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Union Assurance Dominates the Show at National Life Insurance Awards 2021
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s trailblazing Life Insurer, clinched multiple prestigious awards at the National Life Insurance Awards 2021, held at the Hilton Colombo recently. The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL)’s Marketing and Sales Forum hosted the award ceremony as part of the 13th National Forum for Life Insurance Advisors (NAFLIA) Conference 2022.
The Company congratulates the winners for their achievements in this industry’s preeminent competition, which aims to honour the Life Insurance sales professional’s outstanding performance. Union Assurance’s successes included winning four highly coveted Gold Awards in the National and the Large Company categories.
Tharmalingam Kubenthiran, leading the Jaffna and Nelliady branches was awarded two exclusive Gold Awards for Best Branch Manager in the National and the Large Company categories. Kasun Chandrasiri, leading the Western Province-North Region from the Nations Trust Bank Channel also triumphed with two Gold Awards for Best Supervisor / Team or Unit Leader in the National and the Large Company categories.
Govindasamy Mathiruban, leading the Vavuniya and Mullaitivu branches won two Silver Awards for Best Branch Manager in the National and the Large Company categories. Ishara Fernando, from the Chilaw Branch also took home two Silver Awards for Best Supervisor / Team or Unit Leader in the National and Large Company categories.
Chanaka Appuhamy, from the Chilaw Branch, secured the Bronze Award for Best Advisor in the Large Company category. Chief Executive Officer of Union Assurance, Jude Gomes, stated, “We have an exceptional team, driven by the passion to extend financial protection to all customers across the country. I am incredibly proud of their achievements, hard work, and commitment to upholding the highest standards of sales professionalism in the industry. This was no easy feat, and I wish them continued success in their careers.”
Union Assurance is a part of the John Keells Group, one of Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerates. The Company completes over three decades of success with a Market Capitalisation of Rs. 16.6 Bn, and a Life Fund of Rs. 54.7 Bn as of September 2022. Set to empower the Sri Lankan Dream, Union Assurance offers Life Insurance solutions that cover education, health, investment, protection, and retirement needs of Sri Lankans. With an island wide branch network and an over 3,000-strong workforce, Union Assurance continues to invest in people, products, and processes with a customer-centric focus to be responsive to emerging changes in the Life Insurance industry.
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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