The event which took place on the 7 of January, brought together IASL Office Bearers, Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), CEOs of all General Insurance companies, as well as members of the General Insurance Forum (GIF), Sri Lanka Police, Ministry of Public Security and Parliament Affairs, Ministry of Digital Economy, other telecommunications Partners and the Marketing & Sales Forum (MSF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward modernising motor insurance and strengthening digital public services.
Strengthening Police Capabilities Through Digital Support
At the ceremony, IASL, together with its 13 General Insurance member companies, handed over 500 tablets to the Police Department in support of the rollout of the new Accident Management System.
This contribution, made to the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, represented the industry’s strong commitment to enhancing road safety, improving accident reporting mechanisms, and supporting the efficiency of frontline officers.
The tablets were expected to play a crucial role in enabling police officers to record accident data digitally and in real time, reducing the heavy reliance on manual documentation and improving the overall accuracy and speed of accident reporting.
By strengthening the digital interface between the insurance sector and law enforcement, the donation aimed to create a more responsive and transparent environment for motorists across the country.
A highlight of the event was the introduction of the E-Motor Card, which replaced the long-established physical motor insurance card.
This shift marked a major advancement in the digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s motor insurance ecosystem.
The initiative was made possible through the collective efforts of the IRCSL, IASL, the Sri Lanka Police, national telecommunication partners, and the Ministry of Digital Economy.
The digital card, accessible through mobile devices, was designed to offer motorists a secure, tamper-resistant, and easily verifiable form of insurance documentation.
The move to a digital format was expected to eliminate the inconvenience of misplaced, forged, or damaged physical cards and provide an efficient tool for roadside verification.
The tablets donated by the 13 general insurers further supported this initiative by equipping police officers with the technology required to check and validate digital motor insurance details on the spot.
Advancing Consumer Protection and Digital Verification
During the event, IASL also announced the upcoming launch of the National Insurance Verification System, which would be operational from March 2026.
This system would enable the public to verify the status of their motor insurance through a single, simplified code- 2252- available via USSD, SMS, or IVR call.
The verification system represented one of the most consumer-centric reforms introduced by the insurance sector, providing motorists with a fast, convenient, and reliable method to confirm their insurance coverage at any time.
This development was aligned with the national digitalisation agenda and was expected to strengthen public trust, reduce fraud, and ensure higher levels of compliance with compulsory motor insurance requirements.
The event was attended by several distinguished guests and key industry stakeholders, including Hon. Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Sunil Watagala, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ravi Seneviratne, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, representation of on behalf of Hon. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Dr. W.A.R. De Mel, Chairman of the IRCSL, Mrs. Damayanthi Fernando, Director General of the IRCSL, together with her team, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. W.P.J. Senadheera, DIG of the Western Province Traffic Division, Mr. Lasitha Wimalarathna, President of IASL and committee members, as well as the CEOs of all 13 General Insurance companies. Their participation highlighted the collective commitment of government institutions, regulators and the insurance industry toward strengthening digital transformation in the motor insurance sector.
“The digitalisation of motor insurance is a major step forward for consumer protection and regulatory oversight.
The E-Motor Card and the upcoming National Insurance Verification System will ensure greater transparency, reduce fraud and give motorists confidence in the integrity of their insurance coverage.
The IRCSL is proud to support this collaborative effort that advances the country’s national digital agenda.” said Dr. W.A.R. De Mel, Chairman, IRCSL.
The event also highlighted the recently implemented Optional Compensation Scheme (OCS), introduced to provide financial protection to pedestrians and cyclists in the event of accidents.
Under this scheme, a maximum payout of up to Rs. 1,000,000 was offered per incident, with a cap of Rs. 1,000,000 applied even in cases involving multiple claims arising from the same event.
The OCS was developed to offer enhanced support to affected parties, especially in incidents involving severe injuries, while maintaining sustainability of the overall compensation framework.
IASL noted that the scheme had already begun improving the level of support available to road users and further demonstrated the sector’s commitment to strengthening consumer protection.
“This initiative marked a defining step in the digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s motor insurance sector.
By introducing the E-Motor Card and supporting the Police Department with essential technology, we strengthened the connection between insurers, regulators and law enforcement.
Our collective efforts reflected IASL’s long-term commitment to building a safer, more efficient and more transparent environment for every motorist in the country” said President of IASL, Mr. Lasitha Wimalarathna.
The successful completion of the ceremony highlighted the collective dedication of the insurance industry to driving innovation, improving service delivery, and contributing to national digital transformation.
IASL emphasised that the introduction of the E-Motor Card, the forthcoming National Insurance Verification System and the support extended to the Police Department through the tablet donation together signified a new chapter in the evolution of motor insurance in Sri Lanka.