AIA Insurance has achieved record-breaking recognition for workplace excellence at the 2025 Great Place to Work® Awards. The accolades highlight the company’s dedication to fostering employee growth, inclusion, and a high-performing work environment across Sri Lanka and Asia.
AIA Insurance recognised for workplace excellence and employee empowerment in 2025
AIA Insurance has once again set the standard for workplace excellence, earning five prestigious accolades at the Great Place to Work® Awards 2025. These honours reaffirm AIA’s position as a leading employer in Sri Lanka and signal its expanding influence across the Asia-Pacific region.
Among the most notable achievements, AIA Insurance ranked #93 on Asia’s Best Workplaces 2025 list, placing the company among the continent’s top employers. This distinction underscores AIA’s ongoing commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that empowers employees to thrive both professionally and personally.
In Sri Lanka, AIA continued its remarkable legacy by being named one of the Best Workplaces™ – Large Category for the 13th consecutive year. This consistent recognition reflects the company’s unwavering focus on employee wellbeing, leadership development, and a values-driven culture. Maintaining such high standards over more than a decade demonstrates AIA’s strategic commitment to people and purpose.
AIA Insurance also received the Industry Excellence Award for Workplace Culture in the Financial Services & Insurance Sector. This accolade highlights the company’s leadership in setting benchmarks for employee engagement, organisational integrity, and workplace innovation. By redefining industry norms, AIA continues to foster a culture that encourages collaboration, trust, and creative problem-solving.
Further showcasing its commitment to talent development, AIA earned the award for Excellence in ‘Maximizing Human Potential.’ This recognition celebrates the insurer’s robust learning platforms, inclusive leadership practices, and initiatives that unlock the full potential of its workforce. By investing in employee growth, AIA has created a dynamic, future-ready organisation capable of adapting to evolving business and customer needs.
AIA also strengthened its reputation as a top employer for the next generation, being named one of the Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent for the second time. This award reflects AIA’s proactive approach to attracting, retaining, and nurturing young professionals through mentorship, career development opportunities, and a workplace culture that inspires creativity and ambition.
Commenting on the achievement, Thushari Perera, Director of Human Resources at AIA Sri Lanka, stated, “These awards are a reflection of our people-first philosophy and the values that drive us every day. We are proud to be recognised not only in Sri Lanka but across Asia, and we remain committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, inspired, and empowered.”
As a leading life insurer in Sri Lanka, AIA Insurance continues to set new standards in workplace excellence. Guided by its mission to help people live healthier, longer, and better lives, these recognitions affirm AIA’s culture, leadership, and vision for the future — one where employees are central to its success.
Through these awards, AIA demonstrates that investing in people, fostering inclusion, and promoting innovation are critical to sustaining a thriving workplace. As organisations increasingly prioritise employee experience, AIA’s model of excellence provides a benchmark for other companies aiming to cultivate resilient, engaged, and high-performing teams.
By maintaining a clear focus on people and purpose, AIA Insurance not only secures employee satisfaction but also enhances its overall business performance, reinforcing its reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and admired employers.