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Ceylinco Life ends 2020 with near-perfect gender balance in sales force
Members of Ceylinco Life’s Nelliady branch which is headed by a woman and where the majority of the sales force is female.
As the world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, Ceylinco Life has announced the achievement of a near perfect ratio in gender balance in its sales force by end 2020, with women representing 49.1 per cent of its 4,300 strong sales team.
The significance of this achievement is underlined by the fact that women made up only 32 per cent of Ceylinco Life’s sales force a decade ago. This remarkable improvement is a testament to Ceylinco Life’s efforts to foster equal opportunities for women in the workplace, to promote professionalism in the industry and to change the stereotypical depiction of the life insurance salesperson, the company said.
Currently, 58 per cent of Ceylinco Life’s Sales Consultants, 30.9 per cent of Sales Supervisors and 10.4 per cent of all Heads of Branches are women, the company disclosed.
Commenting on this achievement, Ceylinco Life Managing Director Thushara Ranasinghe said: “Life insurance sales was once a male bastion. Women were under-represented in the insurance industry due to stereotyping of gender roles, underestimating their suitability to sell insurance, and because of the intense interaction with potential customers required to close a sale. At Ceylinco Life we believe in inclusion, and our hiring policy, the training, support, motivation and recognition we offer free of gender bias has resulted in women not just holding their own in our sales team but frequently outperforming the men.”
Of the total number of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifiers produced by Ceylinco Life in 2020, 33 per cent are women. The Company has been taking part in the National Sales Congress (NASCO) Awards since 2011 fielding remarkable female winners and won the award for the Most Outstanding Female Sales Person of the Year in 2015 and 2016. In 2019, Ceylinco Life’s Shyamala Delwala won a Gold award in the ‘Other Sales Support’ category, at the Assistant Manager level while K. D. L. N. Inoka won a Silver award in the Executive category, both under the Life Insurance sector of the NASCO Awards.
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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