Non Motor Claims

Mr. Shashika Jayathilaka

Head of Motor Underwriting and Captive Business Development

Mr. Uvindu Pathirana 

Head of Non Motor Underwriting

Mr. Sanjaya G.S. Mallawarachchi

Head of Internal Audit

Mr. Jayan Subuddha

Head of Reinsurance

Mr. Dulinda Perera 

Head of Marketing

Mr. Johnson Fernando
Non-Executive, Independent Director

Mr. Fernando was appointed as a Non-executive, Independent Director of People’s Insurance PLC in June 2020. He has held many senior positions within the Expo Industrial Group which has diversified interests in Apparel, Food Packaging, Industrial Printing, Commercial Printing, Logistics Management, Engineering and Construction. He was the President of the Sri Lanka Association of Printers, Vice President of the Sri Lanka- China Business Council Cooperation. Mr. Fernando functioned as a Director of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, Lankan Alliance Finance Limited, Bangladesh and People’s Merchant Finance PLC. Mr. Fernando presently serves as a Director of Expo Industrial Engineering (Pvt) Limited, Expo Property Developers (Pvt) Limited, Expo Printers (Pvt) Limited, Expo Cargo Links (Pvt) Limited, Expo Trade Links (Pvt) Limited and Shore to Shore (Pvt) Limited. He is also an advisory Board Member of the Benedict XVI Catholic Institute of Higher Education and Colombo Catholic Press, a Committee member of National Hospital of Sri Lanka and Vice Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka.

Dr. Kasun Wijetilleke
Non-Executive, Independent Director

Dr. Wijetilleke was appointed as a Non-executive, Independent Director of People’s Insurance PLC in June 2020. He is a Consultant Psychologist, currently operates as the  Consultant-Psychological Counselor  for the Sri Jayawardanapura University  Engineering faculty, Technology faculty, etc. & the  Managing Director of Pubudu House of Education, Visiting lecturer in Management, Psychology and a practicing Counselor. A Fellow of Institute of Chartered Professional Managers – FCPM and the Chartered Institute of Marketing – FCIM (UK), Graduate Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors – GSLID, Life Member of Organisation of Professional Associations – OPA, Also Member of many professional associations namely Institute of Certified Management Accountant – CMA, Certified Global Business Analysis – CGBA (Aus), Sri Lanka National Institute of Professional Counselors – MIPC, Institute of Management – MIM(SL) Young Members Forum – Ceylon Chamber of Commerce – CCC. Dr. Wijetilleke holds a doctorate in  Clinical Psychology & a h. doctorate in medicine (Clinical Psychology) and is reading for his second PhD in Economics at University of Colombo, also has Master of Business Administration – MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK), Master of Business Administration- MBA – University of Wales (UK), Master of Commerce – M.Com & Bachelor of Computer Application BCA, Advance Diploma in Train the Trainer from City & Guilds (UK) and many more Diplomas and Certifications including Certified Innovation Manager – CIM. During his professional career he held the honorary positions of President, Vice – President of Association of Accountancy Technicians Toastmasters – AAT – Sri Lanka, Committee Member of the Young Professionals, Restaurant, Bar and Social Events Committees of OPA, Executive Council Member IMSL, Mentor for CIM(UK), Treasurer Divisional Conference, Administration Manager, Finance manager of the division & the Logistics manager, Marketing Chair,a Judge of Toastmaster International, etc. for District 82 – Sri Lanka, Maldives, British Indian Ocean territory (India before). Internal auditor and a trustee for the Dharma Vijaya foundation which was incorporated under a special parliament act. District and Zone Chairman, District & Regional Coordinator Lions International 306A1 and LEO Multiple District Director 306 (Sri Lanka). He was appointed as the First Sri Lankan LEO Representative to Chair the First International LEO Conference at the First LEO Convention in USA – 2007 & First Leo Lion to be appointed as the Sergeant at Arms at the 90th International Lions Convention in USA – 2007. He was selected as The Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka (TOYP). Sri Lankan Representative to represent Sri lanka – 2007, Winner Best Zone Chairman Lions Clubs – 2014, Winner Best PR Project LEO Multiple District 306 – 2007 and awarded Deshamannya,Lanka Janranjana, Lanka Puthra, Vishva Abimani in 2012 considering the service rendered to the society and the under privileged. He has also served as Director Client Leadership at Mind Share World/Unilever (Sri Lanka), Chief Strategy Officer at MAS Holdings-MAS(Active)Trading (Pvt) Ltd., Head of Cost Reduction at Star Garments Group, worked at Ceylon Tobacco Company – CTC/British American Tobacco – BAT IT dept. and was appointed as a resource Counselor for the Sri Lankan Navy in 2008 apart from being a Consultant at the police academy; prior to being appointed to the People’s Insurance Director Board.

Mr. Azzam Ahamat
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director

Mr Azzam Ahamat, was appointed Non Executive Non Independent Director of People’s Insurance PLC on 23rd February 2023, he also serves on the Board of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC and  Lankan Alliance Finance Ltd. as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. He is currently the Head of Finance at People’s Bank, and has over 22 years of experience both locally and internationally across strategic financial management, alternate investments, and risk. His prior employers include some of the largest multinational professional service firms and other Tier I service providers across respective market spaces. He is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. He is also a Certified Practicing Accountant (AUST.), a Certified Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (UK), the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (UK) and a Technical Specialist of the Institute of Risk Management (UK).

Ms. Nayanganie Wickramasingha
Non-Executive, Independent Director

Nayanganie Dulani Wickramasingha is a finance professional holding the FCMA/CGMA designation issued by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of the UK as well as a master’s degree in business administration (MBA), and a BSc (2nd Class Upper) awarded by University of Colombo. During a career spanning 27 years, she gained experience working in several industries including payment services, shipping, insurance and audit services. Her most recent roles were that of Head of Finance at MMBL Money Transfer (Pvt.) Ltd, a joint venture between Aitken Spence PLC and Mercantile Merchant Bank Ltd which acts as a local representative for several international money transfer platforms including Western Union and that of Group Financial Controller at Greenlanka Group, which was the local agent for one of the largest shipping lines in the world, Evergreen Line.

Mr. Pradeep Amirthanayagam
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director

Mr. Amirthanayagam is a reputed advertising and media personality in Sri Lanka who counts over 35 years of experience in the advertising industry. He is currently the Chairman and Managing Director of the leading advertising agency Holmes Pollard & Stott, which he was instrumental in setting up over 30 years ago. Mr. Amirthanayagam is also a media icon. He was a news presenter for media networks Rupavahini, ITN and SLBC, and was also an interviewer and cricket commentator. He has the distinction of having trained at Bush House – the headquarters of the BBC in London. He was the 50th President of the Rotary Club of Colombo West and was awarded Rotarian of the Year in 2012. Mr. Amirthanayagam is the current Chairman of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, Chairman of People’s Micro Commerce Ltd. Director of Lankan Alliance Finance Limited (Bangladesh) and Former Director of People’s Merchant Finance PLC.

Mr. Sanjeewa Bandaranayake
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director

Mr. Sanjeewa Bandaranayke has over 36 years of extensive experience, including 31 years of expertise in the Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) sector. He currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC and is also a Director of People’s Leasing Property Development Limited and People’s Leasing Fleet Management Limited. He joined People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) in 2007 as the DGM – Finance & Administration. At PLC, Mr. Bandaranayake has led multiple strategic functions, including Finance, Treasury, Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Credit, and Marketing. His significant contribution to the Company’s growth helped PLC to achieve and maintain its position as the market leader in the NBFI sector for 15 consecutive years. Mr. Bandaranayake is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Fellow of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Australia, Fellow of the Society of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka and a Finalist of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK). Further, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka appointed Mr. Bandaranayake to serve as the acting CEO to resurrect three troubled finance companies in 2009, 2013 and 2015. He also served as a Director of Credit Information Bureau (CRIB) for over a decade. He served as the Chairman of Leasing Association twice and a Board Member for over 10 years. He was also a Board Member of Finance Houses Association.