Acknowledging the remarkable strides in fostering a supportive and empowering environment for female employees, HNB Assurance Group (HNBA and HNBGI), received prestigious recognition for its exceptional workplace culture at the highly acclaimed Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2023, hosted by Satyn Magazine, The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
The company’s outstanding efforts in championing gender equity and empowering women earned it two esteemed awards: “Sri Lanka’s Most Outstanding Women Friendly Workplace” and “Organization with the Most Female Friendly Innovation/Practice in the Sri Lankan Workplace” in the prestigious “SHE GROWS” category.
These awards were a testament to HNBA and HNBGI’s commitment to its vision of making a difference and empowering women with its groundbreaking initiative, “In.She.” This commendable endeavor is designed to establish a level playing field for women within the insurance industry and is now advancing to the next level, igniting even greater potential for transformation.
Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne, CEO of HNB Assurance, sharing his thoughts and gratitude on receiving these awards, stated, “We are indeed honored and grateful to be recognized with these esteemed awards. At HNB Assurance, we view diversity and inclusivity as pillars of strength, empowering us to drive growth and thrive as an organization. This recognition underscores our relentless pursuit of excellence in fostering an environment that helps all employees, especially our female colleagues. I’d like to convey my sincere thanks to the Satyn Magazine, AICPA and CIMA for this recognition.”
Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance (HNBGI), expressed his delight on this recognition, stating, “As part of the HNB Assurance family, we take immense pride in celebrating this remarkable achievement. At HNBGI, we firmly believe in the transformative power of gender equity and this award validates our efforts and commitment to providing an environment where women can succeed. This certainly is just the beginning, we will continue to drive towards our mission to set new benchmarks in the industry by embracing diversity and supporting the aspirations of all our talented female professionals.”
Mr. Dinuka Patikiriarachchi, Chief Human Resources Officer of HNBA and HNBGI, highlighted the significance of the “In.She” initiative and its impact on the organization, saying, “The ‘In.She’ initiative, which was only launched earlier this year, embodies our company’s core values and reaffirms our pledge to foster an inclusive and empowering workplace. Through this groundbreaking program, we are igniting change and nurturing a culture which unlocks and supports the potential of our female workforce. I’m personally elated to see ‘In.She’ reach new heights. This recognition will certainly motivate and help us remain steadfast in our journey of elevating the position of women in the insurance sector.”
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) is one of the fastest growing Insurance Companies 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.
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Team HNB Assurance and HNB General Insurance with the Women Friendly Workplace Awards
