Amãna Takaful honours top performers

Amãna Takaful recently held its annual awards under the theme 'Think Big' to honour the company's top performers who had excelled in sales and operations in 2013.

Amãna Takaful's Board of Directors, staff and their families were also present.

The most coveted award of the day, the 'Champion of Champions' was presented to Manager, Business Development of the Head Office, Shamail Annam for being selected as the Best Sales person of the Year.

Annam was acknowledged not only for his persevering sales efforts and successes, but also for his embodiment of the Takaful tenets of teamwork and discipline.

Annam said, "This is a great milestone in my life, but the destination is far away. Success comes from how determined and honest we are.

"We have to forego certain privileges and recognitions in the short run, but in the long run we will be recognised."

"I thank my colleagues and the management of Amãna Takaful for supporting me and helping me grow," he said.

The Life Centre was awarded 'Best Branch' in the Family Takaful category and was also recognised for being the highest contributor of new business.

In the General Business segment, the Pettah Branch was presented with three awards for 'Best Product Mix', 'Highest Direct Business' and the 'Highest number of Corporate Clients'.

While, the Akurana Branch bagged the award for 'Highest Growth', the 'Best Overall Performance' award was presented to the Puttlam Branch. The Puttalam branch demonstrated great team work and leadership and was acknowledged for exceeding targets.

The Western region won the 'Overall Best Region' award in the General Business segment for the third consecutive year due to the exemplary performance of branches in the region.

The region consists of three branches that closely compete and bring out the best in each other and the region. In 2013, they recorded the highest contribution for any region.

The Western region also won awards for 'Best Overall Performance', 'Highest Leasing Business', 'Highest Direct Business', 'Highest Corporate Clients', 'Highest Growth' and 'Best Product Mix'.

The CEO's Award was presented to outstanding operational staff, a recognition that acknowledges that frontline and back office have to work together to bring out the best to serve customers. Staff who have served for over 10 years in the company, were presented '10 Year Service Awards' in recognition of their service.

Amãna Takaful has grown steadily over the years despite the challenging economic and financial climate that affected the insurance industry at large.

"The composite insurer, maintained growth above industry levels due to the commitment of its employees and a more extensive product offerings," a company spokesman said.

In 2013, Amãna Takaful recorded a Post Tax Profit of Rs. 117 million, an eight-fold increase over 2012. Amãna Takaful's growth has also stemmed from a greater acceptance of the Takaful way of insurance by all Sri Lankans, which brings people together and facilitates a system of mutuality and sharing.

With branches at 24 strategic locations islandwide, Amãna Takaful has been successful in its journey of 15 years in setting up a strong position for the concept of Takaful amidst stiff competition from other conventional industry players.