MoU Between AIA Insurance and University of Vavuniya
AIA Insurance Lanka Limited and the University of Vavuniya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building. Through this cooperation, both parties aim to develop competent insurance professionals to serve the region and the nation. The signing event took place on 7th February 2025 at the Board Room, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya.
AIA Insurance Lanka is a long-term insurance provider in Sri Lanka. It offers customized insurance services to its customers through a range of tailor-made insurance solutions.
AIA Insurance MoU: Representatives
Prof. A. Atputharajah, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Vavuniya, represented the university, along with Prof. Y. Nanthagopan, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, and Dr. K. Kalainathan, Head, Department of Finance and Accountancy. In addition, other heads of department, the Registrar, the Bursar, and lecturers from the Department of Finance and Accountancy also attended.
Representing AIA Insurance Lanka Limited were Mr. Chanaka Liyanage, Chief Agency Officer; Mr. Selavarajan Kandasamy, Provincial Manager of AIA, Northern Region; Mr. P.P.K. Piyasena, Branch Manager; and Mr. Arumugam Thushiyanthan, Manager, AIA Sri Lanka Academy.
Benefits of the AIA Insurance MoU
The MoU brings various mutual benefits to AIA and the University of Vavuniya. Specifically, AIA will offer internship opportunities to students. It will also facilitate student participation in workshops, seminars, training programs, experience-sharing events, and other professional initiatives.
Looking Ahead
Going forward, AIA and the University of Vavuniya will collaboratively organize competency and skills development initiatives for undergraduates. Through these capacity-building efforts, they aim to enhance the employability of undergraduates in the Department of Finance and Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya.
