May
Deepthi Lokuarachchi, Chief Executive Officer of HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) was appointed to the Boards of HNBA and HNBGI as Managing Director recently. The appointment is made subject to the approval of the Insurance Board of Sri Lanka. Mr. Lokuarachchinow functions as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of both Companies. Mr. Lokuarachchi is an old boy of Trinity College, Kandy. Havingobtained his Law degree (LL.B) from the University of Colombo, hewas enrolled and admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in 1996. He obtained his Associate Membership of the Chartered Insurance Institute, UK and the status of a Professional Chartered Insurer in 2004. As of recent times, his professional status was converted to that of a Chartered Insurance Risk Manager. Mr. Lokuarachchi counts over two decades of professional experience in the fields of general management, distribution and risk management and overall operations management. His career began at Eagle Insurance in 1993. During his tenure with the company he held various key positions culminating in 2007/2008 as General Manager,Distribution and Risk Management. Climbingup the corporate ladder, he then joined AIG Insurance Limited Sri Lanka in 2008 and served for a period of 3 years and bade farewell in 2011 as the Deputy Chief Executive and the Chief Operating Officer in charge of the Sri Lankan and Maldivian operations. Hislast two appointments included the appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Orient Insurance LimitedSri Lanka,a subsidiary of Arab Orient Insurance, UAE as theoverallincharge of the Sri Lankan operationsand the appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited for a period of two years.
Apr
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA), held its annual Banca Night to felicitate the finest achievers of the Bancassurance Channel over the gone year. This day of celebration was graced by thepresence of the Chief Executive Office of HNBA and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), Deepthi Lokuarachchi and many other distinguished guests. Deepthi Lokuarachchi, Chief Executive Officer of HNBAand HNBGI thanked theBancassuranceTeam led by Madawa Gunaratna, Senior Manager, Partnerships of HNBA for theimmense contribution towardsthe growthand developmentof the business. Sharing views on this special occasion, Lokuarachchi stated “the Bancassurance spectrum is a vital business channel with an impact on the growth of the business. The dedication and commitment of our Banccassurance Force hasplayed a significant role in achieving the business targets and hashelped the business to grow in a highly competitive landscapeby capitalizing on their core competencies and expertise.Sharing views on this occasion, Assistant General Manager Deposits and Remittances& Chief Employee Experience Officer of Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), Kalum Wijesooriya stated, “HNB is extremely pleased on the outcome of the Bancassurance Channel and how synergies within the Group helps in seizing opportunities in fast-growing financial markets”. Accordingly, M.M.Sanjeewani attached to the Mahiyanganaya Branch was awarded with the Best Junior Executive Award and J.M.L.S.Jayasundara of the Thambuttegama Branch won the accolade for the Best Bancassurance Officer.
Mar
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) is the proud sponsor of the Sri Lanka Deaf Cricket Team for the 3rd Asia Deaf Cricket Cup which is currently being held in Hyderabad, India. The Sri Lanka Deaf Cricket Team owned the runners up title at the 2nd Asia Deaf Cricket Cup tournament which was held in 2012. The team consists of members from various parts of the island and has been trained under the guidance of the Head Coach, Jayalath Aponso. Sharing thoughts on the sponsorship, Deepthi Lokuarachchi, Chief Executive Officer of HNBA and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) stated that this is a great opportunity to showcase the true Sri Lankan winning spirit in an international arena and HNBA is humbled by the opportunity to support such a team with a conquering spirit and the Company firmly believes in supporting and uplifting such individuals and teams. As part of the Company’s corporate stewardship, each year the Company pays great emphasis on several categories such as arts and culture, education, sports, providing purified drinking water facilities as well as conserving the environment and ensures that the Company becomes a part of worthy causes in supporting and uplifting lives of communities scattered across the country. Speaking further, Lokuarachchi added “contemporary business practices in today’s context is centred on fulfilling corporate social responsibility and HNBA seizes every opportunity and ensures that the HNBA brand name is portrayed through causes which reflects the true human spirit.