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HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) was honored with the title of "Best Life Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2023" for the third consecutive year by the Global Banking and Finance Review. This recognition affirms HNBA's exceptional consistence performance and dominance within the industry as a top player, exceeding expectations and setting new standards. Chief Executive Officer Lasitha Wimalaratne stated, “It certainly is a tremendous honor to be recognized as the best Life Bancassurance provider in the country by the highly regarded Global Banking and Finance Review. To do it for three years running, that’s a remarkable achievement.” “This award has to be dedicated to our teams, who have continued to push boundaries, formulate partnerships and set a new benchmark within the industry. HNBA's Bancassurance and Partnership Channel is a crucial aspect of our business operations. To be recognized as a leader in the category confirms our position as the leading provider of innovative and trailblazing customer service through the Banca Channel. Additionally, I want to express my gratitude to HNB for their support over the years, which has played a very important role in this achievement” Congratulating HNBA on this achievement HNB Head of Network Management and Business Development Supun Dias, said, “We are excited and proud of HNBA’s achievement. We remain dedicated to aiding the Banca Channel of HNBA to reach new heights and make a meaningful impact in the market. We will continue to explore possibilities of leveraging synergies within the HNB Group to introduce new and cutting-edge solutions to meet and exceed the demands of our customers” Sharing his thoughts on this achievement, HNBA’s Chief Business Officer – Partnerships Sanesh Fernando stated “Being honored with this distinguished award for three consecutive years is a testament to the robustness, adaptability, and expansion of the Banca Channel even during uncertain economic times. This accomplishment was undoubtedly a collaborative effort, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the entire Banca Team and the HNB Management for their unrelenting support. The Banca Channel will persistently strive to provide exceptional value to its customers, maintain unparalleled service standards and continue to drive excellence” HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) is one of the fastest growing Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka with a network of 64 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 and HNBGI are 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. HNB Assurance was awarded the Best Bancassurance Service Provider in Sri Lanka by Global Banking and Finance Review and has won many awards for its Annual Reports at award ceremonies organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.