SLIC General and Ministry of Education collaborates to Safeguard School Children with Suraksha Insurance

SLIC General and Ministry of Education collaborates to Safeguard School Children with Suraksha Insurance

11th March 2025, Colombo. Sri Lanka Insurance General (SLICGL), the nation’s largest and most trusted general insurer, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, has launched the Suraksha Insurance Scheme, a national initiative aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of Sri Lankan school children. This program provides financial security and peace of mind to families, offering essential protection against unforeseen challenges

A special event to commemorate the Suraksha Insurance Scheme was held today at the Ministry of Education, attended by senior ministry officials, along with the Chairman, Group CEO, and corporate management of Sri Lanka Insurance General. The event’s chief guest, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to securing the future of the nation’s children.

Through this partnership, the government and SLIC General have strengthened the safety net for school children by providing vital financial assistance for medical emergencies, accidents, and disabilities, whether they occur within or beyond school premises. This initiative underscores the country’s dedication to fostering the physical and psychological well-being of students, ensuring their education remains uninterrupted.

Under the banner ‘Protect Forever – The Children of the Nation,’ the Suraksha Insurance Scheme extends comprehensive protection to over 4 million students, including those aged 5-21 years in Grades 1-13 from government schools, government-approved private schools, and Pirivena education, as well as students aged 4-21 years in assisted special schools.

The scheme offers extensive coverage, including medical expenses, personal accident protection, and financial support for children from low-income families in the event of a parent’s passing. Each student is entitled to a hospitalization cover of Rs. 300,000, a special outpatient benefit of Rs. 20,000, and a critical illness cover of Rs. 1,500,000.

Additionally, the policy provides a personal accident cover of Rs. 200,000, which includes Rs. 150,000 for permanent partial disability and a temporary disability cover ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 200,000. For students from low-income families, the scheme ensures a life insurance benefit of Rs. 75,000 per child in the unfortunate event of a parent’s passing.

The Suraksha Insurance Scheme is easily accessible through SLIC’s islandwide network of 200 branches and customer service centers, ensuring seamless reach across Sri Lanka. Claims can be submitted via the online portal at www.srilankainsurance.lk/suraksha, the Sri Lanka Insurance General branch network, or by contacting the dedicated support hotline at 0112357357.
With over 60 years of trusted service, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL) remains committed to safeguarding the next generation, ensuring that every Sri Lankan child has the protection they deserve through the innovative and inclusive Suraksha Insurance Scheme.

About SLICGL
With over six decades of expertise in General Insurance, SLICGL stands as the most valuable and most loved general insurance brand in the country, renowned for its comprehensive portfolio backed by financial stability. As Sri Lanka’s market leader in general insurance, SLICGL leverages its extensive branch network and seasoned sales force to deliver customizable products and superior service standards to all customer segments. Product offerings range from motor, fire and engineering, medical, general accident and marine delivered through an island wide presence of over 200 branch network and customer service centers. As the general insurance arm of state-owned pioneer SLIC, SLICGL is poised for the next phase of rapid growth and expansion while continuing to be the nation’s first choice in risk protection.