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HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) a leading life insurer in the country recorded an impressive growth of 29% for the fiscal year 2021 in terms of Gross Written Premium (GWP) recording LKR 7.1 Bn. Sharing his views, Chief Executive Officer of HNBA Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne stated, “I’m extremely proud to state that HNBA reach many milestones in 2021, reaffirming its stability and strong financial footprint in the market. During the year, the business was able to record a GWP of LKR 7.1 compared to a GWP of LKR 5.5 in 2020, depicting a growth of 29%. This is the highest GWP growth in the Company’s history. The Profit After Tax (PAT) of the Company surpassed LKR 1 Bn during the year. The two main channels of the business, Advisor and Partnership have gone above and beyond all expectations to deliver these superlative results”. Mr. Wimalaratne further added, “Taking its winning streak to new heights, HNBA produced a record-breaking 164 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifiers, including 05 Court of the Table (COT) and 02 Top of the Table (TOT) achievers. During the year HNBA bagged many awards and accolades for its business excellence, service excellence and product excellence, including the Best Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2021 Award By Global Banking and Finance Review, the Heath Insurance Initiative of the Year Sri Lanka Award By Insurance Asia Awards, the National Service Sector Silver Award and the Top Ten Award for Industrial Excellence by Ceylon National Chamber of Industries. The Company was also recognized as One of Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Women Friendly Workplaces At Women Friendly Workplaces Awards 2021. Reaffirming the Company’s financial strength, HNBA’s Fitch was upgraded to ‘A+’ for 'National Insurer Financial Strength Rating' during the year. Our growth is much more than a story of achieving milestones, its about growth together with our customer, employees, shareholders and the community we operate in. The Company is well positioned for the expansive growth of business, customers, products, and the overall market share and the Management remains confident on the way forward”. Head of Distribution of HNBA, Mr. Harendra Ramasinghe expressed his views stating, “Amidst many hurdles and challenges presented by a global pandemic, the Advisor Force of HNBA was able to deliver a steadfast performance, immensely contributing to the growth of the business. During the year, the Advisor Channel recorded a total GWP of LKR 4 Bn. The business continued to seize new and growing market segments across the country. The Advisor Channel showed an impressive growth as several recruitment campaigns continued throughout the country. Whilst thanking the entire Advisor Force, Branch Network and Distribution Management Teams, with the direction of the Management, I’m sure the Advisor Channel will continue its growth momentum during 2022”. Mr. Sanesh Fernando, Head of Partnership Business of HNBA expressed his views stating, “The Partnership Channel delivered an exceptional performance during 2021, setting new benchmarks in the market. The Partnership Channel recorded a GWP of LKR 3.1 Bn during FY21. Being awarded as the Best Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2021 Award by Global Banking and Finance Review, is a testament to the solid momentum and strength of the entire channel. Whilst expressing my gratitude to the entire Banca, Broker and Alternate Teams and especially the HNB Management, I’m sure that the Partnership Channel will continue to deliver results exceeding our expectations to bolster our position and ending the year on a solid footing”. 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.

Recognizing the contribution and exceptional performance in the Insurance Sales filed, champs of HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) were awarded at the National Sales Congress (NASCO) organized by the Sri Lanka Institute Marketing (SLIM) recently. HNBA representatives, Ms. R. M. S. Chandika won the Gold Award in the Front Liner Category, Mr. K. U. Madushanka was awarded the Bronze Award in the Sales Supervisor Category and Mr. U. C. Munasinghe was the recipient of the Bronze Award in the Territory Manager Category. Congratulating the award recipients, Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne, Chief Executive Officer of HNBA stated, “Our champs have once again proven themselves and raised the bar by winning these accolades for themselves and the Company. Such accolades are a testament to their unbreakable winning spirit. Insurance is a highly competitive industry and amidst a number of challenges and hurdles prevailing in the market our champs have overcome all with their sheer commitment and dedication by setting examples to every sales professional in the industry. Whilst congratulating the winners and lauding them for all their efforts I urge all teams to strive hard in their respective fields and keep aiming higher”. 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.

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) recently announced that the Company had produced 113 MDRT qualifiers for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table Conference (MDRT) in the United States of America. This brilliant achievement bears great importance as the Company surpassed its number of qualifiers in the previous year, setting a new record for 2020. Amongst the top achievers are 2 Top of the Table qualifiers (TOT) and 8 Court of the Table (COT) qualifiers. Commending the winners, Chief Executive Officer of HNBA and HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), Mr. Prasantha Fernando added, “Yet again our very own champions have brought great glory to the Company, by establishing ourselves as a player to reckon with in the industry in terms of producing MDRT qualifiers, demonstrating that HNB Assurance as a company and we as Sri Lankans in general have what it takes to be neck-to-neck with the best insurance professionals from around the globe. The Distribution Management, Bancassurance, and Sales Training teams have come together as one powerhouse, driven by unparalleled commitment and potency to deliver their best in the year that was anything but normal. I would like to  extend my sincerest gratitude to these teams and the ambitious individuals who have taken their rightful place in being recognized as prestigious MDRT members. I believe that  career-shaping achievements of this nature not only encourages our new-comers to set the bar higher and stay true to their goals and aspirations in life, but also further strengthens the Company’s Sales Force potential”. Chief Operating Officer of HNBA, Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne expressed his appreciation stating, “I applaud the captivating vigor with which the Sales Training team, Bancassurance team and the Advisor Channel have marched forward through this challenging time victoriously to have produced 113 MDRT qualifiers of which 8 achieved  the Court of the Table recognition, whilst 2 received the covetous Top of the Table qualification. I thank each and everyone involved in the process of proving the impetus for such a commendable and noteworthy performance, and I salute all 113 of our team who made this remarkable achievement”. 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.