HNB Assurance and HNB General Insurance building a winning culture for women

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Inclusion, diversity, and acceptance are the core pillars of HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and HNB General Insurance Ltd. (HNBGI). Gender equality plays a vital role as both entities strive to create equal

HNB Assurance and HNB General Insurance Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Board Secretary Sitari Jayasundara

opportunities to all staff members. HNBA and HNBGI have taken several initiatives to create a gender-balanced workplace through valued-based leadership and mentoring programs which enables both personal and professional growth of women to achieve their life and career aspirations.

For its relentless efforts in creating a truly great place to work and thrive for women, HNBA was recognised among the Top 10 Women Friendly Workplaces in Sri Lanka at Women Friendly Workplaces Awards 2021 organised by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Proving the strength and resilience of HNBA and HNBGI women, the HNB Assurance and HNB General Insurance Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Board Secretary Sitari Jayasundara was awarded the Sri Lanka’s Woman Leaders Award at the World Women Leadership Congress and Awards which was held recently.

Speaking on this prestigious recognition Sitari Jayasundara said: “This indeed is an absolute honour and will be a significant milestone in my professional journey. I wish to thank the World Women Leadership Congress and CMO Asia for this esteemed recognition as well as HNB Assurance and HNB General Insurance for creating a winning culture and for providing great opportunities for women to grow and shine.”

HNBA Chief Executive Officer Lasitha Wimalaratne said: “In today’s society the commitment, dedication and hard work of women are often undervalued and underappreciated but in reality, women are the backbone and heartbeat of our economy and society. This recognition is a testament to all the initiatives HNBA has taken to empower our female colleagues and create an exceptional and safe workplace environment for women.”

“HNBA together with HNBGI launched the 10th edition of Liya Harasara, paying tribute to the gracious spirit of womanhood and offering a range of special benefits for women for Life Insurance policies obtained from HNBA. Whilst congratulating Sitari for this prestigious recognition, I wish to reiterate that the Group remains focused and committed on taking further steps to enhance the female presence in every level of the organisation and further promote equality, inclusion and diversity in our workplace,” he added.

HNBGI Chief Executive Officer Sithumina Jayasundara said: “Over the years HNBGI has demonstrated its high levels of gender diversity and has fostered a culture to embrace equality and inclusion in everything that we do and say. HNBGI has a zero-tolerating policy for discrimination against gender, race, religion and orientation and is committed to promote a safe working space for all employees. As a brand that truly believes in empowering women across the organisation, HNBGI has taken a number of measures including training, development and workshops to help our female colleagues break the glass ceiling and go above and beyond.

“Accolades of this nature instils an inspiring vision and confidence to break the glass ceiling and achieve the impossible. This recognition augurs well with the company’s vision in creating equal opportunities for all staff members to grow and achieve their career aspirations. Kudos to Sitari for winning this esteemed award.”