Veteran insurance industry leader Chula Hettiarachchi passes away

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Chula Hettiarachchi

Chula Hettiarachchi, Executive Director of Softlogic Life and an insurance industry leader, passed away on 31 May.

Hettiarachchi made an indelible impact on the life insurance industry in a career that spanned over two decades, most recently as Executive Director of Softlogic Life, which he helped build into Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing life insurance company that redefined the life insurance landscape in Sri Lanka.

Before being appointed the Executive Director, he was the Chief Operating Officer and the Principal Officer, contributing extensively to the growth and development of the business with an expert focus on Agency distribution.

Having begun his career with The Upali Group, he also held many senior positions within the company. His career spanned 36 years, 23 of which was in the life insurance field.

“We are deeply saddened by the demise of Mr. Hettiarachchi for he has been one of the greatest pillars of strength at Softlogic Life and an individual unmatched in leadership, vision and humanity. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family,” the Company said in a statement.