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Together as One: Softlogic Life honors Top Sales Performers at Annual Sales Convention 2023
Softlogic Life, Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest life insurer, recently hosted its Annual Sales Convention on the 6th of April 2023 at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo. Resonating with this year’s theme, ‘Together as One’, the grand event brought together and felicitated top performers across the company’s three sales verticals—Agency, Alternate and Micro Channels, for their outstanding dedication to continuing delivering exceptional customer service to their esteemed clientele.
Playing a vital role in driving the success of Softlogic Life in 2022, the sales convention celebrated the remarkable achievements of over 100 sales team members. The top winners included 68 from the Agency channel, 16 from Alternate channel, and 11 from the Microchannel.
Indu Attygala, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Softlogic Life, stated, “We are extremely proud to recognize and felicitate our top sales performers, who have performed exceptionally well despite difficult economic conditions and have contributed greatly to the success of our company. This year’s convention allows us all to come together as a company and celebrate our loyal sales force’s hard work, allowing us to reflect on our successes and challenges and strategies for the future. As we continue navigating the industry, our people remain the driving force behind our success, and we remain committed to supporting and providing adequate resources they need to excel in their roles. I want to extend my heartiest congratulations to all our top performers and look forward to their achievements in the future.”
The winners of the Agency Channel were recognized under the categories of Certificate Recognition in Business Management, Field Management, Regional Distribution Management Category, Gold Life Member Category, Hall of Fame, Best Performer PCU Award, Best PCU Manager Award, Best Zonal Manager Award, Best Regional Distribution Manager Award, Best Territorial Manager Award, Best Field Manager Award, Best Customer Service Award, Most Valuable Salesperson of the year and Most Outperforming Advisor of the Year.
Similarly, winners of the Alternate Channel were felicitated across the Group Life Category, Good Health Category, Bancassurance Category and Top Awards Category.
“The Alternate channel is a standout distribution channel of Softlogic Life, and our success is a testament to our team’s passion and dedication. We remain committed to providing our corporate customers with innovative and tailored solutions to meet their unique needs and continue to drive growth and profitability in the years to come. I would like to congratulate all 3 channel winners on their exceptional performance and achievement,” stated Piyumal Wickramasinghe, Chief Distribution Officer – Alternate Channel of Softlogic Life.
Micro channel sales team was awarded across 4 categories namely, Best Sales Advisor, Best Sales Advisor (Postal Channel), Best Cluster Manager (Postal Channel), Special Recognition for Channel Development.
Thilanka Kiriporuwa, Chief Corporate Services Officer/Micro Channel Head, stated, “At Softlogic Life, we are committed to providing our customers with innovative and accessible life insurance solutions at all levels. Our Micro channel plays a critical role in achieving this goal. Our top sales performers in the Microchannel have demonstrated a deep commitment to our customers and continue to leverage meaningful solutions to better cater to our valued stakeholders.”
Softlogic Life had the highest number of MDRT achievers for 2022 from across the industry who were also felicitated at the event. Of 263 qualifiers, 229 were from the Agency channel, 29 from the Alternate channel, and 5 from the Microchannel. The event also marked a historic moment for Softlogic Life as the first-ever female MDRT qualifier received the Top of Table status in the Company’s Alternate channel.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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