HNBA News

Taking  the  initial  step  to  create  awareness  on  the  causes  and  prevention  of  cancer, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) held a workshop for its staff recently. This workshopwas conducted  by  Dr.  Suraj  Perera,  Board  Certified  Specialist  in  Community  Medicine  and Consultant Community Physician of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. Sharing  his  thoughts  Managing  Director/CEO  of  HNBA  and  its  fully  owned  subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited, Mr. Deepthi Lokuarachchi stated “as a business sworn take care of our community, we believe that real protection and care truly begin with individuals taking care of themselves and leading a healthy lifestyle and thereafter by encouraging  their  families  and  friends  to  follow  similar  steps.  In  the  backdrop  of  the launch of our Hope Cancer Insurance plan, we realized that a workshop of this nature will  help  in  educating  as  well  as  in  creating  awareness  firstly  amongst  our  staff for the  betterment  of  themselves  and  their  families  and  as  we  believe  that  our  staff would carry this message to the community as ambassadors of the brand”. Sharing his views on the Cancer Insurance Plan, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Prasantha Fernando  stated, “our lifestyles, health habits even hereditary conditions contribute to  the  development  of  a  cancer  and  cancer  can  touch  us  all  at  any  point  in  our  lives despite  our  social  strata.  Hence,  it  is  up  to  us  as  individuals  to  take  necessary measures  to  protect  ourselves.  The  cost  of  cancer  treatment  could  often  pose  a threat  to  family  savings  and  the  financial  foundation.  Considering  all  these  aspects, HNBA  launched  its  Cancer  Insurance  Plan,  „Hope‟  with  the  primary  objective  of providing a ray of hope through financial protection to those individuals and families to overcome this dreaded disease”. Speaking at the workshop Dr. Suraj Perera stated “this workshop was conducted with the   aim   of   creating   awareness   on   cancer   and   its   prevention.   Amongst   many contributing   factors   for   the   development   of   a   cancer,   unhealthy   dietary   habits, smoking,  consumption  of  alcohol  and  chewing  of  betel  are  identified  as  the  top
causes   for   cancer   and   it   is   important   to   communicate   these   to   individuals   as prevention with no doubt is better than cure. Workshops of this nature surely help in making  a  lasting  influence  amongst  responsible  individuals.  And  we  believe  that heightening  people‟s  awareness  on  cancer  and  its  precautions  is  the  first  step towards  fighting  cancer  and  will  helpin  making  a  difference  in  their  lifestyles  which will ultimately have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our community”.

HNB  Assurance  PLC  (HNBA) and its  fully  owned  subsidiary  HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI)relocated theRathnapura   Branchto   a   new business   premises. The   newly relocated  branch  offers  an array of Insurance productsinterwoven    with    an    excellent customer    service. The    branchincludes  a  spacious  atmosphere together  with  ample   parking  in   order  to   enhance  customer  experience   and   the convenience ofobtainingourinsurance solutions. Sharing  his  views, Chief  Operating  Officer  ofHNBA Mr.  Prasantha  Fernandostated “customer convenience has  been  a  key strategic  focus  of  the  Company  and we  have taken  several  measures  to  expandand  upgradeour  branch  network  in  order  to provide  convenience  and  easy  access  toour  growing  customer  base.  Our  branch network expansion will continue as it is pivotal to the growth and development of the business”. Chief  Business  Officer  of  HNBGI  Mr.  Jude  Benjamin expressed his views stating “as HNBA  and  HNBGI  continue  to  honor  the  unwavering  commitment  to  deliver  service excellence  to  its  customer  base,  branch  expansions  and  relocations  ensure  a  more convenient and  a  customer-centric  approach  and  we  will  continue  to  offeravibrant range of Life and General Insurance solutions through our expertise and capabilities”.  

Providing  a  ray  of  hopein  the  instance  cancer  strikes, HNB  Assurance  PLC  (HNBA) announced   the   launch   of   another revolutionaryproduct   to   its   product   bouquet recently.Possibly  the  first  of  itskind  in  the  industry,  HNBAHope  Cancer  Insurance Plan, offers a range of special benefitsin the instance of a cancer diagnosis. Sharing  his  views,Managing  Director/CEO  of  HNBA  and  its fully   owned   subsidiary   HNB   General   Insurance   Limited(HNBGI),Mr.  Deepthi  Lokuarachchi  stated  “our  lifestyles and  stress  related issuesand  hereditary  conditionsmake usmoreprone to life threatingdiseases.Cancer is one such diseaseandcauses    for    cancer    have tremendously increased during  the  recent  times.The  diagnosis of  cancercould threaten the foundation of happiness ofafamily andcost  of  treatment,  right  from  diagnosiscould  become  aburden,leaving a dent in the savings of the family.HNBA HopeCancer Insurance Planisour  way  of  providing  a  ray  of  hopeand  a blanket  of  financial  protectionfor  those individuals   and   families so   that   they   could   focus   on   obtaining   treatment   and overcoming this dreaded disease.” Speaking on the product features, Chief Operating Officer  of  HNBA  Mr.  Prasantha  Fernando  stated “HNBA Hopeis the outcome of extensive researchand expertiseof  a  dynamic team.Our  aim was  to introduce a product which offerbenefits from thedetection  of  any  Early  Stage  Cancer,  as  there  are many  costs  to  bear  from  the  time  ofdiagnosis.Thisproduct  offers  a cover up  to  10  years  for  an attractive,  affordablesingle  premiumthat couldbe  borne  by  persons  of  all  social strata.Our  focus  is  to attract  alargecustomer  base  which  in  turn  will  make  the
premiums factor affordable to the critical masses.On the diagnosis of an Early Stage Cancer, 20% of the Sum Assuredwill be paidand the balance 80% will be available if itprogresses to Late Stage Cancer. In case of diagnosis of a Late Stage Cancer, 100% of  Sum Assuredwill  be paid.  HNBA HopeInsurance Plancould beobtained fromyour nearest   HNBA   Branch,   HNB   Branchorthrough   our   Insurance   Advisors.   Further networks will be announced shortly”.