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HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) unveiledits Group Life Product, offering four predefined packages that businesses could choose from in providing the financial protection that their staff need. Speaking on the importance of providing a solid platform of protection to employees, Managing Director/CEOof HNBAand its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited(HNBGI),Mr.Deepthi Lokuarachchi stated “we live in a period of time ofrising costs and risks. In a tight economic backdrop, small and medium scale enterprises(SMEs)find itchallenging to provide solid formsof protection plansfor their employeesdue to higher underwritten premiumsor under-evaluating the risk componentassociated.SMEsin Sri Lanka play a major role in today’seconomy as it uplifts economic diversification. The Group Life product of HNBA is a lot more than a spring of protection for your employees. It provides a number of benefits to both employees andthe comfort of knowledge toemployers,that your employees are very well protected.Further, employers areable to benefit from this as a strategic measure in line with its human resource practicesin order to cement and strengthen its employee -employer relationships as well the psychological contract with the organization, as we firmly believe that motivated and happy employees reflects the true values of an organization”. Mr. Prasantha Fernando,Chief Operating Officer of HNBA elaborating on this product added “companies could choose from one of the four packages that we have to offer that ranges from just providing a basic life cover for one’s staff, to providing an annuity, to offering a comprehensive bouquet of covers that include critical illness, disability cover and hospital cash”.
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Striving for excellence and delivering value to its customers and stakeholders, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) relocated its Galle Branch recently. TheBranch offers a full spectrum of Life, General and Takaful insurance solutions. Speaking at the opening, Chief Operating Officer of HNBA, Mr. Prasantha Fernando stated “The Company has been expanding its Branch network across Sri Lanka, offering the bestprotection plans for individuals and families to face the challenges of tomorrow. The Branch is located in the heart of Galle and offers a range of Life, General and Takaful Insurance solutions. The Branch offers an interactive customer experience intertwined with the expertise of our professional Insurance Advisors and staff helping customers select the best form of protection for themselves as well as their families both in Life and General Insurance”. Expressing his views, Chief Business Officer of HNBGI, Mr. Jude Benjamin stated “We’re indeed thankful to the team led by the Galle HNBA Cluster Manager Harishchandra Rajanayake and HNBGI Cluster Manager Madusha Kulathunga, for their dedication and support as well as for the efficient management of Branch operations and for their customer service excellence which has led the Branch to foster blooming results”. The Branch is located at No. 46/1/1, Colombo Road, Kaluwella, Galle.
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HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) felicitated the bright-sparksof its Sales Force atthe 12thSales Convention held recently at the Hilton Colombo. The eagerlyanticipated night of the Company’s event calendarwas graced by the presence of Mrs. Rose Cooray as Chief Guest, the Board of Directors of HNBA as well as the Management of both HNBA and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI). Sharing her thoughts on this day of celebration, Chairperson of HNBA and HNBGI Mrs. Rose Cooray stated “Tonight we celebrate the breakthrough performance, the enthusiasm and the go-getter spirit of our Sales Force. The Sales Forcehas been a significant stakeof the Companysince its inceptionandhas delivered an extraordinary performance in2016, immensely contributing to the growth of the Company. I’m extremely pleased atthe outcome of their commitment, dedication towards constantly striving to raise the bar further”. Sharing his thoughts on this celebratorynight,Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of HNBA and HNBGI Mr. Deepthi Lokuarachchi stated “Throughout its journey of 15 years, the Company has showcased its strength and stabilityby yielding significant results. The Sales Forcehas contributed substantiallyto the growth of the Companybycapturingnew market segments, as well as byseizingtheexistingmarketgapsin a challenging industry. Tonight we celebrate the accomplishmentsof the crèmeof the Sales Forceincluding forty oneMillion Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifiers,one Courtof the Table (COT) qualifierand one Top of the Table (TOT) qualifierand I’m delighted to laud those individuals who have gonethatextra mile to realize achievements such as these”. Speaking on the performanceand on the future outlook, Chief Operating Officerof HNBAMr. Prasantha Fernando stated, “The devotion the Sales Forcehasin no small measurehelpedthe Company to growover the years to the stature and stability that it has achieved to date. These results have created a favorable mindset amongst our Sales Force in this highly competitive market, and regardless ofthe obstacles,I’m sure theachievements of theSales Forceof HNBA willcontinue to grow from strength to strengthas a result of their resolve to succeed”. The 12thHNBA Sales Convention honored 225Advisors under categories of Bronze, Silver, Gold and Super Gold. Amongst thosegolden trophies were the accolades for theBest Service Center,Best Zonal Manager, BestCluster Manager,Best Regional Office Manager, awards for MDRT, COT and TOT qualifiers. The top awardeeof the nightwasMs. U. K. K. C. Silva who was awarded as the Best Sales Personof the Year. Another specialty of the nightwas thetokensof appreciation presentedto several artists of the golden era, acknowledging theircontributionto enlighten the entertainment industry of Sri Lanka. Accordingly the acknowledged artists wereMr. Prince Udaya Priyantha, Mr. Berty Gunethilake, Mrs. ChandraniGunewardenaandMr. PiyadasaAthukorala.