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Sri Lanka Insurance shines at Brand Finance’s Most Valuable and Most Loved Brand Index
The national insurer, Sri Lanka Insurance (SLIC), yet again affirms its superiority in the insurance industry here being the Most Loved Brand in the Life Insurance and General Insurance categories and Most Valuable General Insurance Brand at the Brand Finance’s Most Valuable and Most Loved brand index for the fifth consecutive year. SLIC said in a news release.
“Amidst present difficulties, SLIC continues to extend its effort to inculcate the importance of having insurance and has been at the forefront of propelling national development. The same business values cascaded through product and market development initiatives,” it said.
Sri Lanka Insurance General, the market leader in the category has carefully curated insurance solutions to fit different market segments. The flagship brand SLIC Motor Plus dominates the vehicle insurance market with a set of sub-product under the main brand. The claim intimation process has been further enhanced to deliver efficiency and convenience to customers as the Bee Express claim system settles up to Rs. 75,000 claims within three working hours, the release said.
“Further the insurer has the most advanced technical knowledge base in the industry with necessary expertise to provide accurate assessment and exceptional service to policyholders. Our ‘Motor Plus Road Safety Heroes’ in parallel to the United Nations Global Road Safety Week to help raise awareness on road safety considering the alarming rate of road accidents and deaths in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Insurance Life boasts a product portfolio consisting of an array of insurance solutions that cater to different insurance needs of the market and has revamped its core insurance solutions to ensure life insurance is more accessible to the mainstream market, the release said. Also, Sri Lanka Insurance Life continuously declared the largest life insurance bonuses ever to be declared in the insurance industry of Sri Lanka.
SLIC has been making steady progress transforming the operational architecture and front end customer interfaces to ensure the digital integration. The SLIC mobile app introduced many enhanced features to constantly evolve with customer needs and ensure seamless insurance. SLIC expedited the digitization agenda to focus on strengthening our internal process architecture to support our employees and empower our sales agents making a greater impact on the service excellence, the release added.
“Further Sri Lanka Insurance has conducted many ground level consumer engaging activities to work closely with the general public and raise awareness about the insurance services offered by Sri Lanka Insurance.”
Rising to New Norm is one such initiative launched with a series of awareness programmes across the country to educate general masses on the importance of following good health practices against Covid 19 during the new normal condition.
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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