AIA Group Chief Executive and President Lee Yuan Siong pledges continued support to Sri Lanka during recent visit

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January 2026: AIA Insurance Lanka was honoured to host Lee Yuan Siong, Executive Director, Group Chief Executive and President of AIA Group, during his official visit to Sri Lanka. This significant visit reaffirms AIA’s continued commitment to the Sri Lankan market and its long-term vision to uplift the protection and well-being of Sri Lankans.

Mr. Lee was accompanied by Biswa Misra, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AIA Sri Lanka, and Group Chief Technology & Life Operations Officer of AIA Group. Upon arrival, he received a warm welcome from a vibrant group of AIA Sri Lanka’s Gen Z employees, reflecting the company’s culture of inclusivity and youth empowerment.

During his visit, he engaged in a productive meeting with the AIA Sri Lanka Board of Directors, focusing on the company’s strategic priorities, performance, and future opportunities in the local market. As part of his engagements, he also met with the leaders of AIA Sri Lanka’s exclusive bancassurance partners: Kelum Edirisinghe, Director/CEO, National Development Bank PLC, Thimal Perera, Director/CEO, DFCC Bank PLC and S. Prabagar, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC. These discussions reinforced AIA’s strong partnerships and explored new avenues to expand access to life insurance across Sri Lanka’s banking network. Mr. Lee also visited the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) and met with Chairman IRCSL Dr. Ajith Ravindra De Mel and other IRCSL functional Directors, to share meaningful insights on global insurance landscape and how AIA can support in IRCSL’s growth ambitions of Sri Lanka’s insurance industry.

A highlight of the visit was when Mr. Lee together with Mr. Misra, AIA Sri Lanka CEO / Director Chathuri Munaweera and General Manager Mr. Sarath Chandrasiri met the honourable Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, to discuss AIA’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in terms of financial inclusion, and long-term security for Sri Lankan families. During the visit, AIA Sri Lanka made a commitment to donate LKR 50 million to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national initiative.

Mr Lee also participated in a dynamic townhall discussion for AIA Sri Lanka’s employees and top sales achievers, where he conveyed his appreciation for their contribution to the company’s strong performance while inspiring them to continue driving AIA’s purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

Speaking on this special occasion, Chathuri Munaweera, Director/CEO of AIA Sri Lanka, stated: “We were deeply privileged and honoured to have Mr. Lee visit Sri Lanka and show his support to us. His visit signifies AIA’s confidence in the Sri Lankan market as we continue to protect more families across the country. His leadership and vision inspire us to keep raising the bar in delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners.”