Janashakthi wraps up acquisition of AIA’s Lankan general insurance business

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Janashakthi Insurance PLC made a payment of Rs.3.2 billion to AIA Insurance Lanka PLC to seal off its acquisition of AIA General Insurance Lanka Limited on October 23, 2015.
With financial aspects of the transaction now complete, Janashakthi will commence amalgamation of AIA General Insurance Lanka Limited with Janashakthi General Insurance Limited.
Accordingly, Janashakthi Insurance PLC., has made new appointments to the AIA General Insurance Lanka Limited board.
The board of directors of AIA General Insurance Lanka Limited will now comprise of W. T. Ellawala, Chairman, Husein Esufally, Deputy Chairman, Prakash Schaffter, Director, Ramesh Schaffter, Director and Jude Fernando, Director/Chief Executive Officer.
“In line with our long term growth plans, the acquisition of AIA General Insurance Lanka Limited marks a significant milestone in Janashakthi’s history. The soon to commence amalgamation efforts will allow us to draw on the combined strengths of the two entities as we strive to deliver greater value to our customers, employees and shareholders,” said Prakash Schaffter, Managing Director, Janashakthi Insurance PLC.

“I’d like to welcome the employees of AIA General Insurance Lanka Limited to the Janashakthi family. Together, we shall embark on the next phase of our journey towards creating an outstanding organization that is stronger than before,” he added.
Jude Fernando, Chief Executive Officer, of Janashakthi Insurance PLC., said, “We as an organization take on this new journey with renewed energy. We are confident that the combined business has a lot more to offer to our customers and stakeholders. As we continue to drive operational efficiency through technological advancements, we look forward to delivering the best service along with a greater mix of differentiated insurance solutions.”
Further consolidating Janashakthi’s position as the third largest general insurer in Sri Lanka, the resulting entity will account for an estimated Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs.11 billion with a market share of approximately 17.5 percent.

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