HNB Life recently hosted its first Sales Convention at the ITC Ratnadipa, following the launch of its new brand identity, bringing together its advisor distribution force to celebrate a year of exceptional performance and continued momentum.
The event marked a significant milestone for the company, highlighting the strength and consistency of its advisor channel, which has delivered steady growth over the past five years. In 2025, the channel recorded an impressive 28% growth in Gross Written Premium (GWP) and a 25% increase in New Business Premium (NBP), reaffirming its critical role in driving the company’s success.
A total of 622 awards were presented during the evening, recognizing the dedication, and outstanding achievements of HNB Life’s advisors across the island.
Further highlighting the channel’s excellence, HNB Life recorded its highest-ever number of MDRT qualifiers for the advisor channel, reaching 132, a 51% growth over last year, which also includes 1 Top of the Table (TOT) and 5 Court of the Table (COT) members.
The convention also served as a platform to unveil several key initiatives aimed at empowering advisors and strengthening their journey as trusted Life Planners under the new HNB Life identity.
Speaking at the convention, Lasitha Wimalaratne, Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer of HNB Life stated, “This convention is not just a celebration of numbers, but a celebration of consistency, commitment, and the spirit of our people. As we step into this new chapter as HNB Life, it is inspiring to see our advisor force continue to raise the bar year after year. Their dedication is what drives our growth and strengthens the trust our customers place in us. My sincere congratulations to all our winners for their outstanding achievements, and my appreciation to every member of our Advisor Distribution Management for their continued efforts. It is this collective strength that will power us forward as we aim for even greater milestones in the years ahead.”
Harindra Ramasinghe, Executive Vice President / CBO – Advisor Distribution Channel of HNB Life added, “Our advisor distribution channel has once again demonstrated its strength. The growth we are witnessing is not by chance, it is built on discipline, capability, and a deep understanding of customer needs. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the entire Distribution Management Team including our SBU Heads, Regional Managers, Zonal Managers, Branch Managers and our dedicated training teams who continuously guide and push this team to be their very best. Their role behind the scenes plays a vital role in shaping the success we celebrate today. With the new initiatives introduced, and many more exciting developments in the pipeline, we are confident that we will continue to reach even greater heights and redefine what excellence looks like in the years ahead.”