HNB Assurance hosts staff conference, celebrating people and achievements

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HNB Assurance (HNBA) recently hosted its Annual Staff Conference, bringing together team members from all over the island for a day of celebration, recognition and fellowship. It was a night to honour the amazing people who are at the heart of HNBA’s incredible growth, with awards for long service, excellence and standout achievements.

Among the highlights of the evening were the ‘Long Service Awards’, recognising employees who have been part of the HNBA family for over 15 years. The ‘Chairman’s Award’, the night’s top honour, went to those who have truly gone above and beyond in their roles. The ‘In.she Woman Empowerment Award’, celebrated women making an impact and the ‘CEO’s Special Recognition Award’ acknowledged employees achieving outstanding milestones outside their day-to-day work, especially in the field of sports.

HNBA CEO Lasitha Wimalaratne, sharing his views during the event, stated: “There’s no denying that our success as a company is built on the dedication, talent and heart of our team. It is no small feat that HNBA has been growing at double the rate of the industry for the past three years. This growth is a testament to the efforts of our people who don’t just fulfil their roles but go above and beyond every single day, shaping the very future of HNBA. What I find particularly inspiring is how our people have stepped up to meet every challenge and opportunity that has come with our rapid growth. I couldn’t be prouder of all our award recipients tonight, congratulations and thank you for your hard work.”

Head of HR/AGM Navin Rupasinghe highlighted the significance of HNBA’s achievements, stating: “This conference is about celebrating our people and recognising the values that make HNBA what it is. Every award recipient has contributed in their unique way, and they continue to inspire us all to reach new heights. Our theme this year alludes to challenges that enable us to grow. Hence, this event is a testament to how HNBA continues to embrace challenges, remain resilient and reach ambitious heights.”

Additionally, he went on to emphasise the importance of HNBA’s culture and the accolades that reflect it. “We are proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work this year, a company with great managers, one of the ‘Most Mom-Friendly Workplaces’, and the recipient of the SLITAD People Development Award. As we look to the future, we want every member of our team to feel inspired to take on new challenges and reach their fullest potential. Hence why this year’s conference theme is ‘Challenging You to Grow’, because when our people grow, HNBA grows,” added Rupasinghe.