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HNB Assurance Introduces StudyGuard, A Plan to Secure Your Child’s Future.

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) recently announced the launch of StudyGuard, a comprehensive Life Insurance cover with a host of special benefits designed to take good care of every child’s school education, and ensure they become whomever they aspire to be. StudyGuard gives parents peace of mind in ensuring all obligations towards their children are fulfilled. This new cover from HNBA boasts many features that are most suited for today’s diverse education needs of children, and provides greater relief to parents in the event that they are faced with uncertainties in life. Sharing his thoughts on StudyGuard, the Chief Executive Officer of HNBA and its fully owned subsidiary, HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), Mr. Prasantha Fernando stated, “Future generations have no bounds to their ambitions, and so they aspire to conquer the world, become role models who lead communities, and inspire their peers to never stop chasing their dreams. Being a parent, your responsibilities are endless as your child’s future and safety become the highest priority you aim to fulfil. Keeping this in mind, HNBA developed StudyGuard to provide the comfort of uninterrupted school education for your little ones, so that no matter what, the foundation for their tertiary education and future aspirations would be laid”. Speaking about StudyGuard, the Chief Operating Officer of HNBA, Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne stated, “HNB Assurance StudyGuard is a Single Premium Policy with a range of special benefits that helps secure the future of your child. StudyGuard has been designed to take over the payment of your child’s school fees in the event of your unforeseen demise, total and permanent disability, or even a critical illness. Features of the Policy vary based on the selected StudyGuard plan, which are namely, Prime, Plus and Premium. The key benefit of StudyGuard is that the payment of the school term fee, that will be made subject to a minimum of LKR 25,000/- and a maximum of LKR 200,000/- per term. The number of years the school term fee is paid will be determined by the selected plan. Mr. Wimalaratne further added, “The plans Plus and Premium will see that the 3 school term payments per year are made from the date of demise or total and permanent disability onwards up to the end of the policy term, including the term payment being increased by 5% and 10% respectively with compound interest basis, each year. As such we invite all to contact HNBA and avail yourself the benefits of StudyGuard”. HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) is one of the fastest growing Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka with a network of 63 branches. HNBA is a Life Insurance company with a rating of ‘A+ (lka)’ by Fitch Ratings Lanka for ‘National Insurer Financial Strength Rating’. Following the introduction of the segregation rules by the Insurance Regulator, HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) was created and commenced its operations in January 2015; HNBGI continues to specialize in motor, non-motor and Takaful insurance solutions and is a fully owned subsidiary of HNB Assurance PLC. HNB General Insurance has been assigned a ‘National Insurer Financial Strength Rating’ of ‘A+ (lka)’ by Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited. HNBA is rated within the Top 100 brands and Top 100 companies in Sri Lanka by LMD and HNB Assurance has won international awards for Brand Excellence, Digital Marketing and HR Excellence including the Great Place To Work® Certification, and won many awards for its Annual Reports at award ceremonies organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.

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Mar

HNB Assurance Celebrates First Anniversary of Empowering Women with In.She

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">HNB Assurance PLC proudly celebrated the first anniversary of its groundbreaking women empowerment program, In.she. This initiative, designed to uplift and support women within both the insurance industry and the company, aims to foster gender equality and diversity.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">Launched on March 8<sup>th</sup>, 2023, in celebration of International Women's Day, In.she has exemplified HNB Assurance's commitment to creating an inclusive workplace and empowering women to excel in their careers. The program's first-year celebration, held at the Royal MAS Arena, set the stage for a continued journey of empowerment and growth.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">In recognition of its efforts, HNB Assurance was recognized as one of the female-friendly workplaces to work in 2023, a testament to the company's support for women's advancement and well-being.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">The first anniversary celebration, themed "Glamor Galore," showcased a fashion show featuring designs and models from within the company's talented staff. Additionally, a panel discussion was hosted during the event, featuring esteemed personalities such as Yureni Noshika, Chathurika Peries, Ruchira Karunarathne and Dilini Jayasuriya.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne, CEO of HNBA, sharing his thoughts at the first year anniversary of In.She, stated, "</span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">At HNB Assurance, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual, irrespective of gender, has the opportunity to excel. However, we must acknowledge that there are specific challenges that disproportionately impact women due to social and cultural factors, a key feature of our In.She program is to address and overcome these obstacles by providing support and resources required."</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">Mr.</span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">Navin Rupasinghe, Head of Human Resources / Assistant General Manager of HNBA, added, "Our journey with In.She has been incredibly rewarding and we are thrilled to celebrate its first anniversary. Through this program, we have witnessed the remarkable potential of our female workforce. I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate the In.She team for their efforts and passion in driving this initiative, let me also remind and emphasize that the management stands firmly behind this endeavor, offering complete support to ensure its continued success.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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Mar

HNB Assurance Group Unveils “Liya Harasara 2024” in Celebration of Women

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;">HNB Assurance PLC, in collaboration with its fully owned subsidiary, HNB General Insurance Limited, proudly launched the 12th edition of "Liya Harasara," an annual initiative dedicated to acknowledging and supporting the contributions of women along with the remarkable essence of womanhood, while celebrating International Women’s Day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;">Mr. Harindra Ramasinghe, Chief Business Officer - Advisor Distribution Channel at HNBA, emphasized the pivotal role women play in the fabric of society. He stated, "Women are undeniably the cornerstone of any community, driving progress and enriching lives. It gives us, as an organization, immense pleasure to unveil the 12th edition of ‘Liya Harasara’, which has evolved into a highly anticipated event in our annual calendar. This year's ‘Liya Harasara’ program promises an array of exclusive insurance benefits, coupled with exciting partnerships with leading brands such as Asiri Hospitals, Vision Care, Eric Rajapakse, La Vivente, Chamathka, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Singer, offering special discount schemes to new female policyholders.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;">Mr. Sanesh Fernando, Chief Business Officer – Partnerships at HNBA, shared his thoughts, stating, "Through ‘Liya Harasara’, we aim to acknowledge and support women's multifaceted contributions, enabling them to navigate their roles with confidence and peace of mind. As we launch “Liya Harasara” in celebration of International Women’s Day, I’d like to extend a warm invite to all women to seize the opportunities and benefits presented by ‘Liya Harasara’, available from March 1st to April 30th, 2024.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;">“Liya Harasara stands as a testament to our enduring commitment to empowering women and acknowledging their invaluable contributions”, said Mr. Dinesh Yogaratnam, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of HNBA, "The 12th edition of Liya Harasara reflects our aim to foster a supportive environment where all women can thrive, excel, and lead with confidence. The theme of our campaign is paying ‘Tribute to the spirit of Womanhood’, through which we honor their journey, celebrate their achievements and inspire future generations to continue breaking barriers and pursue their dreams.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;">The 12th edition of Liya Harasara includes a Free Life Cover of up to Rs. 1 Million for one year from HNB Assurance for Regular Premium Life Insurance policies. Additionally, policyholders will enjoy a Daily Benefit for childbirth and pregnancy-related hospitalization, capped at three days per year. Furthermore, Liya Harasara offers a complimentary Personal Accident Cover of up to Rs. 500,000 for every Motor Insurance Policy acquired from HNBGI. More information on benefits, exclusions, terms and conditions can be obtained by contacting 1301 or visiting a HNB Assurance branch.<o:p></o:p></p>

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Feb

HNB Assurance Welcomes Rimoe Saldin as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none;">HNB Assurance PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rimoe Saldin<span style="font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span>as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board with effect from 19 February 2024.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none;"><span style="color:black;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-themecolor:text1;">Mr. Rimoe Saldin is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and an Associate of Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in UK and a Certified Management Accountant, Australia. He is an alumni of the Asian Institute of Management Manila. He has over 30 years of top management level experience in the areas of Finance, Human Resource Development, General Management and Operations as well as Chief Executive Officer.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-align:justify;"><span style="color:black;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-themecolor:text1;">He is currently employed as Director of Paints &amp; General Industries Limited and Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polypak Secco Limited. He is also the Chairman of Chemanex PLC and serves as a Director of CIC Holdings PLC. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Akzo Nobel Paints Lanka (Private) Limited, Link Natural Products (Private) Limited</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">, CIC Agri Businesses (Pvt) Ltd and a number of companies in the CIC Group. He is the Chairman of CISCO Speciality Packaging (Private) Limited</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong>.</strong></span></b><span style="color:black;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-themecolor:text1;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-themecolor:text1;">He also serves in the Board of Directors of Hatton National Bank Plc and also is Chairman of Sithma Development (Private) Limited</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-themecolor:text1;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></b></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">and serves as a Trustee of the HNB Sustainability Foundation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-align:justify;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Previously Mr. Saldin served as the Commercial&nbsp;Director and Group Finance Director of CIC&nbsp;Holdings PLC for the period 1995-2005. He&nbsp;was the Country Controller &amp; Group Finance&nbsp;Director for Shell Sri Lanka for the period&nbsp;2005-2010 and also the Group Chief Operating&nbsp;Officer, Browns Group of Companies PLC and&nbsp;the Managing Director of Browns Investments&nbsp;PLC from 2010-2014.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

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