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Amana Takaful General and Seylan Bank forge game-changing bancassurance alliance

The Island

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June 11, 2025

In a significant move to reshape the landscape of insurance accessibility in Sri Lanka, Amana Takaful General PLC, one of the nation’s fastest-growing insurance providers, has entered into a strategic bancassurance agreement with Seylan Bank PLC, a trusted name among Sri Lankan banks.

Amana Takaful General and Seylan Bank forge game-changing bancassurance alliance

The partnership marks a milestone in customer-centric innovation, allowing Seylan Bank customers island-wide to seamlessly access a diverse suite of Amana Takaful General's insurance solutions—ranging from motor and health to fire and property—through the Bank’s extensive branch network. Backed by expert advisory support, this alliance is set to deliver greater convenience, choice, and confidence to customers at every touch

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