Insurance companies have agreed to expedite payments for claims linked to insured perils caused by cyclone Ditwah, following a special meeting held on 3 December 2025 with senior government and regulatory officials.
The discussion brought together Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury, Manjula Hettiarachchi, Director General of the Department of Development Finance, Dr. Ajith Raveendra De Mel, Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), and Damayanthi Fernando, Director General of IRCSL.
According to the IRCSL, insurers have pledged to accelerate claim settlements and remove administrative delays to ensure affected policyholders receive timely relief. The regulator noted that it is closely monitoring the settlement process to maintain transparency and efficiency.
Policyholders who face difficulties in reaching their respective insurance companies are advised to contact the IRCSL for assistance via 077 241 8511.