Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGL), Sri Lanka’s No. 1 general insurerand the country’s most trusted provider, hasstrengthened its engagement with the education sector, extending the strategic partnership with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) for the second consecutive year, to strengthen National Educator Awards (NEA) initiatives as the official insurance partner, uplifting and protecting teachers.
NEA is a prestigious program dedicated to honouring outstanding educators in Sri Lanka who have made impressive contributions to their respective academic disciplines. ‘Guru Buhuman’ exclusively created for teachers by SLICGL is a specialized insurance solution designed to honour and protect teachers, the guardians who nurture the next generation.
The partnership between SLICGL and SLIIT was first forged in 2024–2025, driven by a shared vision of supporting the NEA activitiesand empowering educators through the Guru Buhuman insurance product.What began as a pioneering collaboration has earned positive engagement from educators and recognition within the education sector.
Carrying forward the momentum into 2025–2026, SLICGL continues as the official insurance partner for NEA,with Guru Buhuman which offers educators meaningful financial security includingsecurity through a Rs. 1,000,000 Personal Accident Insurance cover, Rs. 3,000,000 Home Insurance cover, addressing what matters most to teachers, at home and in daily life.
Guru Buhuman offers a meaningful alternative to traditional gifts for teachers. With an affordable premium, parents and students can present their teachers with the gift of peace of mind, knowing that their home and livelihood are well protected.
As Sri Lanka’s national insurer, SLICGL’s responsibility extends beyond commercial coverage to protecting the people who protect the nation’s future. Guru Buhuman is a direct expression of that commitment, a purpose-built product that places teachers at the centre, ensuring those who shape tomorrow are supported today.
Moreover, general insurance extends far beyond motor coverage but also includes protecting livelihoods, homes, and communities. Through Guru Buhuman, SLICGL offer peace of mind to educator as the national insurer committed to protecting Sri Lanka’s future, beginning with those who help to build it.