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Ceylinco Life sales stars win 13 awards at SLIM National Sales Awards
Ceylinco Life’s sales professionals excelled at the recent SLIM National Sales Awards, winning 13 awards, including three Golds, three Silvers, and seven Bronzes for their outstanding sales performances and related achievements.
The National Sales Awards of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing were previously known as the SLIM National Sales Congress (NASCO) Awards. The latest edition of the awards presentation was based on assessments of entries submitted for the years 2021 and 2022.
The Ceylinco Life sales team won seven awards in respect of their performance in 2020 in the life insurance category. These included two Gold awards won by K. Srikaran of Ceylinco Life’s Wellawatte branch in the Sales Executive category and A. H. M. Riham from the Head Office in the Other Sales Support Staff category, and a Silver award won by R. M. B. N. P. K. Rathnamala of the Anamaduwa branch, also in the Sales Executive category. Meanwhile, Bronze awards were presented to R. P. L. Dhammika of the Matara & Akuressa region in the Regional Sales Manager category, to S. A. S. R. Senanayaka of the Pannala branch in the Territory Manager category, to A. K. Devinda of the Pannala branch in the Sales Executive category, and to K. Kurushanth of the Nelliady branch in the Front Liners category. Notably, the awards won by A. H. M. Riham and R. P. L. Dhammika were across all industries and not only in the life insurance sector.
For sales performances in 2021, Ceylinco Life won six awards, including a Gold for P. Pirathaap of the Nelliady branch in the Sales Executive category and two Silvers for V. Baskaran from the Nelliady branch and Mrs A. R. F. Risna from the Wellawatte branch in the Territory Manager and Sales Executive categories, respectively. Additionally, S. Mathivanan and P. Makshan from Chenkalady, and Mrs T. Jayanthi from Wellawatte won Bronze awards in the Territory Manager, Front Liners, and Sales Executive categories, respectively.
The SLIM National Sales Awards programme evaluates nominees based on three key criteria: potential, performance, and strategic input. The potential of the nominees to move up in the sales hierarchy is assessed, as well as their performance in their current jobs with respect to job functions and standards in the period of assessment. Additionally, the ability of the nominee to add strategic value to the business while achieving assigned sales targets is considered.
Ceylinco Life has participated in the NASCO Awards since 2011 and has produced winners from Colombo, Ambalantota, Bandarawela, Embilipitiya, Horana, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Matara, Moratuwa, Negombo, Nittambuwa, and Teldeniya across all categories. These winners are held in high regard at Ceylinco Life and receive special felicitation at the Company’s Annual Awards.
The SLIM National Sales Awards were created to recognise high-performing sales professionals in companies, acknowledging their outstanding efforts and exceptional achievements in sales at a national level. SLIM NSA’s vision is to recognise sales professionals on par with international standards while positioning the awards scheme as the best in South Asia. SLIM also plans to take the best of the best winners to a global stage.
Ceylinco Life employs a sales team of over 3,500 people and operates the largest network of over 250 branches in Sri Lanka’s life insurance industry, giving it a physical presence in 132 cities, towns, and villages in 24 districts.
Adjudged Sri Lanka’s ‘Brand of the Year’ and ‘Service Brand of the Year’ by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) and ‘Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka’ by World Finance for the ninth consecutive year in 2022, Ceylinco Life has been the country’s leading life insurer for more than half of the 35 years it has been in existence. The Company was also ranked the ‘Most Valuable Life Insurance Brand in Sri Lanka’ by Brand Finance and certified a ‘Great Workplace’ in Sri Lanka for the third consecutive year in 2022. Ceylinco Life has close to a million lives covered by active policies and provides innovative life insurance solutions which offer protection while de-risking the goals and ambitions of the Company’s policyholders.
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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