Amana Takaful Insurance, a trusted name in Sri Lankan insurance, launched its inaugural “Executive Edge” forum at Shangri-La Colombo, bringing together industry leaders from the financial services sector and key life insurance clientele. This milestone event celebrated Amana Takaful’s 25-year legacy while sparking insightful discussions on the future of finance and evolving consumer behavior dynamics.
The panel discussion at the Executive Edge event
The forum gathered prominent leaders and top executives from leasing companies, insurance brokerage firms, partnering banks and select key clients of Amana Takaful Life. Distinguished attendees included Founder and Chairman Osman Kassim, along with Zulficar Ghouse, Chairman of Amana Takaful General.
The event showcased a vibrant panel discussion addressing the shifting dynamics of consumer behavior in the financial sector. This distinguished lineup featured Gayathri Manatunga, Head of Assurance at EY Sri Lanka and Maldives; Thilan Wijesinghe, Chairman of TWCorp and Former Chairman of the Board of Investment and National Agency for Public-Private Partnerships of the Finance Ministry of Sri Lanka; and Dr. Naveen Gunawardane, Managing Director and Co-founder of Lynear Wealth Management. Moderated by Shamindra Kulamannage, the discussion captivated the audience with fresh perspectives on how financial services can proactively adapt to today’s rapidly changing consumer landscape.
“Executive Edge is more than just exchanging ideas—it’s about shaping the future of the financial services industry in Sri Lanka,” said S. Karthigun, CEO of Amana Takaful General Insurance. “In a world where consumer behaviors are constantly shifting, regulations are evolving, and technology is reshaping our industry, collaboration and foresight are the keys to staying competitive.”
Amana Takaful General and Life Insurance has built a solid reputation as a reliable and forward-thinking insurer, consistently adapting to meet the diverse and evolving needs of its customers. “We have always believed in breaking new ground, and this forum is another step in our journey to remain at the forefront of innovation in the financial services sector,” added Hassan Kassim, Managing Director of Amana Takaful General.
Amana Takaful’s focus on adapting to evolving market dynamics was a key takeaway for attendees, as the company continues to lead by example in both its service offerings and its commitment to fostering industry-wide collaboration.