HNB Life marks sixth consecutive bancassurance triumph

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Executive Director/CEO Lasitha Wimalaratne	Executive Vice President/CBO – Partnerships Sanesh Fernando

HNB Life, previously known as HNB Assurance, marks another milestone in its 25 year journey of trust and protection, securing the prestigious ‘Best Life Bancassurance Provider – Sri Lanka’ award from for the sixth consecutive year.

This continued recognition reflects HNB Life’s enduring legacy, built over 25 years of delivering reliable, customer-centric insurance solutions and excellence in bancassurance.

The accolade comes on the back of a remarkable year for HNB Life’s Partnership Channel, which surpassed Rs. 10 billion

in Gross Written Premium (GWP), recording an impressive 58% growth. The channel also achieved a 58% growth in New Business Premium (NBP), further demonstrating strong market momentum. Adding to this success, the channel recorded its highest-ever number of MDRT, COT, and TOT achievers, underscoring the strength and capability its sales force.

Executive Director/CEO Lasitha Wimalaratne said, “As we celebrate 25 years of trust, this recognition holds special significance for us. Winning this award for the sixth consecutive year is a testament to the strong foundation we have built over the years as HNB Assurance, and the exciting future we are shaping as HNB Life. I must convey my sincere gratitude to our parent company Hatton National Bank, along with our valued bancassurance partners, for their continued trust and support, which has been instrumental in this journey. It also reflects the confidence our customers place in us and the dedication of our teams who consistently strive for excellence.”

Executive Vice President/Chief Business Officer – Partnerships Sanesh Fernando, also shared his thoughts, “This achievement is a reflection of the incredible journey we have built together with our partners over the years. Crossing the Rs. 10 billion mark with a 58% growth, alongside achieving our highest MDRT, COT, and TOT numbers, is a proud moment for all of us. It speaks to the strength of our partnerships, the resilience of our teams, and our shared vision to deliver meaningful protection solutions to our customers. As we step into this next chapter as HNB Life, we are excited about what lies ahead and the opportunity to build on this momentum. Winning this award for the sixth consecutive year is truly special and I’d like to sincerely thank the management of Hatton National Bank, our partner banks, and our broker network for standing by us and supporting us every step of the way.”