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HNB Assurance launches Supreme Health Unlimited, The Best Health Plan…Above All
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) a leading life insurance service provider in the country recently launched their SupremeHealth Unlimited an all-inclusive medical rider cover. Thiscomprehensive health Insurance covers an array of special benefits giving the best in terms of a premium Health Insurance for oneself, their kids, parents, and parent in-laws.HNBA’s newest cover SupremeHealth Unlimited offersmultiple features that equips customers with a best-in-class health care safety so that they may avail themselves of treatment both here and overseas offering peace of mind to individuals and their families with assured protection during these unpredictable circumstances in life.
Speaking about the product, Mr Lasitha Wimalaratne Chief Executive Officer of HNBA stated,”I believe having a health insurance cover is a necessity especially considering theunprecedented medical inflation in the recent past, so that you could prepare in advance during an unforeseen situation in life. Our SupremeHealth Unlimited will be an excellent choice for those who are keen on fulfilling and protecting their health and financial wellbeing.This cover provides a range of optimal healthcare services with a comprehensive hospitalisation and surgical coverage coupled with a global healthcare cover up to Rs. 75 Mn with a selection from a range of 28 plans andincludes a worldwide Cashless Claims Settlement service. I invite people to talk to us, refer our website, or talk to one of our insurance advisors or Bancassurance Officers and get information on this most novel proposition”.
Mr Dinesh Udawatta Chief Technical Officer of HNBA articulated his views stating, “the new Supreme Health Unlimited cover is a great initiativedesigned to pitch the current market trends so that the company could retain its competitive advantage especially in times when medical expenses are a cause of concern for many. The product offers an OPD cover, Ayurvedic Treatment Cover, reimbursement of Hospital Room, Board, and ICU ward with no sub limits. Additionally, the policyholder will be provided with optional covers that cover the expenses incurred towards optical, maternity, and dental care. The policy holder will also be entitled to a No Claim Bonus up to 100%, restore and many more benefits. What’s more policyholders could avail themselves of the best medical care both here and overseas with the exception of USA and Canada and also enjoy the convenience of Cashless hospital bill settlement”.
Chief Actuarial Officer of HNBA, Mr Nalin Subasinghe expressed his views stating,”HNBA is committed to offer flexible and innovative product offerings and SupremeHealth Unlimited will spearhead the health insurance domain and provide the customer an ease of mind for health-related requirements”.
HNB Assurance SupremeHealth Unlimited provides you the luxury of cherishing life with your loved ones ensuring the protection and care while enjoying the benefits of the best health plan above all.To avail yourself the benefits of Supreme Health Unlimited we invite you to contact HNBA on 1301 or visit www.hnbassurance.com
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) is a leading Life Insurance Company in Sri Lanka with a network of 64 branches. HNBA is a Life Insurance company with a rating of ‘A+’ (lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka for ‘National Insurer Financial Strength Rating’. Following the introduction of the segregation rules by the Insurance Regulator, HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) was created and commenced its operations in January 2015; HNBGI continues to specialize in motor, non-motor and Takaful insurance solutions and is a fully owned subsidiary of HNB Assurance PLC. HNB General Insurance has been assigned a ‘National Insurer Financial Strength Rating’ of ‘A+’ (lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited. HNBA is rated within the Top 100 brands and Top 100 companies in Sri Lanka by LMD and HNB Assurance has won international awards for Brand Excellence, Digital Marketing and HR Excellence including the Great Place to Work® Certification and won many awards for its Annual Reports at award ceremonies organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14.
The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness the unifying power of sports, made possible through collaboration with Foundation of Goodness and IImpact Hoop Lab.
While in Sri Lanka, Howard and Ndiaye, both retired professional basketball players, will conduct a weeklong program, Hoops for Hope: Bridging Borders through Basketball. The Sports Envoys will lead basketball clinics and exhibition matches and engage in leadership sessions in Colombo and Southern Province for youth aged 14-18 from Northern, Uva, Eastern and Western Provinces, offering skills and leadership training both on and off the court. The U.S. Envoys will also share their expertise with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, national coaches, and players, furthering the development of basketball in the country. Beyond the clinics, they will collaborate with Sri Lankan schoolchildren to take part in a community service project in the Colombo area.
“We are so proud to welcome Stephen and Astou as our Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, to build on the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Sri Lanka,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “The lessons that will be shared by our Sports Envoys – communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict resolution – are essential for leadership development, community building, equality, and peace. The U.S. Sports Envoy program is a testament to our belief that sports can be a powerful tool in promoting peace and unity.”
SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman in parliament demanded to know from the government the reasons for CEB suspending the leave of all its employees until further notice from Thursday.
MP Rahuman said that the CEB has got an acting General Manager anew and the latter yesterday morning issued a circular suspending leave of all CEB employees with immediate effect until further notice.
“We demand that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera should explain this to the House. This circular was issued while this debate on the new Electricity Amendment Bill was pending. There are many who oppose this Bill. The Minister must tell parliament the reason for the urge to cancel the leave of CEB employees,” the MP said.However, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena prevented Minister Wijesekera responding to the query and said that the matter raised by MP Rahuman was not relevant.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) successfully concluded the 8th Annual CIPM Symposium, which took place on 31st May 2024. Themed “Nurturing the Human Element—Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape. Since its inception in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
Ken Vijayakumar, the President of the CIPM, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson, Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the Web Launch of the Symposium Proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President. The event featured distinguished addresses, including a speech by Chief Guest Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, and an address by Guest of Honor Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka.
The symposium also featured an inspiring keynote address by Prof. Mario Fernando, Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Vote of Thanks of the inauguration session was delivered by Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga, Symposium Co-chair.
The symposium served as a comprehensive platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development and Retention, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility, Adapting to Technological Advancements, Mental Health and Well-being at Work, Global Workforce Challenges, Employee Empowerment, and Reskilling and Upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse. Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kamani Perera, Manager of Research and Development.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.The CIPM International Research Symposium was sponsored by Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), E B Creasy & Co. PLC, and Print Xcel Company.
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