Union Assurance honours top Life Lead performers at Sampath Bank Life Leads Annual Awards 2025

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Union Assurance recently hosted the Sampath Bank Life Leads Annual Awards 2025 at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, bringing together Senior Management from both Union Assurance and Sampath Bank, alongside employees representing the bank’s island-wide branch network. The event recognised the outstanding contributions of branch employees whose daily customer interactions continue to drive the success of the two institutions’ Life Lead partnership.

Built on a shared vision, the partnership between Union Assurance and Sampath Bank continues to expand access to Life Insurance solutions across Sri Lanka through one of the country’s most extensive banking networks. The Life Leads Annual Awards, now an established milestone in the Bancassurance partnership calendar, reflects the joint commitment of both institutions in recognising the individuals behind the partnership’s continued success.

Awards were presented across multiple performance categories, honouring top performing Sampath Bank employees from across the network. Recognitions included Best Introducer, Best Branch, Best Regional Managers, and Best Chief Manager awards representing excellence across the full breadth of the Life Lead channel. Special awards were also presented to the Top Life Leads Champion and National Level Top Achiever.


Sampath Bank MD and CEO Sanjaya Gunawardana	Union Assurance Director and CEO Senath Jayatilake

Congratulating the award recipients, Union Assurance Chief Partnership Distribution Officer Wathsala Aluthgedara said: “Bancassurance plays a vital role in expanding access to Life Insurance, and our partnership with Sampath Bank remains central to advancing that purpose while protecting what matters most to Sri Lankans. Recognising the branch employees who make this possible every day is not merely ceremonial; it is an important part of building a channel that delivers consistent performance with purpose. The achievements of 2025 demonstrate what can be accomplished when two institutions are equally committed to a shared vision, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.”

Commenting on the achievements recognised at the awards, Sampath Bank Senior Deputy General Manager Tharaka Ranwala said: “Our partnership with Union Assurance reflects Sampath Bank’s continued commitment to creating meaningful value for our customers, while empowering our people to grow through new opportunities. The achievements recognised this evening are a testament to the dedication, professionalism and customer-centric spirit demonstrated by our island-wide branch network. As we celebrate these outstanding performers, we also recognise the strength of a partnership built on shared purpose, trust and a commitment to delivering greater value to Sri Lankans. This milestone sets an encouraging benchmark for the future, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.”