HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) announced the appointment of Mr. Ravi Abeysuriya as a Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director.This appointment is made subject to the approval of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka.Accordingly, the Board of Directors of HNBA comprises of Mrs. Rose Cooray, Mr. Sarath Ratwatte, Mr. Mahendra Jayasekera, Mr. Dilshan Rodrigo, Mrs. SiromiWickramasinghe, Dr. Sivakumar Selliah, Mr. Deepthi Lokuarachchi, Mr. Rajive Dissanayakeand Mr. Ravi Abeysuriya. A Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants,Chartered Financial Analyst and an MBA holder ofMonash University, Australia, Mr. Abeysuriya currently holds the position of Group Director of Candor Group, one of the largest listed companies in Kuwait. Mr. Abeysuriya is currently responsible for private equity investments for a 200 MN Dollar Private Equity Fund. Prior to his current role, Mr. Abeysuriya served Hayleys Group as the Head of Strategic Business Development, JP Morgan as the Head of Corporate Finance and was the Managing Director of Amba Research Lanka and was the Managing Director/CEO of Fitch Ratings Lanka. Mr. Abeysuriya has held several senior positionsin Private Equity Investment, consulting the World Bank andthe Government of Sri Lanka and has functioned as a permanent member of the Financial Sector Reforms Committee (FSRC), a Prime Ministerial Task Force appointment. Mr. Abeysuriya was appointed a Commission Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka. He was appointed as a Director of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation and was the Chairman of the Investment Committee. In addition, Mr. Abeysuriyawas the immediate past President of Colombo Stock Brokers Association. Former President of Chartered Financial AnalystSociety of Sri Lanka, President of IT Enabled Services Association(ITESA) and Vice President of Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies(SLASSCOM)and is the current President of the Association of Alternative Financial Institutions and a Member of the National Agenda Committee of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
Nov
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) was recently recognized as the winner of the Best Well-being Initiative for Working Parents at the Parent-Inclusive Workplace Summit 2025 hosted by Parenthood Global. This recognition, earned through an independent evaluation among multiple organizations, stands as a testament to HNBA’s commitment to support working parents.For HNBA, this award is a validation of years of intentional effort, focused policies and a culture built on empathy. From caregiver leave to flexible support ecosystems, from in.she initiatives to mom-inclusive programs, HNBA has consistently placed the well-being of working parents at the center of its people agenda. Sharing his thoughts, the Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer of HNB Assurance PLC, Lasitha Wimalaratne, stated “This award is deeply personal to us and my sincere thanks to Parenthood Global for this wonderful recognition. Our commitment has always been to build a company where people feel supported not only as professionals, but as human beings with families, responsibilities and dreams. This recognition is proof that compassion, when embedded into culture, creates a lasting impact.”Navin Rupasinghe, Head of Human Resources / DGM of HNB Assurance PLC, added, “Every HR policy we design and every initiative we introduce is rooted in one belief, that our people deserve a workplace that honors their whole life, not just their job titles. Working parents give so much of themselves every day, and it is our duty and privilege to create an environment that lifts them. I certainly believe that this award belongs to our incredible parents who inspire us to do better, every single day.”
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Nov
HNB Assurance PLC continues to reinforce its commitment to uplifting communities across Sri Lanka through its three core CSR pillars, Health Protection, Environmental Protection and Education Protection. Anchored on these pillars, the company has rolled out a series of impactful initiatives aimed at enhancing wellbeing, improving access to essential resources, and supporting the next generation.Most recently, under the Health Protection Pillar, HNB Assurance supported P/ Wijayapura Primary School, Bisobandaragama Primary School, Mahaweli Primary School and Kidalagema Primary School in Medawachchiya by installing Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filtering systems. These systems provide access to clean and safe drinking water, helping protect schoolchildren from consuming contaminated water and ensuring healthier learning environments. With the completion of these four water projects in 2025, HNB Assurance has now completed over 75 water projects across the country.In addition to these efforts, HNB Assurance continues to champion several long-term development programs. The company conducts pregnant mother programs that promote maternal wellbeing, Grade 05 scholarship programs that encourage academic excellence among young learners and financial literacy programs designed to empower communities with essential money management skills.Through these ongoing initiatives, HNB Assurance remains dedicated to protecting lives, nurturing growth and supporting resilient, thriving communities across the country.
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Nov
HNB Assurance PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Dialog Finance PLC, a pioneer in digital financial solutions, to further enhance its digital payment infrastructure and accelerate its journey towards achieving 100% digital premium collection.This collaboration marks a significant milestone in HNB Assurance’s digital transformation journey, reflecting the company’s continuous commitment to improving customer convenience, operational efficiency and financial inclusivity. By integrating Dialog Finance’s advanced Genie Business platform, which includes Payment Links and Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) services, HNB Assurance aims to streamline its premium collection process and redefine how customers interact with insurance services.Through these solutions, customers will now be able to make payments effortlessly and securely, either through personalized payment links shared by HNB Assurance or via secure online gateways. This eliminates the need for manual or in-person transactions, ensuring instant payment acknowledgments, and offers customers a faster, safer, and more convenient experience.This partnership leveraging innovation and technology not only strengthens the technological backbone of HNB Assurance’s payment ecosystem but also align with the company’s long-term vision of becoming a fully digital insurer, offering end-to-end solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern customers.
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