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AIA Sales Convention 2023: A recognition of excellence and superior customer service by AIA’s top performers
AIA Insurance, Sri Lanka’s Best Life Insurer (recognised by Capital Finance International 2022, 2021 and Global Banking and Finance Review 2020, 2019) marked a momentous celebration by honouring their top performing Wealth Planners at the AIA Sales Convention held recently at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte.
Under the patronage of AIA’s CEO Chathuri Munaweera, Deputy CEO Upul Wijesinghe and Chief Agency Officer Chanaka Liyanage alongside AIA’s Executive Committee, Senior Management and the Agency Operation teams, the audience also comprised the esteemed sales achievers including AIA’s Wealth Planners, Wealth Planners’ Managers, Three Tier Managers and DU Heads from across the island.
The event was hosted under the theme ‘Chasing Greatness, Across the Time’ and recognised the exceptional performance of AIA’s Wealth Planners whose passion and perseverance helped them record a remarkable performance. They were also appreciated for being true ambassadors of their promise to help customers live healthier, longer and better lives.
The highlight of the evening were the six main awards presented to recognise the best achievers of 2022. This year’s winner of the Best Wealth Planner was Sanjeewani Somarathna from the Kandy ADO. Udaya Hiththatiyage (Matara ADO) and Asela Jayasinghe (Kurunegala ADO) won 1st runner- up and 2nd runner- up respectively.
The Best Wealth Planners’ Manager award was won by Nimal Fernando from Wennappuwa DU, while Kumar Perera (Panadura City ADO) and Ajith Indika (Colombo Region 04) won 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up respectively.
Meanwhile, Krishan Dassanayake from the Panadura City ADO won the Best Cluster Wealth Planners’ Manager award. Thakshila Koralage from Moratuwa ADO won 1st runner-up while Chandima Wanniarachchi from Kurunegala ADO won 2nd runner-up.
The Best Three Tier Manager Award was awarded to Ransilu Perera from Moratuwa ADO.
Dileepa Ameendra from Tissamaharaa and Matara ADO won the Best Area Development Manager. Y.G.G.B. Yatigammana (Mawanella ADO) and Chaminda Gunathilake (Kurunegala ADO) won 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up respectively.
Eresh Silva was adjudged the Best Distribution Unit Head from Negombo Region 01. Tharindu Weerakoon from Wennappuwa was the 1st runner-up in this award category.
AIA’s Chief Agency Officer Chanaka Liyanage commented, “In our journey of ‘Chasing Greatness, Across the Time’ our Wealth Planners have showcased dedication, set new benchmarks and exemplified the essence of superior customer service. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment to our mission of helping Sri Lankans lead healthier, longer, better lives.”
The theme ‘Chasing Greatness, Across the Time’ was intended at highlighting AIA Wealth Planners’ resolute dedication and persistent commitment to surpassing expectations and achieving remarkable milestones in not just business performance but also customer service.
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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