HNBA’s 2022 Annual Report honoured with Silver at SAFA Awards

HNBA CEO Lasitha Wimalaratne

HNBA and HNBGI CFO Punsirini Perera

HNBGI CEO Sithumina Jayasundara

HNB Assurance PLC’s annual report for the year 2022 secured the Silver Award in the Life Insurance Sector category at the prestigious South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) Awards. The win bolsters the company’s stellar record, building on previous recognitions, including the Silver Award at the TAGS Awards and the ‘Best of Sri Lanka’ Award at the ARC Awards, all featuring the celebrated 2022 Annual Report.

The SAFA Awards, organised by the South Asian Federation of Accountants is recognised as the most prestigious accolade for financial reporting in the South Asian region. For over two decades, these awards have played a crucial role in promoting excellence and effective communication in the presentation of high-quality, relevant, reliable and objective financial and non-financial information.

Speaking about this recognition HNB Assurance CEO Lasitha Wimalaratne said, “This award serves as a true testament to our commitment to integrated reporting excellence. In the context of our 2022 Annual Report, this award marks another milestone in a series of recent recognitions we’ve achieved, both on the local and international fronts. My heartfelt thanks to the teams involved, similar to the theme of the annual report, I’m certain we will continue to reach greater heights in the future.”

“The theme “Above All, We Rise” resonates with the spirit of resilience and continuous elevation that defines the HNB Assurance Group”, said HNB General Insurance Ltd. CEO Sithumina Jayasundara “For us, the 2022 Annual Report serves beyond a showcase of financial achievements, the report emphasises the broader impact of HNB Assurance Group on our stakeholders. My congratulations to all the teams as they continue to elevate our reporting standards and produce award-winning annual reports,” he added.

HNB Assurance and HNB General Insurance CFO Punsirini Perera sharing her thoughts on the achievement, opined, “Winning Silver at the SAFA Awards is a tremendous honour for the HNB Assurance Group. This competition attracts entries from the best in class across the entire South Asian region and is evaluated by an expert panel of judges. I’m extremely proud of our team and all external partners who supported us. I am confident we will persist in pushing boundaries, consistently excelling and upholding the highest standards in our reporting.”