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Ceylinco Life raises bar with ‘Future Saver’ – a wealth accumulation product with life cover
A new paradigm life insurance product that offers protection as well as wealth accumulation with an emphasis on the latter has been launched by Ceylinco Life, raising the bar for investment options in Sri Lanka’s financial services sector.
Positioned as the best wealth accumulation product in the market, ‘Ceylinco Life Future Saver’ is designed to enable policyholders to plan for long-term goals by passionately saving for a short period during which their financial stability is at its peak.
This unique concept of long-term protection for a short-term commitment makes Ceylinco Life Future Saver a standout product, offering protection for up to 25 years or more, for premium payments over five or 10 years, based on the policyholder’s capacity and wealth accumulation aspirations.
“Life insurance products must adapt in response to changing socio-economic dynamics,” Ceylinco Life General Manager Marketing Samitha Hemachandra commented. “Future Saver is an excellent example of a product that meets the aspirations of key demographics of the present, especially millennials, young adults aged 25 – 45 years, customers segmented as SEC A, executives and managers in the private and public sectors, professionals, businessmen and self-entrepreneurs. It also advances the Ceylinco Life credo of de-risking the ambitions of its customers with financial security that goes beyond life cover.”
Ceylinco Life Future Saver creates a Wealth Accumulation Fund built on monthly dividend rates declared by the Company for the Basic Premium paid by the policyholder, part of which funds a life insurance policy, while the balance accumulates in the Fund. The Wealth Fund component is carefully managed by professional investment managers who will ensure that it grows each month, enabling policyholders to develop an attractive saving at maturity to achieve future goals such as retirement or children’s education, while enjoying the protection offered by the life policy.
A noteworthy feature of the new product is a Premium Assurance Benefit that guarantees that Ceylinco Life will continue the payment of the basic premium for a policyholder’s Wealth Fund until the end of the premium paying term in the event of the premature death of the policyholder, and will build the Fund for his or her loved ones. In the event of total and permanent disability, the Company will continue the payment of basic premium as well as the premium for life cover until the end of the premium paying term.
This feature ensures that in the event of the death of the policyholder during the term of the policy, the beneficiaries would receive not just the life cover but the Premium Assurance Benefit and the accumulated sum in the Wealth Fund at the maturity date.
Furthermore, Loyalty Rewards will be provided as additional credits at specified internals only to the Wealth Funds of policyholders who have paid their premiums on time, increasing the balance further. This is the most attractive feature of the Future Saver plan which ensures a rewarding maturity value b.
at the end, the Company said.
Adding to the attraction of the Future Saver policy, policyholders are entitled to withdraw up to 10 per cent of the accumulated Wealth Fund twice during the policy term after the third policy year, in case of an emergency.
It also offers a provision to maintain an emergency fund for future needs such as medical expenses, or expenses during retirement, by continuing the Wealth Fund for up to 20 years after the policy matures, by choosing the Lifeline Payout benefit without obtaining the maturity value. In such instances, Ceylinco Life will allow unlimited withdrawals during the extended period, but will continue to credit the dividends to the Fund.
Providing all the benefits available with Ceylinco Life’s standard life insurance products, Future Saver also offers the option of adding supplementary benefits such as Accidental Death Benefit, Total and Permanent Disability Benefit, Critical Illness Benefit and cover for the policyholder’s spouse and children.
Additionally, Future Saver policyholders are entitled to the special rewards exclusive to Ceylinco Life policyholders, such as ‘Pranama’ scholarships for their children and participation in the ‘Family Savari’ mega promotion annually.
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AHK Sri Lanka champions first-ever Sri Lankan delegation at Drupa 2024
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.
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HNB General Insurance recognized as Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024
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.”