HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) has entered Financial Year 2026 with a strengthened strategic roadmap following its landmark achievement of reaching a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 11 billion in 2025.
The company said it is now focusing on quality-driven expansion supported by a digitally enabled and better-equipped sales force, designed to capture emerging market opportunities and sustain long-term growth in a changing insurance landscape.
To support this shift, HNBGI has invested in frontline capability building, clearer performance metrics, and structured talent development programmes aimed at improving productivity and consistency across customer interactions. The company has also introduced standardised KPIs and faster feedback mechanisms to help sales teams respond more effectively to market changes.
Sampath Wickramarachchi stated that FY2026 will be defined by operational agility and quality growth, supported by deeper digital integration and improved performance measurement across teams.
HNBGI’s growth strategy remains strongly distribution-led, with continued focus on bancassurance and branch networks, supported by integration with Hatton National Bank and expansion into additional bancassurance partnerships.
The company is also strengthening its corporate, Takaful, and direct channels through improved advisory capabilities and digital tools aimed at streamlining quotation processes and reducing turnaround times. This is expected to enhance responsiveness in complex risk segments while strengthening its position in the Takaful business.
Broker and leasing channels remain key contributors to business diversification, with ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships and improve underwriting and claims support structures. These initiatives are aimed at improving competitiveness in large-scale insurance placements while maintaining service consistency across channels.
Overall, HNBGI said its 2026 strategy is focused on scaling responsibly while maintaining resilience through a balanced and diversified distribution model.
JKCG Auto joins hands with BOC and SLIC to promote EV adoption among government employees
John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), the authorised distributor of BYD and DENZA in Sri Lanka, has launched a new campaign in collaboration with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLIC) to promote the adoption of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) among Government sector employees.
The initiative, which commenced on 4 May, will run until 31 July 2026. It aims to enhance the accessibility and affordability of NEVs for public sector employees through structured financing, insurance, and ownership support mechanisms.
Open to all Government sector employees, the program represents a coordinated effort between industry stakeholders and national institutions to support a gradual and practical shift towards cleaner mobility solutions.
As part of the partnership, JKCG Auto will provide a range of ownership support benefits across its BYD and DENZA lineup, including introductory pricing offers, home charging infrastructure support, and comprehensive aftersales services. These are further complemented by preferential leasing options through the Bank of Ceylon, as well as customised insurance solutions and customer support services from Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation.
The initiative is designed to simplify the transition to NEVs while remaining aligned with the policies and procedures of the participating institutions and is subject to applicable terms and conditions.
JKCG Auto Chief Executive Officer Charith Panditharatne stated, “We have always believed that New Energy Vehicles must be both accessible and practical to enable a meaningful national transition towards green mobility. Expanding our islandwide service network and charging infrastructure is a key part of that commitment.”
He further added, “Through our partnership with BOC and SLIC, we are empowering the public sector—the largest employment segment in Sri Lanka—to embrace this transition. The resulting benefits, including reduced transport costs, improved energy efficiency, and lower dependence on fuel imports, are critical to the country’s economic resilience.”
BOC Senior Deputy General Manager Development Lending and Branch Credit Range II, B. K. Gurusinghe, also commented, noting that as Sri Lanka’s first indigenous financial institution, the bank continues to support initiatives that improve access to emerging technologies through structured and accessible financing solutions aligned with evolving mobility needs.
HNBGI poised for strategic growth following record-breaking 2025 performance
