22nd August 2023: AIA Insurance, Sri Lanka’s Best Life Insurer (recognised by Capital Finance International 2022, 2021 and Global Banking and Finance Review 2020, 2019) marked a momentous celebration by honouring their top-performing Wealth Planners at the AIA Sales Convention held recently at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte.
Under the patronage of AIA’s CEO Chathuri Munaweera, Deputy CEO Upul Wijesinghe and Chief Agency Officer Chanaka Liyanage alongside AIA’s Executive Committee, Senior Management and the Agency Operation teams, the audience also comprised the esteemed sales achievers including AIA’s Wealth Planners, Wealth Planners’ Managers, Three Tier Managers and DU Heads from across the island.
The event was hosted under the theme ‘Chasing Greatness, Across the Time’ and recognised the exceptional performance of AIA’s Wealth Planners whose passion and perseverance helped them record a remarkable performance. They were also appreciated for being true ambassadors of their promise to help customers live healthier, longer and better lives.
The highlight of the evening were the six main awards presented to recognise the best achievers of 2022. This year’s winner of the Best Wealth Planner was Sanjeewani Somarathna from the Kandy ADO. Udaya Hiththatiyage (Matara ADO) and Asela Jayasinghe (Kurunegala ADO) won 1st runner- up and 2nd runner- up respectively.
The Best Wealth Planners’ Manager award was won by Nimal Fernando from Wennappuwa DU, while Kumar Perera (Panadura City ADO) and Ajith Indika (Colombo Region 04) won 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up respectively.
Meanwhile, Krishan Dassanayake from the Panadura City ADO won the Best Cluster Wealth Planners’ Manager award. Thakshila Koralage from Moratuwa ADO won 1st runner-up while Chandima Wanniarachchi from Kurunegala ADO won 2nd runner-up.
The Best Three Tier Manager Award was awarded to Ransilu Perera from Moratuwa ADO.
Dileepa Ameendra from Tissamaharaa and Matara ADO won the Best Area Development Manager. Y.G.G.B. Yatigammana (Mawanella ADO) and Chaminda Gunathilake (Kurunegala ADO) won 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up respectively.
Eresh Silva was adjudged the Best Distribution Unit Head from Negombo Region 01. Tharindu Weerakoon from Wennappuwa was the 1st runner-up in this award category.
AIA’s Chief Agency Officer Chanaka Liyanage commented, “In our journey of ‘Chasing Greatness, Across the Time’ our Wealth Planners have showcased dedication, set new benchmarks and exemplified the essence of superior customer service. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment to our mission of helping Sri Lankans lead healthier, longer, and better lives.”
The theme ‘Chasing Greatness, Across the Time’ was intended at highlighting AIA Wealth Planners’ resolute dedication and persistent commitment to surpassing expectations and achieving remarkable milestones in not just business performance but also customer service.