HNB Life PLC has earned 10 prestigious awards at the Life Insurance Industry Sales Awards held as part of NAFLIA 2026, recognising the outstanding performance and contribution of its Advisors, Bancassurance team and wider sales force.
The company’s achievement was further strengthened by securing the highly coveted National Level Best of the Best Award, highlighting the commitment, expertise and dedication demonstrated by HNB Life’s sales professionals across the country.
The award recipients included M.A. Thanuka, Desika Lakmini, U.S. Palitha, H.G.C.S. Kumara, Anjula Prasath Thilakarathne, G.K. Erangi Chathurika, G.L. Deepa Shamalie, Salasteen Alanbaker, K.G.C.D. Dharmakeerthi and H.M.I. Madhuwanthi, who collectively earned recognition, including the National Level Best of the Best Bancassurance Sales Officer Award.
Commenting on the achievement, HNB Life Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer Lasitha Wimalaratne said:
“This is a truly proud moment for everyone at HNB Life. Securing 10 awards at a national platform such as the Life Insurance Industry Sales Awards at NAFLIA is a testament to the commitment, determination and hard work of our exceptional sales force. I congratulate each of our winners on this well-deserved recognition. Their achievements inspire us all and reflect the culture of excellence we continue to foster at HNB Life.”
Executive Vice President/Chief Business Officer – Advisor Distribution, Harindra Ramasinghe, said:
“What makes this achievement particularly meaningful is seeing our Advisors recognised for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to customers. Each award represents the effort, resilience and customer-focused approach they have demonstrated throughout the year. I am immensely proud of our winners and deeply appreciate the contribution they make towards helping more Sri Lankans secure their financial futures through life insurance. It is also encouraging to see the progress our team has made and the way we continue to strengthen our position within a highly competitive industry.”
The recognition at NAFLIA 2026 reflects HNB Life’s continued focus on developing a high-performing sales force while expanding access to life insurance and supporting more Sri Lankans in planning for their financial futures.
David Pieris Automobiles Expands BAIC Presence with New Showroom in Kandy
David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA), the four-wheeler automotive arm of the David Pieris Group, has further expanded its BAIC presence in Sri Lanka with the opening of a new showroom in Kandy.
Situated along Katugastota Road, Kandy, the new facility brings BAIC’s latest range of modern vehicles closer to customers in Kandy and surrounding areas, while further enhancing the brand’s growing footprint in the Sri Lankan automotive market.
The launch represents another milestone in DPA’s ongoing efforts to broaden access to BAIC vehicles nationwide, amid increasing interest in modern, feature-rich and technology-driven mobility solutions.
The Kandy outlet adds to BAIC’s existing network, which includes the flagship showroom on Pannipitiya Road, Battaramulla, as well as locations in Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 02, Kurunegala, Matara, Ratnapura, Jaffna and Ampara.
DPA currently offers three BAIC models to the Sri Lankan market, providing customers with options designed to meet a variety of driving needs and preferences.
The lineup includes the BAIC X55, a modern SUV combining contemporary styling, performance, technology and everyday practicality. The BAIC BJ30 offers a distinctive SUV design aimed at customers seeking versatility and a more adventurous driving experience, while the BAIC X3e is a fully electric vehicle reflecting BAIC’s focus on sustainable and future-oriented mobility.
With these models now available through an expanding network of showrooms, customers across the country have greater opportunities to explore BAIC’s latest automotive technologies and identify a vehicle that best suits their individual requirements.
Alongside its growing showroom network, DPA is also continuing to strengthen its BAIC after-sales service infrastructure, ensuring customers have access to dependable support throughout their vehicle ownership journey.
HNB Life celebrates outstanding success at NAFLIA 2026 with ten Awards
