https://ten.lk/blog/ten-lk-news-updates?format=rss&page=1&category_id=358 Ten.lk - Sri Lanka Listings en We’re excited to share some important news from the Ten.lk team! Our platform is growing rapidly, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of the Sri Lankan business community. Here’s what’s new, what’s changing, and how you can take advantage of everything Ten.lk has to offer, completely free.Thank You for 1,000 Facebook Followers!Our official Facebook page facebook.com/tenlksl recently passed the 1,000 follower mark! Most of our followers are hardworking business owners, from delivery services to online shops, who are building their dreams on social media and through word of mouth.To each one of you: thank you! Your support means everything to us. We see your hustle, your creativity, and your determination, and we built Ten.lk to support businesses just like yours.All Listing Plans Are 100% Free (For Now)We’ve had many people ask about our pricing page at Pricing. While Ten.lk does offer both free and paid plans, we’ve decided that during our initial launch phase, ALL PLANS will be FREE, no matter what level you choose.✅ Choose any plan, even the paid ones✅ Submit your listing✅ We’ll approve it without asking for paymentThis is your chance to try out the full power of Ten.lk with no risk, no cost, and no commitment. Just list your business and start getting discovered.How to Add Your Business Listing to Ten.lkAdding your business to Ten.lk is fast and easy. Here’s how to do it step by step:Visit: ten.lkSign In: Use your email OR log in with your Google or Facebook accountGo to Your Dashboard: Account Page/Click "Listings": Or go directly to ListingsClick "Add Listing" and select any plan (they're all free right now!)Select Your Primary Category – e.g., food delivery, photography, tuition, clothingFill in the Listing Form:Business NameShort DescriptionPhotos and LogoContact Details (Phone, Email, WhatsApp, Social Links)Business Hours and Map Location (optional)Submit your listing, we’ll review and publish it shortly!Tip: If you're short on time or unsure how to do it, just email your details to info@ten.lk and we’ll take care of it for you, free of charge.Let’s Build the Future of Local Discovery, TogetherTen.lk is more than just a directory, it’s a platform created for Sri Lankan businesses to grow, get discovered, and connect with customers online.We're just getting started. And we're building this platform for you. So whether you're running a Facebook based business or thinking about starting one, this is the perfect time to claim your space on Ten.lk.Thanks again for the support, the shares, the listings, and the love. Let’s grow - together.– Team Ten.lk 🇱🇰 https://ten.lk/blog/1-000-followers-free-listings-for-all-plans-and-how-to-add-yours 13f3cf8c531952d72e5847c4183e6910 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:35:27 +0000 Ten.lk News & Updates Choosing an insurance provider in Sri Lanka can feel overwhelming — with so many options for life, health, motor, and business insurance. To help, we’ve compiled a full list of insurance providers on Ten.lk, with links to each listing. Remember: if a company is not listed on the official IRCSL website, it may be fraudulent. Always double-check before you sign up.About IRCSLThe Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) is the governing authority responsible for licensing and regulating insurance companies in the country. Their role is to protect policyholders, ensure companies remain financially stable, and prevent fraud. Always verify your insurer on ircsl.gov.lk before committing to any policy.Insurance Providers in Sri Lanka (Listed on Ten.lk)Below is the directory of insurance companies currently listed on Ten.lk. Each name links directly to their page for contact details and services:AIA Insurance Lanka Limited - ColomboAIA Insurance Lanka is a leading life and health insurer in Sri Lanka, backed by the AIA Group, offering comprehensive individual and corporate insurance solutions.AIA Life Sri Lanka | Head Office at AIA Tower, Colombo 07AIA Sri Lanka, part of AIA Group, has served for over 30 years in life, health, and savings solutions. Its modern Colombo HQ at AIA Tower supports nationwide branches and robust wellness, bancassurance, and digital services.Allianz Lanka Colombo | Head Office & Customer Care Centre – One Galle Face / Union PlaceAllianz Insurance Lanka operates from its modern Head Office in One Galle Face Tower and Customer Care Centre at Union Place, offering general and life insurance services with hybrid workspace and customer-first accessibility.Amana Takaful Life Insurance Colombo | Sharia-Compliant Life & General InsuranceAmana Takaful Life PLC offers Sharia-compliant life and general insurance solutions in Sri Lanka, rooted in ethical, donation-based customer protection systems, headquartered in Colombo 03 since 1999.Arpico Insurance Colombo | Head Office & Life Insurance HQ – Vauxhall LaneArpico Insurance PLC, founded in 2011 under Richard Pieris Group, operates its Colombo head office at Vauxhall Lane offering life, health, and investment insurance with corporate innovation and national branch reach.Ceylinco Insurance Colombo | Head Office for General & Life Insurance (Ceylinco House / Life Tower)Ceylinco Insurance PLC operates Sri Lanka’s leading life & general insurance business from Colombo HQ and Life Tower—offering award-winning protection, innovative products, and a large customer base since 1987.Ceylinco Life Insurance Sri Lanka | Ceylinco Life Tower – Colombo 5Ceylinco Life is Sri Lanka’s top life insurer. Based at Life Tower in Colombo, it offers digital-first life, pension, medical and investment solutions with award-winning customer service and sustainability-led operations.Continental Insurance Lanka | Colombo Head Office – General InsuranceContinental Insurance Lanka, part of Melstacorp PLC and DCSL Group, provides personal and business general insurance from its Colombo 07 headquarters. Known for online services, niche coverage, and strong governance credentials.Co-operative Insurance PLC | Colombo Head Office – Co-op Insurance HouseCo-operative Insurance, founded in 2003, delivers general insurance solutions—motor, health, casualty, SME & corporate lines—from its Colombo 14 head office, supported by nationwide reach and guaranteed claims settlement in 7 working days.Fairfirst Insurance Colombo | Head Office & City Office – Union Place, Colombo 02Fairfirst Insurance is a digital-first general insurer headquartered at Access Towers II, Colombo 02. Known for innovations like Click2Claim and paperless experience, serving motor, health, travel, and corporate clients across 55+ service centres.HNB Assurance Colombo | Head Office – Life Insurance & Takaful SpecialistHNB Assurance PLC, a subsidiary of Hatton National Bank, runs its Colombo head office at Iceland Business Centre, offering life, health, Takaful, and corporate insurance with a strong customer-centric ethos and island-wide branch network.HNB General Insurance Sri Lanka | Head Office – General Insurance & TakafulHNB General Insurance, a subsidiary of HNB Assurance PLC, delivers motor, health, travel, engineering, marine, liability & Takaful solutions from its Colombo 03 headquarters—with a Fitch “A (lka)” rating and broad island-wide branch network.Janashakthi Insurance PLC | Head Office – Life & General Insurance, ColomboFounded in 1994, Janashakthi Insurance PLC pioneered Sri Lanka’s first private life insurer. Now headquartered in Colombo 02, it offers life, health, and non-life insurance, backed by an expanding branch network of over 75 locations.LIC (Lanka) Limited | Life Insurance Subsidiary of LIC India – Colombo HQLIC (Lanka) Ltd is the joint venture between LIC of India and Bartleet Group. Headquartered in Colombo 04, it offers life and pension insurance solutions across 25+ branches in Sri Lanka, with affordable cover options like Pure Life.LOLC General Insurance Sri Lanka | Head Office – Colombo 10, T.B. Jayah MawathaLOLC General Insurance, a fast-growing subsidiary of LOLC Holdings, offers motor, engineering, travel, liability, shop, cargo, Takaful and more from its modern Colombo 10 head office—leveraging 173 group outlets across Sri Lanka.LOLC Life Assurance Sri Lanka | Head Office – Life Insurance Hub in Colombo 10LOLC Life Assurance operates from its modern head office at 481 T.B. Jayah Mawatha (Darley Road), Colombo 10. It offers life, pension, critical illness, and child protection plans via a network of 173 bancassurance outlets, and is the fastest-growing life insurer in Sri Lanka.MBSL Insurance Colombo | Head Office – General & Life Insurance HubMBSL Insurance Company Limited operates from its head office at 519 T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10, offering both general and life insurance. A subsidiary of Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka (Bank of Ceylon group), it provides digital-first services island-wide since 2004.National Insurance Trust Fund Sri Lanka | Government Insurance & Reinsurance AuthorityNITF is Sri Lanka’s government-owned statutory insurance fund offering Agrahara medical, motor, general and SRCC insurance, and serving as the nation’s sole reinsurer accepting 30% of reinsurance cession.Orient Insurance Sri Lanka | General Insurance & Auto Care SpecialistsOrient Insurance Sri Lanka, a subsidiary of the Al-Futtaim Group since 2011, offers a wide range of insurance including motor, travel, property, marine, medical and SRCC, backed by UAE-based financial ratings and a network of branches across the island.People’s Insurance PLC Sri Lanka | Trusted General Insurance with Island-Wide ReachPeople’s Insurance PLC, backed by People's Leasing & Finance and People’s Bank, is a leading Sri Lankan non-life insurer offering motor, property, travel, marine, solar and business insurance. Rated A by Fitch with strong financials.Sanasa General Insurance (SGIC) Sri Lanka | Rural-Focused General Insurance with 24/7 SupportSGIC (Sanasa General Insurance) is a rural-focused general insurer registered in 2019, delivering motor, agricultural, health, fire, liability and title coverage to underserved communities. Recently launched a 24-hour call centre to support Sri Lanka's hinterland.Softlogic Life Insurance PLC Sri Lanka | Leading Life & Health Insurer, Corporate HQ at One Galle FaceSoftlogic Life is Sri Lanka’s second-largest life insurer, delivering world-class life, health, and corporate products with digital innovation and 1.3M+ policies. It now operates from the iconic One Galle Face Tower in Colombo.Sri Lanka Insurance Colombo | Leading Life & General Insurance ProviderSri Lanka Insurance (est. 1962) is the nation’s largest composite insurer, backed by financial strength, ISO-9001 certification, and nationwide presence—delivering life and general insurance with trusted heritage and modern services.SLIC Life Colombo | Sri Lanka’s Most Trusted Life InsurerSLIC Life is Sri Lanka’s leading life insurer, backed by robust financials (A+ Fitch rating, LKR 213B life fund), 142 branches, and 8 consecutive “Most Loved Brand” wins—offering health, education, retirement, and protection plans nationwide.Union Assurance Colombo | Trailblazing Life Insurance & Digital Innovation LeaderUnion Assurance, founded in 1987 and now part of John Keells Group, is a leading life insurer in Sri Lanka—with over 780 staff, strong financials, award-winning transparency, and claims settled quickly via its digital Clicklife App.Why Verification MattersFraud Prevention: Only insurers licensed by IRCSL are legally allowed to operate in Sri Lanka.Claim Security: Registered companies are financially monitored, ensuring better protection for your claims.Consumer Rights: If disputes arise, IRCSL can step in to resolve issues with licensed companies.Final ThoughtsInsurance is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. Whether it’s health, life, motor, or business coverage, always ensure that your provider is listed with IRCSL. Use Ten.lk to explore providers, but always double-check for regulatory approval before purchasing a policy.- The Ten.lk Team 🇱🇰 https://ten.lk/blog/all-licensed-insurance-providers-in-sri-lanka-full-guide-directory-2025 877a9ba7a98f75b90a9d49f53f15a858 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:32:52 +0000 Ten.lk News & Updates Ten.lk is Sri Lanka’s all-in-one business directory designed to connect businesses with customers across the island. Whether you run a shop, café, service, or online store, Ten.lk helps you get discovered by the right people at the right time.Why Ten.lk?Reach customers nationwide – From Colombo to Jaffna, your listing is visible everywhere.Easy to use – Create your account and add your business in just a few minutes.Claim existing listings – If your business is already listed, simply claim it and update your details.SEO-optimized listings – We’ll make sure your profile stands out on Google and beyond.Watch Our Intro VideoWe’ve created a quick video to show you how easy it is to get started on Ten.lk. Watch below and see how simple it is to add your business today!How to Add Your BusinessCreate an account – Sign up on Ten.lk.Add your listing – Enter your details and get featured instantly.Already listed? – Claim and update your existing profile to make it shine.No time? – Email your details to info@ten.lk and we’ll do it for you!Start Growing with Ten.lkYour customers are already searching online. Don’t miss out—add your business to Ten.lk today and make sure they find you first. https://ten.lk/blog/get-featured-on-ten-lk-your-business-your-customers 08b255a5d42b89b0585260b6f2360bdd Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:44:24 +0000 How-To Guides Why Ten.lk ExistsSri Lanka’s digital landscape is exploding, yet up-to-date information on local businesses, services and community happenings can still be hard to find. Ten.lk bridges that gap by collecting verified listings for businesses, places, jobs, events, property, deals and classifieds under one intuitive platform built exclusively for the island.Rich Category TreeWhether you are searching for a spice exporter in Galle, a dentist in Kandy or a co-working space in Colombo, Ten.lk delivers. The directory already spans Agriculture & Exports, Arts & Culture, Attractions & Tours, Automotive, Eat & Drink, Education, Finance, Health & Medical, Hotels, Outdoors & Wellness, Professionals & Services, Real Estate & Construction, Shopping, Sports & Recreation and Utilities & Essentials-plus new verticals such as Jobs, Deals and Properties that roll out regularly.Smart Search & FiltersAdvanced search options let visitors:Set a radius filter (1 – 100 km) around any city or their current GPS location.Sort results by distance, relevance, newest, highest-rated or popularity.Use keyword, category and district filters to drill down in seconds.Interactive Listing PagesEach listing showcases photo galleries, opening hours, maps pin, service tags, accepted payment types, social links and rich text descriptions - everything customers need to choose with confidence.Multiple Data TypesBeyond classic business profiles, Ten.lk hosts:Jobs Board – post career opportunities or find your next role.Events Calendar – promote workshops, festivals and industry meet-ups.Deals & Coupons – flash promotions to drive footfall.Property Ads – list houses, apartments or commercial spaces.Classifieds – buy & sell goods island-wide.SEO & PerformanceThe platform is coded with schema markup, lightning-fast caching and mobile-first design, giving every listing a search-engine boost. In-dashboard analytics show view counts, click-throughs and enquiry leads in real time.Local RelevanceAll content is moderated in Sri Lanka, prices display in LKR, and the interface is optimised for slower rural connections, ensuring island-wide inclusivity.Getting StartedCreate a free account - sign up instantly with Google or Facebook, then claim or add your business.Choose the most relevant category and complete the profile fields.Upload high-resolution images, your logo and contact channels.Select a plan-stay free or unlock premium features.Hit Publish and watch your reach grow.Vision for the FutureTen.lk aims to be the definitive data spine for Sri Lanka’s economy- fueling small-business growth, empowering consumers with transparency and putting every hidden gem on the map. Join us as we build a smarter, better-connected island. https://ten.lk/blog/ten-lk-sri-lanka-s-all-in-one-directory-for-businesses-places-jobs-events-deals-more e56954b4f6347e897f954495eab16a88 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:28:53 +0000 Ten.lk News & Updates Why Every Sri Lankan Business Should Claim Their Google Listing and Add to Ten.lkWhether you run a small shop in Gampaha, a restaurant in Colombo, or a tailor service in Jaffna, one of the smartest things you can do to grow your business is to get listed online.In today’s digital age, Sri Lankans search for everything online - from groceries to tuition classes. If your business doesn’t appear on Google or local directories like Ten.lk, you’re missing out on potential customers.Why It’s Important to Claim Your Google Business Profile and List on Ten.lkAppear in Local Searches: Most people search “near me” when looking for services. Google Maps and Ten.lk help your business show up when they do.Build Customer Trust: Verified listings with reviews make you look more professional and credible.Outshine Competitors: Many small businesses in Sri Lanka still don’t use these free tools. Be one step ahead.It’s Totally Free: No website? No problem. Google and Ten.lk allow you to showcase your business for free.How to Claim Your Google Business Profile in Sri Lanka (Step-by-Step)Visit https://www.google.com/business/Log in using your Gmail account.Search your business name - if it appears, click to claim. If not, click “Add your business.”Fill in your business details:Name, Category (e.g., pharmacy, delivery service)Address or service areaPhone numberWebsite (optional)Complete the verification step - Google may send a postcard or call you to verify.Add working hours, services, and photos to attract customers.How to List Your Business on Ten.lkVisit: https://ten.lkClick “Sign in” (top-right).Create an account or sign in via Facebook/Google.Verify your email, then log in.Go to Add Listing and complete the form:Business Name & CategoryAddress & Contact Info (phone, email, website/WhatsApp)Description, Logo, and PhotosSubmit your details - we’ll review and publish shortly.Prefer email? Send your business details to info@ten.lk - we’ll add it for FREE.Tip: Prepare a short 2-3 sentence description, your logo (square), a cover photo, and your Google Maps location link for faster approval.Final ThoughtsGetting listed online is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to grow your business. Your customers are already searching - make sure they find you!Start today:✔ Claim your Google Business Profile✔ List your business on Ten.lkLet’s build a stronger digital presence for Sri Lankan businesses, one listing at a time. https://ten.lk/blog/why-every-sri-lankan-business-should-claim-their-google-listing-and-add-to-ten-lk 75fc093c0ee742f6dddaa13fff98f104 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:20:58 +0000 Business Spotlight