HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), yet again, secured spots among the prestigious Top 100 Most Valuable Brands in the country, according to the renowned Brand Finance and LMD Business Magazine.
Amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic and the economic uncertainty that was widely prevalent in the country, HNBA and its fully owned subsidiary, HNBGI, showed exceptional resilience and agility, proactively responding to customers’ changing needs and swiftly adjusting insurance solutions to offer the best possible protection and support, to all its customers. The forward-thinking leadership and consistent customer-centric approach have been instrumental in both companies achieving this milestone, yet again.
Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne, CEO of HNB Assurance PLC, sharing his thoughts on this recognition, stated, “We are incredibly proud of this recognition as it serves as an endorsement to the professional excellence and the service standards offered by HNBA. We have featured in the Top 100 Most Valuable Brands by Brand Finance and LMD for over a decade now and we will continue to be steadfast in our commitment to delivering innovative insurance solutions that cater to the diverse needs of our valued customers, as we have done in the past,. So, I’d like to dedicate this recognition to all members of our staff – who continue to elevate our service standards and offerings.”
Echoing similar sentiments, CEO of HNB General Insurance Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara, said, “We are in the business of selling a ‘promise’. Hence, trust and perception play a vital role in the success of our company. As a young brand, I’m delighted to see us grow in rank year after year, which certainly indicates that we are doing the right thing by our customers. I’d also like to express my gratitude to Brand Finance and LMD for this recognition.”
In the face of challenging times, there is a prevalent yearning for the luxury, which is peace of mind, expressed Mr. Dinesh Yogaratnam, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer. “During moments of uncertainty, the assurance of safeguarding what matters most becomes paramount, this is what we strive to offer to our customers. This recognition from Brand Finance and LMD further motivates us to continue setting new standards in the industry and cater to the evolving needs of our valued clients.”
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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Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne, CEO HNB Assurance PLC