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Allianz Lanka partners with Nations Trust Bank for Bancassurance
Allianz Lanka has announced a landmark partnership with Nations Trust Bank for Bancassurance, as the bank’s Preferred Partner for general insurance. A synergistic opportunity for Allianz Lanka to expand its reach, and Nations Trust Bank to add value to its offering, the new partnership is expected to help both partners win together, during the 3-year partnership journey, while potentially being the largest Bancassurance partnership in Sri Lanka. Through this partnership, Allianz Lanka will be able to offer Nations Trust Bank customers a number of motor and non-motor insurance solutions. Customers will enjoy special premium rates, along with a host of other exclusive benefits and privileges as a result of this new partnership.
Commenting on the initiative, Gany Subramaniam, Chief Executive Officer at Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd said, “We are very pleased to join hands with Nations Trust Bank as their preferred partner for Bancassurance. Our values and goals are in alignment, as we seek to create a more digitally enabled, seamless and convenient customer experience while adding value wherever we can. Furthermore, by pooling our resources and working together, both our organizations will be able to create exceptional value for our stakeholders. We look forward to working together and making insurance more convenient and accessible than ever before.”
The policies offered will provide comprehensive cover for vehicles, along with a number of special benefits, including a free personal accident cover worth LKR 5 million, in addition to the standard benefits, such as free flood and natural perils covers, and free leasing/hire purchase agreements, air bag covers and free taxi reimbursements. Other benefits include cover for emergency medical expenses, windscreens, baby-on-board protection, goods cover, leasing rental and accommodation reimbursements in the event of an accident, and more. For accident repairs, customers will enjoy special privileges at both partner garages and non-partner garages, including, pick and drop services and “click and go” repairs and repair warranties at partner garages, combined with zero owners account deductions, and free towing at non-partner garages. Non-motor policyholders too will enjoy a range of exclusive benefits.
Hemantha Gunetilleke, Chief Executive Officer of Nations Trust Bank spoke of the partnership. “Nations Trust Bank welcomes the opportunity to partner with Allianz Lanka, an industry leader in Bancassurance. As a bank that is on the path of digital reinvention, we look forward to integrating Allianz’s offerings and digital solutions, alongside our own innovative digital banking platforms to benefit our customers. We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship, and are delighted to announce this partnership to our stakeholders.”
Customers can also take advantage of the combined power of Allianz Lanka’s digital offering, coupled with Nations Trust Bank’s plethora of digital banking services. Allianz Lanka is a leader in digital enablement and digitalization within Sri Lanka’s insurance industry having introduced pioneering digital services including the My Allianz App and Allianz eMotor Partner Portal.
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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