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HNB Assurance Group Ends Financial Year 2017 with a Superlative Growth

HNB  Assurance  PLC  (HNBA)  and  its  fully  owned  subsidiary  HNB  General  Insurance  Limited (HNBGI) posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 910 Mn for the year ended 31stDecember 2017, depicting a steady growth of 41% in comparison with the PAT of Rs.647 Mn recorded in 2016. The Group recorded a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs 7.82 Bn, signifying a growth of 17% as  contrasted  with  the  GWP  of  Rs.  6.65  Bn  recorded  in  the  financial  year  2016.  The  Parent Company, HNB Assurance PLC recorded a GWP of Rs 3.96 Bn and the subsidiary, HNB General Insurance Limited recorded a GWP of Rs. 3.86 BN. The  Group  was  able  to  yield  an  Interest  and  Dividend  Income  of  Rs.  1,693  Mn,  showcasing  a growth  of  43%against  an  Interest  and  Dividend  Income  of  Rs.  1,180  Mn  achieved  during  the previous  year.  Total  Assets  of  the  Group  reached  a  mark  of  Rs.  18.65  Bn  and  Investments  in Financial  Instruments  reached  a  value  of  Rs  15.05  Bn.  During  the  course  of  2017,  the  Life Insurance Fund reached a value of Rs. 10.9 Bn and the General Insurance Fund reached a value of Rs 2.38 Bn. Expressing    her    views    on    the    solid    financial performance    during    the    year    under    review, Chairperson  of  HNB  Assurance  Group,  Mrs.  Rose Cooray  stated “the Group delivered a superlative financial  performance  during  the  course  of  2017, depicting  a  steady  flow  of  revenue  generation and  accelerating  progress  towards  achieving  our corporate  goals  during  2017.  The  Management guided  by  the  Board  has  meticulously  executed  a well-crafted  plan  that  focused  on  creating  value to all stakeholders. Not only have we been able to fulfil   the   aspirations   of   the   shareholders,   the Group  paid  out  Rs  2.29  Bn  in  claims  and  have  focused  on  rewarding  its  employees,  while contributing  towards  society  through  various  corporate  stewardship  initiatives  and  we  are confident that this growth we’ve embarked on will continue during 2018”. Sharing  his  thoughts  on  the  Group’s  financial performance,   Managing   Director/CEO   of   HNBA   and HNBGI Mr. Deepthi Lokuarachchi stated “the strategies deployed   during   the   course   of   2017   led   the   Group capture emerging and dynamic markets. The Group was able  to  maintain  its  solid  industry  position  throughout the course of 2017, despite the volatile macro-economic conditions  and  heightened  competition.    The  financial growth  of  HNBA  Group  in  2017  has  been  consistent throughout the year. The positive growth momentum of these  financial  results  was  triggered  by  the  strategic investments   of   the   Group   and   the   dynamicpolicies followed  in  underwriting  risk.  The  General  Insurance business showcased an exponential growth during the course of 2017, surpassing the growth rates  of  the  industry.  HNBGI  was  able  to  achieve  this  outstanding  growth  as  a  result  of  its well-focused risk selection, effective management of claims settlement as well as its pricing strategy.  It  is  noteworthy,  that  both  the  Life  and  General  Insurance  businesses  took  great measures  in  settling  claims,  especially  claims  pertaining  to  catastrophes  such  as floods  and epidemics  such  as  Dengue.  The  Management  of  HNBA  Group  remains  confident  of  its  future outlook  and  in  seizing  every  opportunity  to  further  consolidate  the  Group’s  financial standing”.

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HNB Assurance Hosts First-Ever International Partnership Awards in Thailand, Recognizing the Channel’s Milestones and Top Achievers

HNB Assurance PLC made history by hosting its Partnership Awards 2024 on an international stage for the very first time. Held at the prestigious Berkeley Hotel in Bangkok, the event brought together over 100 participants, including HNB and HNB Assurance staff, Bancassurance Officers and their families, for a night of celebration, recognition and appreciation. The Partnership Awards, a key annual event for HNB Assurance, is about acknowledging the exceptional contributions of the company’s partnership channel, which has played a critical role in the overall company’s growth. This year’s event was special, as it was the first time an awards ceremony of this nature was held outside Sri Lanka—an exciting milestone which reflects HNB Assurance’s growth and ambitious leadership and vision. Speaking at the event, Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne, CEO of HNB Assurance shared his excitement about the channel’s achievements: “It’s a proud moment for us to be here in Thailand, celebrating the hard work and remarkable milestones of our partnership channel which has shown remarkable growth over the past couple of years. The journey of crossing the LKR 5 billion Gross Written Premium milestone is no small feat and the fact that our partnership channel now contributes almost 46% of our total GWP shows just how vital its role is, in our success. As we move ahead, we must strive to push our boundaries by staying innovative and focusing on customer satisfaction. So, congratulations to all the award winners and teams behind organizing this gala event.”Mr. Supun Dias, Assistant General Manager, Network Business of Hatton National Bank, attending the ceremony as the Guest of Honor, opined, “It truly is remarkable to see the progress HNB Assurance has made over the years. To grow year after year within a challenging economic landscape is no easy task. I am confident that with this momentum, HNB Assurance will continue to achieve greater success and set new benchmarks in the industry. It’s an exciting time and journey ahead for us as the HNB group and I’m extremely proud to be here to witness this milestone."HNB Assurance was recognized as the best Life Bancassurance Provider by the Global Banking and Finance Review for four consecutive years. Further the bancassurance team recorded an impressive milestone of 122 MDRT qualifiers out of a sales force of over 200.“What makes this event special is that we’re not just celebrating numbers, we’re celebrating our people” stated Mr. Sanesh Fernando, Chief Business Officer Partnerships. “It’s been a privilege to watch our Bancassurance Officers grow and achieve new heights each year. This event in Thailand is a reflection of just how far we’ve come together and I certainly believe that the best is yet to come. Recording 122 MDRT qualifiers including 17 COTs and 02 TOTs last year and being recognized as the Best Life Bancassurance Provider on four consecutive occasions is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. While these achievements highlight the exceptional talent within our Bancassurance channel, I have no doubt that we will continue reach even greater heights in the future. Finally, I’d like to take a moment to thank our parent company Hatton National Bank along with our other partner banks, financial institutions and broker network for their continued support.”

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Oct

HNB Assurance Joins Hands with the Industrial Development Board (IDB) to offer Special Insurance Solution to Over 10,000 Registered Companies

HNB Assurance PLC entered an exciting new partnership with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), which will bring customized insurance solutions to more than 10,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and large corporates that are registered with the IDB. This collaboration is aimed at supporting the backbone of Sri Lanka’s economy and helping businesses thrive with the security they need to grow.Speaking about this collaboration, Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne, CEO of HNB Assurance, opined, "We see our partnership with the IDB as more than just a collaboration, it’s in a way a national service. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the heart of our economy and they play a huge role in driving growth and creating jobs. By teaming up with the IDB, we are not only offering insurance products, we are providing a sense of security for business owners and their employees. As a result, these companies can focus on what they do best and help our economy thrive. My sincere thanks to the IDB for placing their trust on HNB Assurance and we look forward to a fruitful partnership”Dr. Saranga Alahapperuma, Chairman of the IDB, emphasized the importance of this collaboration "At IDB, our mission has always been to empower Sri Lanka’s industrial sector. We operate with the ultimate goal of providing a boost to the Sri Lankan economy by creating employment opportunities, improving the standard of living and promoting overall economic development. Hence, this partnership with HNB Assurance is a natural extension of that mission. By offering customized insurance solutions, we’re giving our registered companies an added layer of security, which is crucial in today’s competitive market.”The unique feature of this partnership comes in the form of a commitment to supporting the growth of local industries, where HNB Assurance has pledged to allocate a small sum to the IDB Development Fund. Which the IDB will utilize to offer business loans to entrepreneurs at the lowest possible interest rates.Mr. Sanesh Fernando, Chief Business Officer – Partnership Channel of HNB Assurance PLC, highlighted the benefits of this collaboration, stating, “I certainly believe that this partnership is poised to create significant benefits for everyone involved. For HNB Assurance, it opens up new opportunities to serve the business community. For the IDB, it creates more resources to support their mission of industrial development. For the SMEs, it means greater security and peace of mind as they navigate the challenges of today’s economy. For this collaboration, we have developed a specialized product tailored to the unique needs of IDB-registered companies and additionally we have also pledged a sum from each policy to the IDB’s Development Fund to be given out as a loan, whereby business growth is facilitated.”

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Sep

HNB Assurance Welcomes Prof. Ananda Jayawardane as Non-Executive / Non-Independent Director

HNB Assurance PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Ananda Jayawardane as Non-Executive / Non-Independent Director with effect from 09th August 2024. Professor Ananda Jayawardane is currently a Senior Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, a Commission Member of the University Grants Commission, and a member of governing boards of several other public and private sector organisations. He recently completed his term as the Chairman of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC after serving nine years in its Board. He is also a past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa, a past Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and a past Director General of the National Science Foundation.He has extensive experience and expertise in corporate governance in public institutions & private corporates, banking, finance, strategy, leadership, institution building, policy making, science & technology and teaching in subject areas of planning, project management, technology management, technology transfer and negotiation. He is a Chartered Engineer, an International Professional Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, a Fellow of the Institute of Project Managers, Sri Lanka, a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka, a Life Member of Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, a Graduate Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors and a Member of the Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka. He is also the past NDB Bank Endowed Professor in Entrepreneurship at the University of Moratuwa and a Past President of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. He has also served as a member of the governing Councils/Boards of National Science Foundation, Institute for Construction Training and Development, State Engineering Corporation, Post-graduate Institute of Management, Miloda Academy of Financial Studies, the Open University of Sri Lanka, Construction Industry Development Authority, Engineering Council of Sri Lanka and Green Building Council of Sri Lanka.He has co-authored several textbooks and has published and presented over 85 research papers both locally and internationally and delivered memorial orations, convocation addresses and keynotes in many occasions.  He has received several awards for his research publications. He is also the recipient of the National Achiever’s Award  - 2013 under the category of Engineering by Lions Clubs International – District 306A1, the IESL President’s Award – 2012 and the Asia’s Education Excellence Award – 2016 for outstanding contribution to education, Sri Lanka Education Leadership Award – 2017 for education leadership, Sri Lanka Education Leadership Award – 2018 for outstanding contribution to education presented by World Education Congress and CMO Asia and “Eminence in Engineering” award – the highest, most prestigious life time award given by the IESL for eminence in practice of engineering – 2018.

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