HNB General Insurance (HNBGI), one of Sri Lanka’s most dynamic and customer-focused general insurers, has been officially Great Place To Work® Certified™. This recognition is based entirely on employee’s anonymous feedback and marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey of building a workplace culture rooted in trust, belonging, and shared purpose.
According to Great Place To Work®, “A great workplace is one in which employees – no matter who they are or what they do – experience a consistently positive environment characterized by trust in leadership, pride in their work, and meaningful relationships with colleagues.”
A large majority of HNBGI employees affirmed these values, highlighting the company’s strong emphasis on inclusion, collaboration, career growth, and well-being. Employees described HNBGI as a place where people are not just valued but celebrated – both professionally and personally.
Sithumina Jayasundara, Director/CEO of HNB General Insurance, shared his thoughts on the certification, “This recognition is deeply meaningful to us because it comes directly from our people. At HNBGI, we have always believed that culture is not just about performance – it’s about purpose. From industry awards to sporting championships, from community outreach to innovation, we’ve created a workplace where everyone contributes, belongs, and thrives. I thank our team for building this culture with us, every single day.”
This culture is visible in HNBGI’s consistent recognition of its people’s excellence – on and off the field. Earlier this year, the company’s cricket team was crowned champion of the MCA Division ‘G’ Tournament, and employee Vimukthi Gamage was felicitated for representing Sri Lanka in the Rugby World Cup Asia Qualifiers. HNBGI also champions gender inclusion, with initiatives like ‘In.She’, which recognizes female trailblazers within the organization – including the recipient of the Woman Icon Award at its annual Celebrating Excellence event.
HNBGI’s culture also extends beyond the office through purpose-driven innovation. As the first insurer in Sri Lanka to introduce parametric insurance, HNBGI empowered its employees to directly engage with underserved communities in identifying and solving real-world problems. The Sayuru mobile platform, launched in collaboration with Dialog Axiata to protect day-boat fishermen from climate risk, exemplifies how HNBGI teams work across corporate boundaries to deliver socially and economically progressive solutions – building both employee pride and public trust.
About HNB General Insurance:
HNB General Insurance Limited (HNBGI) is a trusted provider of general insurance solutions in Sri Lanka, offering a comprehensive portfolio including motor, medical, home, fire, marine, travel, and engineering insurance, as well as pioneering parametric insurance products. Backed by the strength of the HNB Group, HNBGI continues to lead in customer-centric innovation, digital transformation, and community-focused risk solutions. The company is driven by a long-term vision to become Sri Lanka’s most customer-centric general insurer by 2027.
About Great Place To Work®:
Great Place To Work®, headquartered in the USA, is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, including Best Workplaces™ lists and workplace reviews, Great Place To Work® provides the benchmarks and expertise needed to recognize outstanding workplace cultures. The organization operates in over 60 countries, including Sri Lanka.
Visit: www.greatplacetowork.com / www.greatplacetoworksl.lk
About the Great Place To Work® Certified™ Program:
The ‘Great Place To Work® Certified™’ programme recognizes organizations that have undergone Great Place To Work®’s rigorous two-lens model—incorporating the Trust Index© Employee Survey and the Culture Audit© People Practice Analysis Framework—and met the global qualification criteria to be recognized as a great workplace.