Mr Jayalal Hewawasam has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Arpico Insurance PLC with effect from 1 January 2026.

He brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience across sales, marketing, and general management, with a strong track record in the insurance and FMCG sectors in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Prior to this appointment, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Life Insurance Sri Lanka and previously held leadership roles at Assetline Insurance Brokers, Union Assurance, AIG Insurance Sri Lanka, and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation. His early career included senior roles at Chevron Lubricants Sri Lanka, United Breweries Lanka, International Distillers Lanka, and Maliban Biscuits.

Academically, he holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the same university. Professionally, he is a Chartered Marketer and Chartered Insurer, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK and the Chartered Insurance Institute UK, and a Graduate Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors. He is widely recognised for advancing professional standards, innovation, and sustainable growth in the insurance industry.