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SLII hosts high-level CPD Forum on post-Ditwah insurance challenges
Daily FT
|January 16, 2026
THE Sri Lanka Insurance Institute (SLII) recently hosted a thought-provoking program at its Auditorium, drawing a large gathering of industry professionals on ‘Aftermath of Ditwah: Impact on the Insurance Industry’.
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The session provided timely insights into post-Ditwah challenges, regulatory considerations, claims management, and the evolving risk landscape.
The program was moderated by Senaratne Insurance Brokers Ltd. Chairman/ Managing Director Ainsley Alles. The distinguished panel featured leading voices in the insurance sector, namely: Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) Director General Damayanthi Fernando, Ceylinco Holdings PLC Executive Director Dr. Jagath Alwis, Orient Insurance Ltd CEO/Managing Director Tanuj Edward, and HNB General Insurance Ltd. Director/CEO Sithumina Jayasundara.
This story is from the January 16, 2026 edition of Daily FT.
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