HNBA together with CCPSL Launches a Digital Initiative to Create Awareness on COVID-19 Vaccination Drive

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) together with the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) launched a community initiative to create awareness on the COVID-19 vaccination drive by way of a series of videos hosted on Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube featuring Doctors of the College speaking on various aspects with regards to getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sharing his thoughts on the initiative, Chief Executive Officer of HNBA and its fully owned subsidiary, HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), Mr. Prasantha Fernando stated, “HNBA and CCPSL have been working in collaboration for more than five years focusing on fostering healthy living within the community through the various initiatives that have been carried out over the years. As an insurer, and more importantly a responsible corporate citizen we thought it would be timely for us to work with CCPSL at this important juncture in the fight against COVID-19 when vaccinations are being rolled out to encourage as many people as possible to get inoculated. To this end, we are very thankful to the College and its resource personnel for partnering with us in this initiative of educating as many people as possible regarding the vaccine”.

Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, President of CCPSL stated, “Over the past few years CCPSL and HNBA has worked together in promoting healthy living initiatives through symposiums and various other activities across the country and this is another special initiative to both CCPSL and HNBA. We are extremely delighted that HNBA joined with us in taking this initiative forward and in creating awareness on this worthy cause. It is no secret that there are many incorrect facts and myths on the COVID-19 vaccinations being shared especially on social media platforms and we believe that through this video series the general public will gain sufficient knowledge on the vaccination drive and educate themselves”.

Sharing his views, Head of Marketing and Customer Experience of HNB Assurance, Mr. Dinesh Yogaratnam said, “this initiative was launched with the primary purpose of getting the correct facts regarding COVID-19 vaccine out there into the community. Therefore, we worked with the College to develop a series of short videos in Sinhala, Tamil and English that focused on areas such as addressing common misconceptions, what you should and should not do before and after you get the vaccination, the common reactions to the vaccine etc. Being in a Q&A format, the answers provided by the Doctors, are in very simple layman’s language so that it could be easily understood by everyone. We have seen these videos gaining traction on the various social media platforms and reaching a wide audience and we hope it would encourage as many people as possible to get themselves vaccinated and continue with social distancing, hand hygiene and wearing masks.

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) is one of the fastest growing Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka with a network of 63 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.

HNB Assurance Awarded as ‘Best Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2021’ by Global Banking and Finance Review®.

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) was awarded ‘Best Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2021’ under the ‘Insurance and Takaful Awards’ Category, by the Global Banking and Finance Review®. The Global Banking and Finance Awards® organised by the Global Banking and Finance Review® reflects innovation, strategy, achievement, and progressive and inspirational changes that are current throughout companies within the global financial landscape.

Speaking about this remarkable achievement by the Bancassurance Channel, Chief Executive Officer of HNBA and its fully owned subsidiary, HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI), Mr. Prasantha Fernando stated, “We are extremely honoured to have been named ‘Best Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka’ for the year 2021, by a globally recognised research and evaluation institute, the Global Banking and Finance Review®. Maintaining stable and persistent operations over time, HNBA has been at the forefront in servicing the life insurance needs of the community, offering revolutionary solutions via a fully-fledged Bancassurance operation. This achievement would not have been possible if not for the support that we have always received from the MD/CEO, COO and the Management and Staff of Hatton National Bank, our Parent Company. Over the years we have been able to develop and refine our Banca Operations to provide a seamless service to the Bank’s clientele”.

Sharing his thoughts, Chief Operating Officer of HNBA, Mr. Lasitha Wimalaratne stated, “This Award strongly defines the remarkable talent, strategy and action put in place by a committed team comprising of key personnel from HNB and HNBA. The Company’s Bancassurance Channel has taken a collaborative approach putting together solutions that offer comprehensive coverage much in demand amongst the Sri Lankan population. I believe such a well-thought out approach has given dividends culminating in us being the recipient of this prestigious award. I wish to thank my team as well the team from the Bank for all their efforts in this remarkable achievement”.

Sharing his thoughts, Head of Partnerships Business of HNBA, Mr. Sanesh Fernando stated, “This recognition is a testimony of true effort and teamwork, by the team in the Banca Channel at HNBA who have now made us the industry benchmark in the sphere of Bancassurance in Sri Lanka.  I also wish to thank the team at HNB for all the support extended to us”.

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) is one of the fastest growing Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka with a network of 63 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.