Aug
HNB Assurance PLC(HNBA)and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited(HNBGI)posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 176MN for the secondquarter of 2017, reflecting a phenomenal growth of 332% compared to the PAT of LKR 41 MN recorded during the same period of 2016. The impressive performance of the Group reflected in all performance indicators. The Parent Company, HNBAposted a PAT of LKR 100MNmarking a growth of 54% while its subsidiary with a PAT of LKR 76 MN recorded a more impressive growth of 414% in PAT. During the secondquarter of 2017, the Group achieved a 22% growth in its Gross Written Premium(GWP), depictinga valueof LKR 3.8BN as against the GWP of LKR 3.1BN recorded during the comparable periodin2016. The Life Insurance segment contributeda GWP of LKR 1,919MN and the General Insurance segment contributeda GWP of LKR 1,901 MN to the overall GWP. The Life and General Insurance segments recorded Premium growth rates of 17% and 27% respectively. During the second quarter of 2017, the group recorded an investment income growth of 54% reaching a value of LKR 771 MN against LKR 500 MN recorded during the same period of 2016. The Total Assets of the Group reached a value of LKR 16 BN and Investments in Financial Instruments reached a value of LKR 13 BN. During the same period the Life Insurance Fund and General Insurance Fund grew by 14% and 29% reaching values of LKR 10 BN and LKR 2.5 BN respectively. Sharing her thoughts on the Group’sfinancial performance, Chairperson of HNBA and HNBGI Mrs. Rose Cooraystated, “We are indeed delighted to announce the results of another successful quarter. Both Life and General Insurance segments have showcased steady revenuegrowths. The concerted and well targeted efforts the Group has taken throughout 2017 to grow profitable business has made both HNBA and HNBGI more resilient and competitive Insurance companiesin the industry. The Group continues to leverage on its core competencies in stabilizing its market share by delivering asubstantial long-term value to our shareholderswhilst meeting all our obligations to our valued customers with highest responsibility. These financial results are a testament of the Group’s continuous financial stability and its growth momentum”. Speaking on the financial performance of the Group, Managing Director/CEO of HNBA and HNBGI Mr. Deepthi Lokuarachchi stated, “Despite many tough challengesin a rapidly changing market, the Group has made significant strides by creating a stronger platform for growth by delivering a steady financial performance. This growth momentumof the Groupshowcases the strength of our business strategyand we are confidentthat both our Life and General Insurance companies will reach out as strong players in this industry”.
Jul
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) unveiledits Group Life Product, offering four predefined packages that businesses could choose from in providing the financial protection that their staff need. Speaking on the importance of providing a solid platform of protection to employees, Managing Director/CEOof HNBAand its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited(HNBGI),Mr.Deepthi Lokuarachchi stated “we live in a period of time ofrising costs and risks. In a tight economic backdrop, small and medium scale enterprises(SMEs)find itchallenging to provide solid formsof protection plansfor their employeesdue to higher underwritten premiumsor under-evaluating the risk componentassociated.SMEsin Sri Lanka play a major role in today’seconomy as it uplifts economic diversification. The Group Life product of HNBA is a lot more than a spring of protection for your employees. It provides a number of benefits to both employees andthe comfort of knowledge toemployers,that your employees are very well protected.Further, employers areable to benefit from this as a strategic measure in line with its human resource practicesin order to cement and strengthen its employee -employer relationships as well the psychological contract with the organization, as we firmly believe that motivated and happy employees reflects the true values of an organization”. Mr. Prasantha Fernando,Chief Operating Officer of HNBA elaborating on this product added “companies could choose from one of the four packages that we have to offer that ranges from just providing a basic life cover for one’s staff, to providing an annuity, to offering a comprehensive bouquet of covers that include critical illness, disability cover and hospital cash”.
Jul
Striving for excellence and delivering value to its customers and stakeholders, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and its fully owned subsidiary HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) relocated its Galle Branch recently. TheBranch offers a full spectrum of Life, General and Takaful insurance solutions. Speaking at the opening, Chief Operating Officer of HNBA, Mr. Prasantha Fernando stated “The Company has been expanding its Branch network across Sri Lanka, offering the bestprotection plans for individuals and families to face the challenges of tomorrow. The Branch is located in the heart of Galle and offers a range of Life, General and Takaful Insurance solutions. The Branch offers an interactive customer experience intertwined with the expertise of our professional Insurance Advisors and staff helping customers select the best form of protection for themselves as well as their families both in Life and General Insurance”. Expressing his views, Chief Business Officer of HNBGI, Mr. Jude Benjamin stated “We’re indeed thankful to the team led by the Galle HNBA Cluster Manager Harishchandra Rajanayake and HNBGI Cluster Manager Madusha Kulathunga, for their dedication and support as well as for the efficient management of Branch operations and for their customer service excellence which has led the Branch to foster blooming results”. The Branch is located at No. 46/1/1, Colombo Road, Kaluwella, Galle.
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