HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) continues to solidify its reputation for cultivating exceptional leadership, as two of its senior management members were honoured at the prestigious Great Manager Awards 2024, organized by the Colombo Leadership Academy (CLA).
Recognized for their outstanding leadership and people management skills, Ruwan Weerasinghe, Head of Agency Channel and Suranga Rosa, Assistant Zonal Manager (North Western) were named Great Managers at the recently concluded awards ceremony. This recognition reflects not only their individual contributions to HNBGI’s success, but also the company’s broader culture of fostering talent, empowering teams, and driving results.
Organized annually by the Colombo Leadership Academy, the Great Manager Awards program celebrates managerial excellence across Sri Lanka, highlighting leaders who inspire performance, build cohesive teams, and align organizational vision with execution. Through its strategic partnership with CLA Coaching & Consulting Inc., the initiative sets a national benchmark for leadership effectiveness and talent development.
Commenting on the recognition, Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance, stated:
“We are extremely proud of Ruwan and Suranga for this well-deserved honour. At HNBGI, we believe that great leadership is the cornerstone of great customer service, innovation, and long-term success. This recognition not only reaffirms the strength of our leadership team but also reflects our ongoing commitment to nurturing excellence across all levels of the organization.”
This latest accolade follows HNBGI’s recent recognition as Sri Lanka’s Most Awarded General Insurance Company for 2024, as ranked by LMD, and an upgrade in its Fitch credit rating to ‘A(lka)’, underscoring the company’s financial strength, operational resilience, and market leadership.
With a comprehensive portfolio that includes motor, medical, home, fire, marine, travel, and engineering insurance, as well as pioneering solutions like parametric insurance for crop and livestock, HNBGI remains committed to innovation and customer empowerment.
As it works towards its vision of becoming Sri Lanka’s most customer-centric general insurance provider by 2027, HNB General Insurance continues to invest in people, processes, and products that drive sustained growth, reinforce stakeholder confidence, and build a future-ready organization.