HNB Assurance PLC and HNB General Insurance Ltd were recognized as “Company with Great Managers” at the CLA Leadership Excellence and CLA Great Managers Awards 2024, for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition was conferred in recognition of HNBA and HNBGI being benchmarked with best practices and a culture demonstrating great leadership and managerial quotient while providing an eco system to nurture great managers.
Furthermore, six Managers from HNB Assurance and three Managers from HNB General Insurance were honored as Great Managers during the ceremony. The recipients were Kamini Gunawardene – Head of Marketing, Kulunu Herath – Senior Manager Finance, Mahesh Rodrigo -Senior Manager Alternate Channel, Ranjeewa DE Z Gunawardena – Senior Manager Sales Support, S Paranthaman – Regional Manager, Adnan Izath, Manager Actuarial from HNBA and Subashini Duraiswamy – Senior Manager Reinsurance, Anushika Wickramasinghe – Senior Manager Motor Insurance and Prasad Rodrigo – Manager Broker Business Development from HNBGI.
Over the years HNBA has been committed to nurturing strong leadership qualities through training and development, aiming to empower managers to become inspiring and influential leaders. Sharing his thoughts on the achievements, Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne, CEO of HNBA stated, “Firstly, I’d like to extend my congratulations to the six recipients of the Great Manager Award. This recognition truly reflects their passion and expertise in delivering business objectives while ensuring their teams thrive and excel. I strongly believe our employees and the culture at HNBA are our biggest strengths. That’s why we’re dedicated to investing in our team, using local and international resources to give them the best chance to grow. This investment has and will continue to help each person develop and also strengthen our ability to innovate and succeed in the dynamic world of life insurance. I’d also like to extend my sincere thanks to the Colombo Leadership Academy for recognizing HNBA as a “Company with Great Managers.”
Echoing similar sentiments, Mr. Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance, added, “It is an immense honour to be recognized as a “Company with Great Managers” for the second consecutive year. I certainly believe that this recognition is not just an acknowledgement of individual achievements but also a reflection of the collaborative and supportive environment we strive to maintain within our company. Our managers work tirelessly to create a positive atmosphere for their teams, ensuring each member can contribute meaningfully and grow within the company. As a result, this approach helps us not only meet but exceed the expectations of all our stakeholders while being a competitive General Insurance services provider in the industry.”
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Award Winners from HNBA and HNBGI
