NDB Bank honoured as ’Bank Partner of the Year’ at Asia Trusted Life Agents and Advisers Awards 2024

From left: NDB VP – Branch Network Management and Product Development Zeyan Hameed, SVP – Personal Banking and Customer Experience Sanjaya Perera, Director/CEO Kelum Edirisinghe, AIA CEO Chathuri Munaweera, Director – Partnership Distribution / Chief Partnership Distribution Officer Senaka Rajapakse, AGM – NDB-Bancassurance Asela Lokuge

NDB Bank, in partnership with AIA Sri Lanka, recently announced that the NDB-AIA Bancassurance partnership has been awarded the prestigious title of Bank Partner of the Year at the Asia Trusted Life Agents and Advisers Awards 2024. 

This recognition marks a historic milestone, as it is the first time that Sri Lanka has received this international honour.

The Asia Trusted Life Agents and Advisers Awards, jointly organised by Asia Insurance Review, Asia Advisers Network, and LIMRA (the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association), is a highly esteemed award series in the life insurance and financial advisory industry. Winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished panel of CEOs, senior executives, industry leaders, and experts, ensuring the utmost credibility and transparency in the selection of award recipients.

This accolade recognises the outstanding strength, value, and enduring nature of the long-term bancassurance partnership between NDB Bank and AIA Sri Lanka. The win underlines the successful collaboration that has driven exceptional performance in offering bancassurance solutions to customers, meeting their protection and financial planning needs seamlessly.

 NDB Bank CEO Kelum Edirisinghe expressed his pride and appreciation for the partnership with AIA, which has consistently demonstrated a shared vision of empowering customers with comprehensive financial and insurance solutions. The award symbolises the synergy and commitment between both organisations in delivering excellence and a customer-centric approach, contributing to their joint success in the bancassurance space.

NDB Bank looks forward to continuing its collaborative journey with AIA Sri Lanka, aiming to set new standards in bancassurance services and further enhance the experience of its customers through innovative and tailored solutions. This award serves as a testament to the partnership’s impact on the industry, reflecting the trust and confidence that both NDB Bank and AIA Sri Lanka have garnered over the years.