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With the objective of acknowledging the remarkable efforts and empowering, supporting, and accelerating the performance of the Multi-Channel Business Network inclusive of the Agency Channel, Corporate Sales Division, Bancassurance & Broker Divisions, HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) held a series of Mini Awards Ceremonies in Galle, Kandy and Colombo recently. This series of Mini Award Ceremonies were held with the participation of the senior management of HNBGI and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara. Expressing his views, Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara stated, “Themed ‘Celebrating Excellence’, this series of events were held to applaud all the hard work, commitment and dedication of our champs across all the business channels over the last two years. HNBGI has reached a number of milestones during the year as well, and our Sales Teams together with the Corporate Sales Division, Bancassurance & Broker Divisions contributed towards achieving an outstanding performance thus far. As we have started to witness the aftermath impact of a global pandemic coupled with an economic crisis, it is vital to inculcate team spirit, togetherness, and a sense of guidance across every team in the organization. While the business will remain dynamic and resilient, with the direction of the Management and contribution of the Agency Channel along with the rest of the Sales Channels, I’m sure that HNBGI will continue its growth momentum and reach greater heights in its journey”. Mr. Jayasundara further added, “Whilst appreciating the Agency & Sales Channels for their relentless commitment, dedication and all the hard work, I’m confident that as one team with a common goal driven by shared values, we will be able to take the business to the next level in terms of service excellence, operational excellence and product excellence”. HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) was incorporated in January 2015 and specializes in Motor and Non-Motor Insurance Solutions and is presently one of the fast-growing General Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka, with a network of 56 branches. The Company is ranked within the Top 100 Brands and has been awarded a ‘National Insurer Financial Strength Rating’ of ‘’A+’’ (lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited and has obtained the Great Place to Work® Certification. The Company was awarded the Motor Insurance Initiative of the Year - Sri Lanka award at the Insurance Asia Awards 2021, and is a fully owned subsidiary of HNB Assurance PLC.

HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), a leading general insurance service provider in the country was awarded the Best Insurance Company Claims Management Team Sri Lanka 2022 by Global Banking and Finance Review. Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara, Chief Executive Officer of HNBGI shared his views stating, “HNBGI is honored to be the recipient of this prestigious award which augurs well for the Company’s Corporate Strategy which resonates on reinventing the core pillars of the business. HNBGI’s Corporate Strategy focuses on reshaping and reinventing its focus on pain points, value proposition, agile trends, trust and setting new benchmarks in the industry through innovation. Claims settlement perhaps the most pivotal point in the lifecycle of an insurance product, as such, the Company pays special focus and emphasis to provide our esteemed clientele a seamless claims settlement process as possible; and this award is a testament to that fact as well as the many initiatives that have been taken in this regard”. Chief Technical Officer/General Manager of HNBGI, Mr. Lasantha De Alwis stated, “The Claims Management Team of the Company has continuously delivered an exceptional performance, especially during challenging and turbulent times, ensuring the settlement of claims in an effective and timely manner. The Claims Team of HNBGI has launched several initiatives to address pain points in the Claims Settlement Process and all these initiatives have led to promising results. Whilst thanking the entire team for their continuous efforts and utmost dedication, I wish to reiterate that HNBGI will continue to invest, engage, and reshape the core business processes in order to offer a world-class service to our customers”. HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) was incorporated in January 2015 and specializes in Motor and Non-Motor Insurance Solutions and is presently one of the fast-growing General Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka, with a network of 56 branches. The Company is ranked within the Top 100 Brands in the country and has been awarded a ‘National Insurer Financial Strength Rating’ of A+ (lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited and has obtained the Great Place to Work® Certification. The Company was awarded the Motor Insurance Initiative of the Year - Sri Lanka award at the Insurance Asia Awards 2021, and is a fully owned subsidiary of HNB Assurance PLC.

HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), a leading general insurance service provider in the country recently introduced a cover for bicycles under its all-risk insurance policy. This cover offers several benefits to owners, providing peace of mind to enjoy their ride. Sharing his views on the cover, Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara, Chief Executive Officer of HNBGI stated, “We are all currently navigating through challenging times, overcoming multiple hurdles, and as a business it’s all about being in sync with the times and endeavouring to innovate and offer solutions that fulfill needs of the market and help address pain points by providing peace of mind to our people. Keeping in line with the trend and growing demand for bicycles, HNBGI added Bicycle Insurance to its product bouquet to look after cyclists and their ride. I’m confident that this product will help riders enjoy their ride knowing that they are covered”. Chief Technical Officer of HNBGI, Mr. Lasantha De Alwis shared his views stating, “Cycling which is a popular hobby has now become a way of life to most Sri Lankans. As we all know cycling has its own benefits and helps in keeping us healthy, fit and contributes to our psychological wellbeing while reducing the carbon footprint. As a sustainable business, HNBGI is happy to launch this timely product and this product could be obtained from your nearest HNBGI Branch”. Mr. Harith Perera, Manager - Non-Motor of HNBGI explained the products features stating, “This innovative cover developed as an all-risk policy offered by HNBGI includes a Theft Cover, loss due to accidental damage, Personal Accident Cover, medical expenses due to accidental injury, Third Party Liability Cover, and other optional covers including Strike, Riot, and Civil Commotion Cover, Terrorism Cover and Burglary Cover”. HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) was incorporated in January 2015 and specializes in Motor and Non-Motor Insurance Solutions and is presently one of the fast-growing General Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka, with a network of 56 branches. The Company is ranked within the Top 100 Brands in the country and has been awarded a ‘National Insurer Financial Strength Rating’ of A+ (lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited and has obtained the Great Place to Work® Certification. The Company was awarded the Motor Insurance Initiative of the Year - Sri Lanka award at the Insurance Asia Awards 2021, and is a fully owned subsidiary of HNB Assurance PLC.