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Allianz Lanka Promotes Safety of Children on the Road with Donation of Child Safety Helmets
Allianz Lanka believes that Sri Lanka’s children, the future of the nation, deserve to grow up in a safe environment, protected from life’s challenges and adversities, so they may pursue their dreams with confidence. That is why providing necessary support to ensure a sustainable future for Sri Lanka’s children is one of the main focus areas for Allianz Lanka. In this endeavour, Allianz Lanka has noticed growing numbers of children travelling by motorcycle without proper protection in Colombo and other areas. Having conducted further research on this, it was discovered that the number of children travelling on motorcycles as pillion riders without safety helmets or adequate protection is far higher in rural areas. Travelling without a helmet is not just a serious offence, it can result in fatal injuries in case of an accident.
Thus, understanding that children have become a vulnerable segment on Sri Lanka’s roads, Allianz Lanka has launched an initiative to help increase and promote safety of children on the road. Allianz Lanka is accomplishing this through the donation of 1,200 child safety helmets at various locations across its network. Accordingly, child safety helmets were donated at 24 Allianz locations islandwide on the 23rd, 25th and 28th of November 2022. This effort will contribute to Allianz Lanka’s “Societal” initiatives, through which it hopes to achieve social upliftment and increased social inclusion.
The main event to raise awareness and launch the programme was held at Allianz Lanka’s branch in Kalutara, where 50 safety helmets were donated to children in the area, alongside a small ceremony and awareness programme. Selected schoolchildren studying in grades 1-5 were presented with safety helmets by Allianz Lanka, under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Police. Working together, the Sri Lanka Police and Allianz Lanka will also carry out an ongoing effort to raise awareness about proper helmet use and standards, along with road safety basics.
CEO, Country Manager at Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd, Alan Smee, together with CMO, Mangala Bandara, and other senior members of the Allianz Lanka management team were present at the event in Kalutara.
Commenting on the initiative, Mangala Bandara, Chief Marketing Officer at Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited said, “Everyday, we help millions of people in Sri Lanka and around the world, protect their most precious things in life, and few things are more precious than our children. It is, therefore, unfortunate to see that children have become a very vulnerable segment on Sri Lanka’s roads. Every few days we hear of fatalities and or serious injuries, while road incidents involving children occur on a daily basis. As a responsible corporate citizen, and an insurer of choice, we believe we have a moral obligation and social commitment to help protect our precious children. It is this that has inspired us to undertake this project in partnership with the Sri Lanka Police, and we look forward to providing child safety helmets and conducting ongoing road safety awareness programmes to reduce the incidence of children involved in accidents and incidents on Sri Lanka’s roads.”
Allianz Lanka’s branches in Kalutara, Hatton, Medawachchiya, Nikaweratiya, Kuliyapitiya, Kalawana, Akuressa and Chunnakam, participated in the Allianz child safety helmet donation programme on the 23rd of November 2022, with each branch donating 50 helmets to schoolchildren in their areas. On the 25th of November 2022, Allianz Lanka’s branches in Monaragala, Nuwara Eliya, Anuradhapura, Puttalam, Horana, Gampaha, Mathugama and Batticaloa undertook their donation drives, also each donating 50 helmets, while branches in Kilinochchi, Tissamaharama, Mahiyanganaya, Hingurakgoda, Kegalle, Kahawatte, Piliyandala and Bandaragama did the same on the 28th of November 2022.
Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd. and Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Ltd., known together as Allianz Lanka, are fully-owned subsidiaries of Allianz SE, a global financial services provider with services predominantly in the insurance and asset management businesses, headquartered in Munich, Germany. The global strength and solid capitalization of the Allianz Group, coupled with local expertise and business know-how, have been Allianz Lanka’s powerful formula for success.
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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