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ODEL opens second 'Luv SL' store in Kandy

Kandy's majestic colonial landmark that houses the popular Queen's Hotel has been chosen as the location for the second 'Luv SL' store of ODEL, which opened in the hill country capital this week.

The new 'Luv SL' store offers a range of fashionable items including casual clothing, accessories and stationery, mugs, photo frames, toys, cosmetics and toiletries, curios and confectionery retailed under the Luv SL brand.

ODEL's first 'Luv SL' concept store was opened at 'The Courtyard' - the shopping precinct at the former Dutch Hospital complex in Colombo. The products chosen for that store are available at the new store in Kandy, and also includes products of Dilmah and Spa Ceylon.

A collection of products promoting Kandy is also available at the new store. These products draw inspiration from Kandy and its environs, such as local temple paintings, traditional motifs, cross stitch work and beadwork and flowers from the Liya Wela including the lotus, pineapple flower, and the Sapu flower.

To maintain their authenticity, some of these Kandy related products will be sourced directly from the locality, the company said. This would ensure high quality of products, with Kandy being renowned for exquisite craftsmanship, and would also enable tourists visiting the city to collect unique and stylish souvenirs immediately associated with Kandy.

"We are excited about the potential for the Luv SL brand and this new store at Queen's Hotel," ODEL's Divisional Merchandising Manager Thilina Dassanayake said: "Kandy is a popular tourist destination, and this store will be an important addition to the attractions the city offers visitors, while providing residents with yet another unique shopping experience from ODEL," Dassanayake said.

The 'Luv SL' store at Queen's Hotel is the second ODEL store in Kandy. In May this year, ODEL opened a store at the Kandy City Centre mall (KCC), across the road from Queen's Hotel, and further expanded its offering in Kandy recently with an exclusive Men's store at the same location.

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Sri Lanka Insurance speeds up claim settlements

Sri Lanka Insurance facilitated mobile access device to it's Technical Officers, to speed up the claim settlement process, to enhance customer convenience claim settlement.

The Technical Officer now has the ability to receive the claim intimation from the SLIC call centre. And on sight filling of claim forms and uploading of photographs, recording drivers statements and scanning licence details will be possible through the TAB mobile device, which would be sent to an engineer at the claim authorisation centre online on time. The Claim will be assessed and authorised immediately and would pass it to the payment section to process the payment.

This on time inspection system, enables the Technical Officer to immediately share the details with the head office, will no doubt make the claim process a pleasant experience for the customers, with less forms to fill and less places to visit, Initially this service will be started from Colombo, Kandy, Galle and Kurunegala regions. SLI developed this solution partnering with Fintech Solutions Lanka (Google partner for Sri Lanka) and Ironone Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Sri Lanka Insurance has pioneered the vision of a paperless, efficient and a hassle free claim settlement experience to its customers, which will be the future of claim settlement in the Sri Lankan Insurance Industry. Sri Lanka Insurance is the only insurer who was awarded RAM Ratings AAA for its 'long term claim paying ability', which further affirms the corporation's capacity to meet financial obligations to policyholders. The Corporation has also been awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification for correct governing and operational procedures in line with accepted global standards.

Diamond Dreams new collections for the season

Diamond Dreams announces its range of dazzling collections of diamond jewellery for the season, with a special emphasis on attractive deals for AMEX cardholders. The collections in focus include Di Royale, Coronet Solitaire, Flora, Diana, Flor Floating Diamonds and Orian O Pearls especially for AMEX Platinum cardholders and SriLankan Airlines AMEX Platinum card holders.

This special seasonal promotion will be effective during the festive season and will be enlivened by a team of professionals, trained and experienced in the craftsmanship as well as the execution of a service delivery that is on par with the jewellery's range of international brands.

Union Assurance clinches gold award

Union Assurance, one of Sri Lanka's largest provider of life and general insurance solutions continued its winning streak at this year's National Business Excellence awards. Union Assurance clinched the Gold award in the insurance sector. This was the 3rd consecutive year in which they were nominated and received an award in this category.

"The recognition received at the National Business Excellence awards is a testimony of our continued commitment to deliver the promise of trust to all stakeholders. The award simply recognizes the dedication of each and every team member of Union Assurance, without whom this would be impossible. This is their victory to celebrate" said Union Assurance CEO Dirk Pereira.

For the 3rd consecutive year, Union Assurance won an award for Excellence in Performance Management Practices. This award was made more significant as Union Assurance was the only insurance company to be recognized under this category.

The National Business Excellence award is conducted by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, to recognize performance and excellence of the corporates in Sri Lanka whilst inspiring and rewarding them.

Union Assurance recently launched the first standalone health policy in the country 'Union Family Health Net'. The policy offers protection upto 150% of the annual limit for 30 critical illnesses and free accidental death cover of 200% of the annual limit. This is yet another innovative product launched by Union Assurance that is appealing to the consumer and is relevant to current market situations.

NSB re-launched its core products

National Savings Bank re-launched its core products Hapan, Ithuru Mithuru, Sthree, Prarthana, Ge Dora, Pension +, Ran Sahana and Auto Loan at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre recently.

Spanning over 4 decades of service excellence, operating as the only bank which guarantees government protection on deposits and the bank at which seven out of 10 Sri Lankans continue to bank with, NSB is the 3rd largest bank in Si Lanka and the highest contributor towards Government assets. With objectives of increasing savings reserves from 18% - 25%, creating 500,000 entrepreneurs from the rural sector and increasing per capita income to US$4200 by the year 2016.

The campaign featured Sujani Menaka - a face that evoked the memory of 'Sathen Sathe, Rupiyalen Rupiyala', launched over 2 decades ago.