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Paying tribute to the gracious spirit of womanhood, HNB Assurance PLC and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited announced the launch of Liya Harasara for the 9th consecutive year. Liya Harsara is an exclusive offering with a number of special benefits offered to all women in commemoration of International Women’s Day.

Sharing his views, Mr. Prasantha Fernando, Chief Executive Officer of HNBA and HNBGI stated, “It is no secret that women are the backbone of any household and therefore take on a pivotal role in uplifting the quality of life of the family first, and also contributing immensely to societal and economic upliftment. A woman plays multiple roles in today’s society from being a caring daughter, to a loving mother, to a fearless leader and thereby strengthening and supporting those around her. Liya Harasara is our way of thanking all ladies and paying tribute to the unbreakable spirit of womanhood, so that you are very well protected and empowered to go beyond all boundaries to achieve the impossible”.

Lasitha Wimalaratne, Chief Operating Officer of HNBA stated, “We are indeed pleased to launch Liya Harasara for the 9th consecutive year.  Over the years Liya Harasara has become one of the well sought after benefits in our portfolio. This year’s edition of Liya Harasara offers a range of special insurance benefits and in addition, HNBA and HNBGI have partnered with Durdans Hospital, Vision Care, Swarnamahal Jewelers, DoubleTreee by Hilton Weerawila and Singer Plus to offer exclusive discount schemes to Policyholders”.

Chief Operating Officer of HNBGI, Sithumina Jayasundara stated, “Women are the center of our homes, society and economy and we have come together as a Group to honor and praise the unbreakable spirit of womanhood. We firmly believe that these special benefits would add value to the livelihoods of women and would boost their confidence to take on the challenges of tomorrow”.

The 9th edition of ‘Liya Harasara’ will offer an additional Free Life Cover of up to Rs. 1 Million for one year from HNB Assurance for Regular Premium Life Insurance policies. Moreover, a Daily Benefit for child birth and pregnancy related hospitalisation subject to maximum of 3 days per year would be offered to the Policyholder and a gift voucher worth of Rs. 5,000/- for one child birth between 8th March to 31st December 2021, if Hospitalisation Benefit is taken and Policy being in force. In addition, ‘Liya Harasara’ offers a free Personal Accident Cover up to Rs. 500,000 for every Motor Insurance Policy obtained by females from HNBGI. ‘Liya Harasara’ policy holders will also benefit from a range of special discounts from Durdans Hospitals, Vision Care, Swarnamahal, DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila and Singer Plus.

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) received the Great Place To Work® certification for the review period of 2020, and was elected as Best Workplaces among the Top 40 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka.

Sharing his views on the two Companies’ continuity in being best workplaces, Chief Executive Officer of HNBA and HNBGI Mr. Prasantha Fernando stated “Being elected as Best Workplaces is a great validation for the two Companies, as we are one family who are very attentive towards each other’s needs. It determines how well the Group has been true to its vision and core values, and also affirms that our people are happy and approve the Companies as their choice of an employer. In a challenging year, we have remained connected with our teams assuring them steady growth, and most of all, their place with us. Our actions during the Pandemic would speak volumes towards our commitment to our employees as we strongly believe actions would speak louder than mere words. I am confident of a bright and prosperous future together for HNBA and HNBGI, and I thank all the staff members for placing their confidence in the Company”.

Chief Human Resources Officer of HNBA and HNBGI, Mr. Dinuka Pattikiriarachchi also extended his sincere thoughts stating, “ A great workplace and a culture is not an overnight outcome. Rather it is a result of good leadership, long term planning and sustained practices.  What we have been awarded is a recognition of that. However, that does not mean we stop here. We will continue to invest in our efforts to create the best workplace one could hope to work for. I like to congratulate all the staff members of HNBA & HNBGI as this is their award which I was privileged enough to receive on behalf of them”.

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.

Global markets were subject to unforeseen turbulences in 2020, forcing many firms, especially in the financial sector, to revisit their strategic lock-ins and set feet over and out of their comfort zones to serve audiences. As this setting would not be back to what is desired to being ‘Normal’, HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), a fast-growing and an innovatory powerhouse that provides general insurance solutions across the Country, discussed the spectrum of its key deliverances for 2021 and how strategies are being crafted to anchor exemplary performance in this challenging year.

Sharing his views, Chief Executive Officer of HNBGI and its parent Company, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA), Mr. Prasantha Fernando stated, “In 2020 all eyes were on the drastic and yet unbelievable shifts in demand, supply and consumer needs that took the spotlight, setting in place novel solutions and pathways for us to collaborate and serve. As a renowned corporate, HNBGI adapted and successfully mastered many mechanisms to deliver well above standards, largely contributing to the 10 billion rupee turnover of the Group in 2020, which is a tremendous milestone to have achieved in the two companies’ history. We are now more than ever geared to take on 2021 by the meticulous execution of digital facilitators, introduction of new and improved products that are more apt towards today’s needs, and continuous expansion to be there for our invaluable customers. Also, a number of initiatives are set in place to train and provide progressive development for the knowledgeable team of professionals here at HNBGI, who with no doubt will push towards excellence in the year ahead”.

Speaking on strategy for 2021, Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara, Chief Operating Officer of HNBGI stated “Obtaining an insurance plan, be it, for your vehicle, property or business can be a daunting task, and with the ever-growing need to digitalise matters for the future, HNBGI is actively committed in amplifying its transformation over the digital sphere predominantly aimed at making such procedures simpler and more convenient. On account of this, tasks such as quotation generation, the processing of claims and payments thereof, as well as training and development via digital platforms will be few of the areas of focus. We believe this will supplement our efforts in providing a seamless customer service and experience, also by way of improved turnaround, satisfaction, and retention rates”.

Mr. Jayasundara continued, “Over time, HNBGI has cultivated key partnerships with a number of value adding services, establishing strong ties among the agency channel, Bancassurance channel, Corporate Sales Unit, Takaful Unit, Broker and Leasing Channels. Such components will work in sync to further sustain these relationships and bring in new collaborations to drive revenue, delivering promised returns to our stakeholders. As we widen our comprehensive portfolio of general insurance solutions by introducing revolutionary products such as MotorGuard Pay As You Claim, we will be taking more measures to modify and introduce a modern bouquet of products in the motor insurance and non-motor sphere with a host of benefits that best fits the fast paced needs of our audience”. 

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 and is a fully owned subsidiary of HNB Assurance PLC. HNBA, the Parent Company specializing in Life Insurance solutions is ranked within the Top 100 Brands and Top 100 Companies in Sri Lanka and has won multiple accolades for Brand Excellence, Digital Marketing and HR Excellence and many awards for its Annual Reports at award ceremonies organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and the South Asian Federation of Accountants.