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AIA Wealth Planner Krishan Dassanayaka is MDRT-MCC Country Chair for Sri Lanka
AIA Insurance proudly congratulates Krishan Wasantha Dassanayaka, who has been honoured by the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) with an invitation to serve on the Membership Communications Committee (MCC) as Country Chair for Sri Lanka.
The MCC is a network of more than 400 members worldwide who are responsible for promoting MDRT and communicating information to current and aspiring members, companies, and other industry organizations and reporting the needs and concerns of members to the MDRT Executive Committee and MDRT headquarters in the USA. MDRT is a global and independent association that is internationally recognised as the standard of excellence in life insurance and financial services. MDRT has an overall membership of 72,000 from over 500 companies in 70 countries. Its members are required to generate a certain level of premium, commission and income, and demonstrate professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service.
This is an outstanding achievement both personally and professionally and one which has brought great pride to person and organization. With this prestigious new appointment, Krishan will work with the global MDRT team for innovative ideation, groundbreaking implementation and achieving high-quality results
Having joined AIA Insurance as a Wealth Planner in 2003, Krishan has always been a top performer and source of pride to the organisation. He has won a host of national awards including the Golden Eagle (2009) and Silver Eagle (2004,2005,2006,2007,2008) as well as being recognized by AIA as a ‘Premier Wealth Planner’ for six years straight ( 2010,2011,2012, 2013,2014,2015) and as a ‘Supreme Wealth Planner’ for 4 years consecutively ( 2016 , 2017 , 2018, 2019) , in addition to being awarded the First Runner Up- Best Wealth Planner in 2009 and 2010 and as ‘Upcoming Wealth Planner in 2013. He was also a 10 million round table qualifier in 2015, 2017.
On an international platform too, he has shone. Having secured MDRT membership for eleven years running (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019), he was made an MDRT life member in 2018 and was also the MDRT Chief Ambassador for Sri Lanka in the AIA Group (2019, 2020). He was a winner for AIA’s most prestigious recognition, a ‘President’s Club’ for 4 years (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018) and was AIA Group’s ‘AIA Life Hero’ in 2015. He was selected as AIA Sri Lanka’s Centennial Ambassador in 2019, where he represented Sri Lanka at the AIA Group Centennial celebrations in Vietnam.
AIA’s CEO Nikhil Advani commented, “Being a country chair representing Sri Lanka for MDRT is a huge achievement and we are immensely proud of Krishan. He has brought great honour to AIA and we wish him all the best as he settles into this exciting and important role and continues to, together with AIA, help people live Healthier, Longer, Better, Lives.”
AIA’s Deputy CEO and Chief Agency Officer Upul Wijesinghe added, “AIA Sri Lanka has topped MDRT in Sri Lanka for five consecutive years, which is testament to the high caliber of Wealth Planners we have, to ensure nothing but the best for our customers. Krishan has always been an outstanding member of our team and he has once again raised the benchmark.”
Krishan Dassanayaka commented, “this is a huge achievement for me, and I am deeply thankful for the experiences, learning and opportunities I have received at AIA, which has helped my journey in reaching such heights. Being a part of the world’s largest life insurance group has certainly helped my personal and professional growth.” He also extended his fullest support to all MDRT members in Sri Lanka and ensured his commitment to helping the country reach greater heights within the MDRT community.
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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