(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The awards ceremony for Sanasa Life and General Insurance 2023 was held at the Shangri la Hotel, Colombo on the 3rd of September 2024. As in previous years, the ceremony was to recognize high performing staff members of Sanasa Insurance, including an island wide network of branches.
An organization’s success rests solely on the dedication and passion of its staff. Sanasa Insurance has revolutionized the field of insurance in Sri Lanka. Its steady growth, currently placing the company at 7th place and within the top ten insurance companies in Sri Lanka, speaks volumes of Sanasa Insurance’s success. The objective of this annual award ceremony is to reward and motivate Sales Champions. The success of their achievements is celebrated for their contribution towards making Sanasa Life Insurance a formidable force in its field.
The grand ceremony, attended by 500 employees, recognized the exceptional contributions of staff from branches nationwide. Presiding over the ceremony as Chief Guest was Founding Chairman, Dr P A Kiriwandeniya. His simple, but powerful ethic of message of dedicated service towards the job you do, was truly an inspiration for everyone. This is the cornerstone that instills a deep-rooted work ethic for all of the Sanasa Life Insurance staff. The Chairman of Sanasa Insurance Mr. P Gajendra, Managing Director Mr. Indika Kiriwandeniya, along with members of Director Board also graced this prestigious occasion.
The proceedings were set in a background of spectacular lighting effects, filled with the dazzling performances of renowned singers and dancers, creating an unforgettable experience for the audience. Adding to the vibrant atmosphere of this gala occasion was the captivating dramatic performance presented by the staff of Sanasa Life Insurance. This was probably the highlight of the event’s entertainment segment.
Performance awards to the achievers were selected based on categories such as, Best Sales Promotion Officer, Best Team Leader, Best Branch Manager, Best Renewal Officer, Best Regional Manager, Best Cluster Manager, Best Under Writer and many more. Of these key awards, the Dickwella branch emerged as the winning recipient of the highly sought-after ‘Best Branch of the Year’ accolade.
Another highlight of the event was the ‘Wall of Legends’. The wall displayed images and a short description of all the best performers in the year 2022. These top performers were recognized as Sales Legends, further emphasizing the importance of recognition for performance par excellence. In addition, another unique feature was the presentation of loyalty awards to non-sales staff. Those who had dedicated 10 years or more as loyal employees to Sanasa Life Insurance were recognized for their unwavering and dedicated service.
Along with the conclusion of the Sanasa Insurance Awards Ceremony – 2023, comes the success stories and achievements of a dedicated staff who have given their best and gone beyond the call of duty.
‘Sanasa Life Insurance is proud to recognize and reward these achievers. As a responsible organization that cares for our employees, we carry out extensive training programs to train them not only to function well in their field of work, but also carry with them the ethic and example of the Founding Chairman, Dr P A Kiriwandeniya wherever they go’, said Mr. Indika Kiriwandeniya, Managing Director of Sanasa Life Insurance. He further went on to say how an organization can bring out the best in their employees by distinguishing their skills and passion in their respective work roles.
As this award ceremony concludes, preparation for next year’s awards ceremony is already on the way. Many exciting challenges and the launch of new products in the field of insurance are sure to bring out the best in many employees passionate about their work. We wish them all the very best!
