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Allianz Lanka and Ideal Motors to offer insurance benefits to new vehicle owners
Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited (Allianz Lanka) joined hands with Ideal Motors and its subsidiary Ideal First Choice to facilitate free motor vehicle insurance for its vehicles in selected classes and vehicle damage repairs at Ideal First Choice and Ideal Motor Body & Paint Workshops Island-wide.
By way of this partnership, Ideal will offer free insurance to all brand new, Mahindra commercial two wheel and three-wheel vehicles. In addition, they will offer attractive benefits to new vehicle owners who acquire their insurance from Allianz. Ideal have a wide network of garages in key locations across the island, which have been incorporated into the Allianz Lanka garage network. As such policyholders will have access to these garages in the unfortunate event of any vehicle repairs or any other requirement. Furthermore, these garages are equipped to handle repairs of multi branded vehicles at all their locations, making this an additional advantage for policyholders.
Allianz Lanka policyholders will have a single point of contact at Ideal and special attention will be given to Allianz accident repairs. Special discounts on genuine Mahindra vehicle parts will also be offered to policyholders.
“We have a clear view of what we want Allianz to look like in the future; simple, digital and scalable. Partnerships such as this with Ideal Motors and First Choice, is another step towards enabling us to achieve this,” said Gany Subramaniam, Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited. “Our policyholders will have access to the wide network of Ideal First Choice garages located across the entire island, offering them greater convenience. We are assured that this partnership will give our policyholders the support they need in securing their future and thereby building confidence in tomorrow.”
“We are excited of the potential this partnership with Allianz Lanka has to offer both our current and future customers. As a pioneer in the motor and after-sales service industry in Sri Lanka, we are more than confident that our state-of-the-art facilities can provide the service excellence that Allianz policyholders are looking for,” said, Nalin Welgama, Chairman, Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd / Ideal First Choice (Pvt) Ltd.
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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