HNBA offers Rs.1mn free life cover to Cyclone Dithwa-affected customers

HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) has announced a special relief initiative titled ‘HNB Assurance Gift of Protection’, offering a free life insurance cover of Rs.1 million to its policyholders affected by the recent Dithwa Cyclone.

The initiative reflects the company’s deep commitment to safeguarding customers by ensuring they stay protected in any event no matter what.

Under this initiative, the customers affected by Cyclone Dithwa can avail themselves of the free life cover irrespective of whether their existing policy is active or lapsed, acknowledging that short-term financial pressures may impact policy continuance during periods of crisis.

To benefit from the cover, the affected endowment policy holders of the company are required to download and complete a simple application form and submit it to their nearest HNBA branch or respective bancassurance officer for verification.

HNBA Executive Director and CEO Lasitha Wimalaratne stated, “Natural disasters do not only damage property; they disrupt livelihoods and place immense financial pressure on families. We understand that, in such moments, maintaining insurance policies may become challenging. The ‘Gift of Protection’ is our way of ensuring that our customers continue to have life protection in place, regardless of circumstances. This initiative reflects our enduring commitment to stand by our customers, not just as an insurer but as a responsible and caring partner.”

To be eligible for this scheme, the customers must have had an active endowment life insurance policy as at November 30, 2025, which is not surrendered, cancelled or have a death claim between November 30 and the date of enrolment. Single Premium and Group Life policies are excluded from this offer. The lives covered under this scheme will be limited to the main life assured and the spouse. The period of enrolment would be between January 01, 2026 to March 31, 2026.

Through the HNBA Gift of Protection, the company reinforces its belief that true protection is about empathy, continuity of protection and standing shoulder to shoulder with the customers through every phase of life.

The policy details including all entitlements, benefits, conditions and exclusions, can be accessed via https://www.hnbassurance.com/pdf/ downloads/ 1767342580_8931.pdf