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Allianz Lanka partners with oDoc to create value for customers
In order to create value for customers and provide convenient, affordable and hassle-free service, Allianz Lanka has announced a landmark, 1-year partnership with oDoc, Sri Lanka’s largest digital health company. As a result of this partnership, Allianz Health customers (both individual and group), who renewed their policies or obtained a new policy from December 2021, will enjoy access to a wide range of digital health services and value additions on oDoc, free of charge. In particular, qualifying Allianz Health policyholders will enjoy unlimited free video consultations with 150+ doctors via the oDoc app. This benefit is available exclusively to Allianz Health policyholders.
In addition to free video consultations, qualifying Allianz Health policyhol0ders will enjoy a range of other value-added services including on-demand access to general physicians (GPs) and specialists covering 45+ specializations, receipt of Digital Prescriptions via mobile and Medicine Delivery and Mobile Lab services within Colombo and its suburbs. Three members of each qualifying policyholder’s family are also covered under this exclusive arrangement, while policyholders will also benefit from special discounts at various health and wellness partner outlets.
In addition to this, qualifying policyholders will also receive health and wellness tips via both email and mobile notifications, access to their own online health profile and comprehensive customer care over telephone, WhatsApp and email.
Announcing the partnership, Gany Subramaniam, CEO at Allianz Lanka said, “As a global insurer, we’re constantly on the lookout for how we can add value to the lives of our customers. In keeping with this, we are pleased to announce a special partnership between Allianz Lanka and oDoc.
Through this partnership, we are providing our Allianz Health policyholders with exclusive benefits whenever they use oDoc, which has become the favourite way for many to consult with their health specialists.”
Heshan Fernando, Co-founder and CEO at oDoc also commented on the partnership saying, “As Sri Lanka’s largest and best digital health services platform, we are very pleased to join hands with Allianz Lanka, one of the leading insurance providers in Sri Lanka. Through this partnership we are able to create enhanced value additions for our shared customer base. We look forward to working together with Allianz Lanka.”
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 business, 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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