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Fairfirst settles claims in as fast as five minutes with the power of Artificial Intelligence
Fairfirst Insurance delivers another Sri Lankan first by fueling their innovative Click2Claim platform with AI-powered claim settlements. Winner of multiple awards – ‘Innovative Brand of the Year 2019’ at SLIM Brand Excellence and ‘Gold in the Insurance Category’ and ‘Silver in Best Digital Marketing Innovation’ across all sectors at the SLIM Digis 2020, alongside many more – Fairfirst is passionate about meaningful innovation that caters to the evolving and progressive Sri Lankan at all times.
Being the first AI claims settlement platform in the country marks Fairfirst as the first insurer to enable straight-through virtual motor claims processing via its award-winning Click2Claim technology. The new and improved claims management platform offers 100% contactless user experience with zero agent involvement. The AI-powered Click2Claim platform further focuses on offering convenience to the customers when being stranded at an accident site by accelerating the speed of assessment, thereby providing optimal efficiency during customer interaction.
In their quest to make insurance super easy to deal with, Fairfirst has made intimating, assessing, and receiving a claim payment as easy as taking a video call from a smartphone. In the presence of an active mobile internet connection, the customer can complete the assessment and continue on their journey in as fast as 5 minutes.
To begin the process, the customer can reach out to the Fairfirst Call Centre on 112 428 428, where the call will be answered in just 3 rings by a friendly human, as opposed to waiting on an IVR response. Upon intimating the claim, he/she will immediately receive a link sent through an SMS to their mobile phone. As the core benefit of the new platform is 100% contactless with zero agent involvement, the customer can complete their virtual inspection in less than 2 minutes. So now all that the customer has to do is simply click on the virtual assessment link and walk around the vehicle by holding the phone in front of the required area as shown on the screen (e.g. front buffer, left side, right side, etc.) – all this takes less than a minute to complete. By now the AI engine has completed capturing the required and relevant damaged areas. And once all the inspection is done, a repair estimate will be shared instantly and, if the customer accepts the offer, they can collect the cash from the nearest Commercial Bank branch.
Sandeep Gopal, CEO of Fairfirst Insurance, stated, “At all times, our focus remains on how to stay relevant to the emerging needs of our customers, and we do this through continuous investment in meaningful innovation. When a Fairfirst customer calls us to report a claim we understand that they want the process to be as efficient and empathetic as possible. So, I am very excited that we are now offering this cutting-edge claims experience to our customers. We always work towards being the best insurer by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.”
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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