Amãna Takaful honours top performers of 2012

Amãna Takaful, the flag bearer of the Takaful way of insurance in Sri Lanka recently held its Annual Awards, a much-anticipated event in the company’s corporate calendar.

The gala event held in Colombo honoured top performers in Sales and Operations in the presence of the Board of Directors, staff and their families for their exceptional efforts in 2012 covering the areas of General, Life, Medical and the overseas operations of the Maldives.

The Takaful industry has grown steadily over the years and the pace has not weaned despite the global financial challenges. Meanwhile, Globally the Takaful industry continues to enjoy commendable growth, while Amãna Takaful has maintained growth well above the industry levels, according to industry figures. Growth has come from both product offerings and wider acceptance of the Takaful way of insurance in Sri Lanka.

Speaking at the celebrations, Fazal Ghaffoor, CEO of Amãna Takaful, reiterated the importance of people in an organisation, and their collective impact on corporate success. “Organisations are only good as its people. Here at Amãna Takaful we invest in our people, their development and growth. Today, we celebrate people and their achievements, all of whom have contributed to the success of our company.”

“In 2012 we put together a plan that has people as a key proponent of future success together with a balanced portfolio and best in class processes towards achieving profit and productivity that is sustainable,” he added, while stressing that “we all need to synchronise our efforts like an orchestra to create the end result that we all can be proud of”.

Reyaz Jeffrey, CEO/GM Family Takaful, stated: “It is the unquestionable potential each member of our team possesses that has led to us being a recognised insurance company. The role of managers in bringing out the best in our people and the leadership given by them has been a vital element for our success.”

The most coveted award of the day for the Best Sales Person of the Year aptly named the ‘Champion of Champions’ was conferred on Hamdhi Nizam, a persevering sales advisor who has embodied the tenets of Takaful, teamwork and discipline.

Commenting on his accolade Nizam stated: “I left the awards ceremony last year determined to win the next year. I believe the unwavering focus I had on the targets set and doing the basics right helped me to achieve the high standard expected by the company and also for me to get where I am today. I would like to thank my fellow colleagues at my branch and the management for supporting me and helping me grow.”

The Pettah branch walked away with the Best Branch in the Family Takaful category, the highest contributor in new business. In the General Category, Dehiwala branch took away the award for the Best Product Mix and highest Direct Business, while Kurunegala Branch enlisted the highest number of Corporate Clients.

Highest Growth was awarded to Team Personal led by Indika Jayawardena and the Best Overall Performance was awarded to the branch that surpassed Rs. 100 million last year, Kandy branch, which also walked away with the award for the highest contribution in leasing business.  Western region swept the boards with the best performance in Family Takaful.

In General Takaful, Central Region took away the Best Overall Performance, Highest Leasing Business and the Best Product Mix. North Western Region walked away with the Highest Direct Business and the Highest Corporate Business.

Winning the CEO’s Awards for Family Takaful were M.A.M. Azran, Hameed Sadik, M.R. Junaideen and M.S.M. Shameer. The CEO Awards for Maldives was presented to Ahmed Ajwadh. General Takaful CEO’s awards were presented to M.F.I. Caffoor, A.B.M.N. Helawatta, M.A.M. Uduman, M. Ridhwaan Deen, M.Z. Kanaka, M.S. Nizam and M.I. Liyanage.

J. Chamly Rambukwella, M. Siraj Nizam, M.H. Rizvan Ahamed, M.G.M. Ansari, A.C.M. Farook, M.S. M Iqbal, T Kamil Hadjie, Sabeeh Feisal, M Rizvi Hasan, Rasaiah Thilak Nishantha and M.A.M Jawfer Sadik, each received the 10 year service award.

The All Island Best Sales Person in Family Takaful was awarded to A.B.H. Nizam – Pettah. A.R.M. Fazly – Life Center and A.C.M. Ramzan – Life Center were in second and third place. In the Manager Category Imran Ramzan was recognised in the Best Overall Performance category for Maldives. In the General Takaful Category, Thasleen Ammon was adjudged first in the Best Overall Performance with Riyad Fawzie winning second. Riyad also clinched the award for the Best Product Mix.

With branches in 20 locations island-wide, Amãna Takaful has been successful in its journey of more than a decade in establishing a strong position for the concept of Takaful amidst stiff competition with 20 other conventional industry players. The company has been able to deliver unique value, the Takaful way, to corporates and individuals alike as a composite insurer.