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Nadika Opatha appointed CEO of LOLC Life Assurance
LOLC Life Assurance Limited, one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing insurance companies which is a subsidiary of the LOLC Group, recently announced the appointment of Ms. Nadika Opatha as its Chief Executive Officer.
Opatha is a highly experienced and accomplished strategic leader in the field of Sales and Marketing, counting over 24 years of experience in the financial services industry, both locally as well as internationally. She is an MDRT qualified insurance professional with expertise in Sales, Channel Development and management, setting up business partnerships and performance management. Out of the many accolades she has been bestowed with throughout her career, winning the Best National Sales Head Sri Lanka award at the 2018 SLIM NASCO was her most recent achievement.
Nadika Opatha commenced her career at John Keells Holdings Limited in 1995. In 1997, she joined LOLC’s Factoring arm and in 2002 she left LOLC and joined her family in Canada. She joined RBC (Royal Bank) Insurance Company in Canada as a Financial Services Advisor attached to the Bank. She worked from 2003 to 2011 at RBC where she garnered much of her international experience and exposure in Bancassurance and senior insurance positions.
In 2012, after a successful career at the Royal Bank of Canada, Mrs. Opatha returned to LOLC as the Head of Corporate Sales of LOLC Life Assurance Limited. She was successful in pioneering Bancassurance at LOLC Life entering into exclusive partnerships and establishing LOLC Life as one of the market leaders in Bancassurance. Over the years, she progressed in her career at LOLC Life to its Head of Sales and Chief Operating Officer. Her leadership and strategic planning helped the company to have all key performance indicators perform beyond expectations during the last 12 months. LOLC Life recorded the highest growth in new Life Business among similar sized Insurance companies at the end of the 2nd quarter of 2020 with an overall double-digit growth in GWP while most Insurance companies showed a negative growth in the industry.
Mrs. Opatha holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) 1st class honours degree and a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Colombo. She also holds a Diploma from the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.
LOLC Life Assurance believes that her appointment comes at an opportune time considering the growth LOLC Life has been experiencing over the recent past.
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.
Business
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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