HNBA’s CBOs celebrate historic win at GAMA Awards, USA

Chief Business Officer – Advisor Distribution Channel Harindra Ramasinghe

Chief Business Officer – Partnerships Sanesh Fernando

HNB Assurance has announced the achievement of its esteemed Chief Business Officers, Chief Business Officer – Advisor Distribution Channel Harindra Ramasinghe and Chief Business Officer – Partnerships Sanesh Fernando, who clinched top honours at the prestigious General Agency Management Awards (GAMA) held in the United States of America. 

This historic win marks the first time any Sri Lankan professional have been recognised at this ceremony.

Ramasinghe was honoured with the prestigious Master Firm Award (MFA), celebrating his remarkable achievements and exemplary leadership in the Advisor Distribution domain. Similarly, Fernando’s exceptional performance earned him the distinguished Master Multiline Award (MMA), highlighting his significant contributions to the Partnership Channel of HNBA. 

These accolades underscore their contributions and impact, showcasing their commitment to excellence within their respective roles. The GAMA Global Awards, renowned for recognising excellence in financial services leadership, serve as a testament to their outstanding professionalism and influence in the field.

HNBA CEO Lasitha Wimalaratne said, “I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our CBOs Harindra Ramasinghe and Sanesh Fernando on their historic win at the GAMA Awards. This recognition not only reflects their exceptional skill and dedication but also highlights the calibre of professionals within HNB Assurance. I’m certain that this recognition will serve as a great motivation for both our CBOs as well as their teams which will propel us as an organisation to even greater heights.”

In response to their success, Ramasinghe said, “Receiving the Master Firm Award at the GAMA Awards is personally a great honour for me. I owe this recognition to my incredible team and want to acknowledge the leadership at HNBA, who have been clear in communicating their vision and have always served as a source of guidance and support, which I believe is the bedrock of HNBA’s success. Over the past 03 years we as a company have maintained a consistent growth rate in excess 20% and the Advisor Distribution Channel has also contributed equally. Last year, we recorded a 37% increase in NBP growth, a robust 23% growth in GWP and received a prestigious international recognition from Insurance Asia for the best Distribution Initiative, which solidifies our commitment to excellence in serving our clients and advancing the insurance industry as a whole.”

Fernando said, “Receiving the Master Multiline Award is a humbling experience and I am deeply honoured to be recognised among such esteemed professionals. This achievement would not have been possible without the tireless efforts and support of my exceptional team. I am immensely proud to lead such a talented group of individuals who continuously strive for excellence in serving our clients. Further, receiving the Best Bancassurance Provider Award by Global Banking and Finance Review for the fourth consecutive year recently, serves as a testament to the channel’s commitment to innovation and customer-centricity. I’d like to take a moment to thank our Bancassurance and broker partners along with the all other business stakeholders for their continued support.”