The board of director of Janashakthi Insurance PLC announced that Mr. Jude Fernando, currently Director/Chief Executive Office of Janashakthi General Insurance limited, will with effect from May 01, 2018 have responsibility for the life insurance business as Director/Chief Executive Office of the company. His appointment follows the resignation of Mr. Stuart Chapman Director/Chief Executive Office of the company effective April 30, 2018. Prior to Mr. Chapman's appointment, Mr. Fernando functioned as Director/CEO of the company with responsibility for both life and general businesses.