HNB Assurance opened a new branch in Kilinochchi last week, thus adding to its already strong presence in the north. The opening of the 51st Branch of the HNB Assurance network in the north is to cater to the need for convenient and Innovative insurance solutions, in a zone that is currently seeing rapid development and growth.
The company’s new branch was opened by the , HNB Assurance Managing Director and CEO Manjula Desilva , Colonel Nihal Amarasekara – Commander, 571 Brigade SL Army and General Manager – Marketing and Distribution Lalith Fernando.The opening ceremony was conducted in keeping with the local customs practised in the area, with the participation of clergy belonging to the main religious beliefs of the area.
The latest branch in Kilinochchi is located at the 1st floor, A9 Road, Karadipoku, Killinochchi equipped to provide seamless services offering to its customers and branch based in Kilinochci has well trained and knowledgeable sales staff, with excellent customer service to the valued client base there. The newest Zonal office and the Jaffna branch are re-located at 64/2 Stanley Road, Jaffna, in the heart of the city’s commercial hub.
Speaking at the ceremonial opening of the new branch, HNB Assurance Managing Director and CEO Manjula Desilva recalled that when the company opened its original Jaffna branch in 2002, it was a very small operation and Over the following 10 years HNB Assurance had set up more branches in the Province named Jaffna,Mannippai,Nelliady,Vauniya,Manner and Kilinochchi. “Jaffna was a mystery for millions of people in the country and foreigners alike because it was closed to the ‘outside world’ for long time. Post 2009, the situation has turned the opposite. Thousands of people continue to visit Jaffna and Killinochchi to see what it has in store. The culture, lifestyle, food, and even the water are of a different taste. Houses painted in bright colors, girls and ladies clad in sarees and shalwars riding bicycle, and palm trees are just a few of the attractions that are unique to the peninsula” he added.
“We are hoping that our presence in Jaffna and Killinocchi will be an asset to the people in the North as we are here to protect the possessions that they value the most” stated Mr. Lalith Fernando General Manager – Marketing and Distribution of HNB Assurance. The new branches have the necessary infrastructure to deal with the requirements of our customers in the north.With the Launch and promotions of the three new products such as ‘myhome’ myhealth and motorguard xtra has given the North clienteles a different approach when dealing with insurance solutions as HNB Assurance promises its valued customers extra protection and cover, in association with free life covers with our latest motor guard Xtra, People in the North can visit our branches and get all the details they require about the products that are being offered by HNB Assurance.