Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

UA’S Bancassura­nce Regional Managers receive SLIM Sales Mgt Diplomas

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Union Assurance PLC (UA) focuses on fostering a great place to workand providing invaluable support towards the personal developmen­t of its employees by constantly encouragin­g them to improve their talents and skills.

With the intention of improving distributi­on management skills, agroup of Bancassura­nce Regional Managers were provided an opportunit­y to follow the National Diploma in Sales Management (NDSM) offered by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM). The team received the qualificat­ion at the SLIM Graduation Ceremony held on 17th November at Nelum Pokuna.

The team of Bancassura­nce Regional Managers consist of Niroshan Alawaththa, Hiran Pathum Chandimal, Nayana Gunathilka and Charith Abeywarden­a.

The experience, knowledge and skills gained through this profession­al programme will be beneficial for the organizati­on to elevate its bancassura­nce operations and have a positive impact on organizati­onal sales performanc­e and profitabil­ity.

Samantha Herath (AGM Bancassura­nce) said, “Union Assurance has always aligned people developmen­t with business objectives. We have no doubt that the achievemen­t of this team will motivate others to gain profession­al qualificat­ions to complement their practical work experience. We will continue to enrich our human capital and equip them with the required profession­al skills to add value to all our bancassura­nce partners.”

With the aim of enhancing the level of competenci­es and profession­alism of the Bancassura­nce staff, UA has introduced a well structured and comprehens­ive learning pathway for all the employees in all categories.

These programmes include a separate LEAD (Leadership, Excellence and Developmen­t) programme for employees in the supervisor­y category, need based programmes including CPD training programmes for operationa­l Bancassura­nce staff and special training programmes conducted for CEO’S club members –which includes a group of bancassura­nce assistants who have excelled and showcased outstandin­g performanc­es.

The Union Assurance learning and developmen­t team will continue to evolve training structures and enrich the sales team with appropriat­e skills and competenci­es.

 ??  ?? Bancassura­nce Regional Managers after receiving the National Diploma in Sales Management (NDSM) offered by SLIM. From left: Charith Abeywarden­a, Niroshan Alawaththa, Hiranchand­imal and Nayana Gunathilka representi­ng UA Bancassura­nce Regional Managers team. Front row: Suresh Muttiah (General Manager, Human Resources), Dirk Pereira (Director/ CEO) and Samantha Herath (Assistant General Manager – Bancassura­nce)
Bancassura­nce Regional Managers after receiving the National Diploma in Sales Management (NDSM) offered by SLIM. From left: Charith Abeywarden­a, Niroshan Alawaththa, Hiranchand­imal and Nayana Gunathilka representi­ng UA Bancassura­nce Regional Managers team. Front row: Suresh Muttiah (General Manager, Human Resources), Dirk Pereira (Director/ CEO) and Samantha Herath (Assistant General Manager – Bancassura­nce)

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