HNB Assurance successfully concludes its first virtually-facilitated AGM

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Virtual HNBA 18th Annual General Meeting

The first virtually facilitated Annual General Meeting of HNB Assurance PLC was held recently. The company effectively addressed all shareholders during the 18th Annual General Meeting, supported by well-equipped live streaming facilities. The initiative was coordinated keeping in line with all safety precautions imposed in the country due to the active pandemic situation.

Sharing her views on the Annual General Meeting, HNBA and HNBGI Chairperson Rose Cooray stated: “The company led the discussion through digitally-driven platforms as part of the well-thought measures initiated towards business continuation, and also in adherence to all compulsory safety guidelines. The uninterrupted streaming service facilities were efficient in addressing our valued shareholders and related stakeholders effectively on business matters, all thanks to the planning and dedication of the management and IT staff of the company.”

HNBA and HNBGI Managing Director/CEO Deepthi Lokuarachchi expressed his thoughts, stating: “Careful management of our resources to achieve our business margins in such restricting times is for each of our stakeholders’ betterment, and the 18th virtual Annual General Meeting of HNBA has demonstrated comprehensive outcomes in this regard. I am thankful for the support of all staff involved, and also to our shareholders for taking their valued time to adopt the relevant technology in making this event a success.”

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) is the 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 Ltd. (HNBGI) was created and commenced its operations in January 2015; HNBGI continues to specialise in motor, non-motor and takaful insurance solutions and is a fully-owned subsidiary of HNB Assurance PLC.

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, and won many awards for its annual reports at award ceremonies organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and SAFA (South Asian Federation Accountants).