About Janashakthi Insurance PLC Colombo Head Office & Operations Insurance Products & Services Financial Strength & Growth Legacy & Community Impact Contact & Visit Info
Janashakthi Insurance PLC, incorporated in 1992 and operational since 1994, was Sri Lanka’s first private life insurer. Over time it merged inbound general insurance operations, becoming a full-service insurer with strong brand presence and growth. Official Website
Located at 55/72 Vauxhall Lane, Colombo 02, the head office manages underwriting, claims, customer care, and governance. Janashakthi has grown to operate 75+ branches nationwide and employs 350+ staff across life and general insurance lines. Contact & Location
• Life & Health: Protection, children’s plans, savings & pension schemes.
• General Insurance: Motor, health, corporate liability and niche covers.
• Digital & Customer Tools: Policy servicing, online quotes, centralized call centre.
For FY2023, gross written premium reached approximately LKR 13.7 bn, net income LKR 4.1 bn, and assets exceeded LKR 36 bn. The business holds ISO 9000 certification for both life/general segments and ratings of Fitch GCR or ICRA.
Founded by cricket legend Chandra Schaffter, the company pioneered covers such as war & terror insurance, AIDS & global hospitalization across decades. Recognized as a “Great Place to Work” Sri Lanka, Janashakthi remains purpose-driven.
Address: 55/72 Vauxhall Lane, Colombo 02 00200, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 11 230 3300
Office Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Send an Enquiry
| Accepted Currencies: | Sri Lankan Rupees, USD |
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| Payment Types: | Cash, Credit Card |
| Mon |
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
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| Tue |
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Wed |
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Thu |
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Fri |
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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