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HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) announced the appointment of Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara as its Chief Executive Officer effective January, 1st 2022.

An old boy of St. Anthony’s College, Kandy, Mr. Jayasundara counts over 24 years of experience in the Insurance Industry. Prior to joining HNB General Insurance Limited, he has led many teams and held several key positions related to Non-Life at Asian Alliance Insurance PLC, MBSL Insurance Company Limited, Janashakthi Insurance Co. Limited and Eagle Insurance PLC. Mr. Jayasundara has obtained foreign exposure through different training programmes and conferences related to General Insurance and specializes in the field of Re-insurance. Having joined HNBGI in 2014, Mr. Jayasundara was appointed to the Group Executive Committee in 2015 and subsequently promoted as the Chief Technical Officer of HNBGI and as Chief Operating Officer and Principal Officer of HNBGI in 2019.

Mr. Jayasundara is the current President of the Sri Lanka Insurance Institute (SLII) and a founding Council Member of The Association of Chartered Insurance Professionals (ACIP) in Sri Lanka. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, an Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII - UK) and holds the status of a Chartered Insurer and the Senior Associateship of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance.

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 fastest 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.

Chief Human Resources Officer of HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), Mr. Dinuka Pattikiriarachchi has been recognized among the top 20 most influential HR leaders in Sri Lanka by PeopleHum the next generation people engagement platform.

Mr. Dinuka Pattikiriarachchi is a professional with over 19 years of experience in the field of human resources. He is a self-driven professional, a mentor with true people centric ethos and strong work ethics known for a being a critical contributor providing leadership at all organisational levels.  

Speaking about this achievement, Chief Executive Officer of HNB Assurance PLC and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited, Mr. Prasantha Fernando stated, “We sincerely wish to congratulate Dinuka for yet another achievement to have been named among the top 20 most influential HR leaders in Sri Lanka and bring pride to both companies, it is indeed a proud moment for all of us”.

Sharing his thoughts Mr. Dinuka Pattikiriarachchi said “I personally do not believe in awards and accolades. However, such are part of corporate life, and I am honored and humbled by this recognition. However, the best recognition one could have is seeing the difference she/he has made in transforming organizations, changing lives and developing people. Perhaps I may have done that to some extent, but  it’s never enough. We need to put our heads down and continue!”.

Speaking further Mr. Pattikiriarachchi added “I take this opportunity to thank all the organizations I have worked with thus far; Institutions I have gained knowledge through and each and every individual who had worked with me for the recognition I have received. Human Resource Management is about people and without them you are just nothing.”

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) and its fully owned subsidiary, HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) announced the relocation of its Bandarawela Branch recently. The branch is now located at No. 527 1/1, Badulla Road, Bandarawela, and was declared open by Mr. Jude Benjamin, Chief Business Officer of HNBGI and Mr. Harendra Ramasinghe, Head of Distribution of HNBA, as well as other distinguish guests.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Jude Benjamin stated, “Being two trusted and leading insurance brands in the country, our focus has always been on our customers and to provide them a superlative service. This relocation demonstrates the continued commitment of HNBA and HNBGI towards offering all customers a seamless service at their convenience, and providing peace of mind that they require in making one of the most important decisions in their lives; which is to obtain an Insurance Cover that provides comprehensive protection and other benefits for themselves, their loved ones as well as their businesses”.

Head of Distribution of HNBA, Mr. Harendra Ramasinghe stated, “Relocating this branch demonstrates our resolve and commitment towards continuously raising the bar and providing our customers a superlative service, while for our staff more opulent surroundings so that they are able to serve our customers with a greater degree of comfort and satisfaction. We are tankful to our esteemed clientele who have been with us over the years and we take this opportunity to assure them of our continued commitment to serve them with greater vigor and enthusiasm”.

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.