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Welcome to Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation

Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC) is the leading provider of trade-related credit insurance solutions in Sri Lanka with more than three decades of robust presence. SLECIC is committed to provide attractive and innovative Export Credit Insurance and Guarantee support services for the development of exports of Sri Lanka.

Our Services

Export Credit Insurance

Export Credit Insurance

Export Credit Insurance provides protection to exporters against the risk of non-payment by overseas buyers due to commercial or political reasons. It ensures secure international trade by safeguarding your cash flow and minimizing financial losses.

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Pre-Shipment Credit Guarantee

Domestic Credit Insurance

Domestic Credit Insurance supports exporters by providing financial security to banks when granting pre-shipment loans. It reduces the lending risk and ensures exporters have the necessary working capital to produce and prepare goods for export.

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Post-Shipment Credit Guarantee

Guarantee

Guarantee provides protection to financial institutions that extend credit to exporters after goods have been shipped. It reduces the risk of non-payment from overseas buyers and helps exporters maintain healthy cash flow while waiting for payment.

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Backing the People Behind
Sri Lanka’s Global Trade

We provide you flexible credit insurance solutions; which are tailored to fit to your size, sector and business ambitions

Nothing is static or sure.. Risks are imminent & inbuilt in Trade.. We diffuse them..

Recent News

News
10th Feb 2026

SLECIC Partners with CBL Group for Seller’s Risk Insurance Cover

SLECIC is pleased to announce a new milestone through its partnership with CBL Group, including Ceylon Biscuits Limited and Convenience Foods Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, to provide a Seller’s Risk Credit Insurance cover. This partnership is an important step forward as we continue expanding on a larger scale with leading exporters in Sri Lanka. With CBL’s strong presence in the export market, SLECIC is proud to support them in managing risk and exploring new global opportunities. Together, we remain committed to helping Sri Lankan exporters grow with confidence and compete successfully in international markets.

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5th Feb 2026

Workshop in collaboration with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka

SLECIC successfully conducted a workshop in collaboration with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka, bringing together exporters for an interactive knowledge-sharing session on export payment risk management and related solutions. The session highlighted key areas including risk mitigation strategies, tailored insurance solutions, SME support, and the importance of structured processes in strengthening export resilience. We appreciate the participation of industry stakeholders and look forward to continuing our engagement through similar capacity-building initiatives aimed at empowering Sri Lankan exporters in global trade.

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23rd Jul 2025

Partnership of SLECIC and PABC - A stronger pathway for Sri Lankans going abroad

The Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC through the signing of the APARA Agreement on 13 May 2026, aimed at improving financial access for Sri Lankans seeking overseas employment. Under this initiative, Pan Asia Bank will provide Cost of Passage Advances to eligible migrant workers, while SLECIC will extend credit guarantee protection through its APARA scheme against confirmed foreign employment offers. The facility is designed to support key pre-departure expenses such as airfare, visa processing, medical examinations, SLBFE registration fees, insurance, and other approved costs. This collaboration is expected to ease financial burdens on prospective migrant workers, promote safe and formal migration channels, and encourage greater use of banking facilities for overseas employment financing. It also supports broader goals of financial inclusion and increased remittance inflows to the country. Senior representatives from both institutions attended the signing ceremony, highlighting their shared commitment to empowering Sri Lankans with safer and more accessible overseas employment opportunities.

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23rd Jul 2025

SLECIC Shares Export Support Services Through FM Welenda Sevaya “Saraprabhagira” Programme

Representing Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC), Mr. Upeksha Subasinghe – General Manager participated in the “Saraprabhagira” programme aired on the “FM Welenda Sevaya” programme of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. During the programme, Mr. Subasinghe shared valuable insights on the range of services offered by SLECIC and highlighted how SLECIC, as a government institution, supports and protects Sri Lanka’s exporter community through export credit insurance and related support services. The discussion also focused on the importance of strengthening exporters and facilitating sustainable growth in Sri Lanka’s export sector. Watch the full programme through the link below: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1J4rfcKavZ/

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20th May 2026

SLECIC Participates in Commercial Bank Exporters’ Seminar in Galle

Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC) participated in the Exporters’ Seminar and awareness session organized by Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC on 20th May 2026 in Galle. The seminar, conducted for exporters in the Southern and South Western regions, provided a valuable platform to engage with the exporter community and share insights on the range of export credit insurance, credit guarantee solutions, and support services offered by SLECIC to strengthen Sri Lanka’s export sector. Representing SLECIC at the event were Ms. Shama Selvaratnam – Assistant General Manager Marketing, Ms. Oshani Pabasara – Assistant Manager Marketing, and Mr. Lakshman Jayaweera – Marketing Executive. SLECIC was pleased to have the opportunity to engage with the exporter community through Commercial Bank and remains committed to supporting and uplifting Sri Lanka’s exporter community through its continued services and partnerships.

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13th May 2026

SLECIC Partners with Union Bank of Colombo PLC to Strengthen Overseas Employment Financing (Pre-departure loan)

The Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC) entered into a strategic partnership with Union Bank of Colombo PLC through the signing of the APARA Agreement on 13th May 2026, further strengthening financial support for Sri Lankans who is seeking overseas employment opportunities. The agreement marks another important milestone in SLECIC’s commitment to empowering migrant workers through accessible and structured financial solutions that promote safe and dignified foreign employment. Under this collaboration, SLECIC, through its APARA scheme, will provide a credit guarantee for Cost of Passage Advances extended by Union Bank against confirmed overseas employment offers. The facility is designed to support prospective migrant workers in meeting essential pre-departure expenses, including airfare, SLBFE registration fees, visa charges, medical examinations, and other migration-related costs. The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden faced by individuals preparing for overseas employment while minimizing reliance on informal lending channels. By enabling access to formal financial assistance, the partnership is expected to strengthen financial inclusion and create sustainable opportunities for Sri Lankans seeking employment abroad. The agreement signing ceremony was attended by the senior management teams of both from Union Bank and SLECIC. Officials from both institutions stated that the collaboration reflects a shared vision to promote safe foreign employment, improve financial accessibility, and contribute to Sri Lanka’s economic development through worker remittances and financial empowerment.

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