Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Ceylinco Insurance remains undisputed market leader

    * Total Premium income surpasses Rs  18  billion
    * General Division records 9.2 billion
    * Pays Rs 8.28  billion in claims


For the seventh  year in a row, Ceylinco Insurance reiterated its market leader position in the Sri Lankan  Insurance industry with   impressive  results  for  the  year 2010.   Ajith Gunawardena , Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer  of Ceylinco Insurance - General in announcing the results said that  "  During the year  2010  , Ceylinco Insurance recorded  a   premium income of  Rs  18  billion out of which the General Division contributed Rs  9.22   billion with the  Life Division contributing  the balance  Rs 8.78 billion. The Company  made  an exceptional   pre-tax profit of Rs 933.9  million for the year ended  December 31. 2010 indicating a 12 . % increase when compared to previous year for which the  General Division contributed Rs 343 million. 

This can be considered a remarkable achievement in all aspects given the opportunities that existed in the insurance arena during the year under review.  These results can be called truly outstanding.  We express our gratitude to our customers of Ceylinco Insurance - General who made it all possible. We will always strive to give the very best to our customers - their commitment makes us who we are. "  said Ajith Gunawardena     

Rock solid strength

Being the market leader for the seventh consecutive year  since 2004,  Ceylinco Insurance  showcases the company's rock solid strengths, the strong foundation and principles it is  built upon.  In the process, the company is also proud of the unshaken faith placed in them by the customers, who form the core of their business.

During 2010 , the company paid Rs 8.28  billion in claims out of which Ceylinco Insurance- General paid  Rs 5.53 billion in keeping with  the  promise of timely claim settlement  to customers.   Truly, Ceylinco Insurance has maintained its enviable leadership position, and the position of  the only insurance company committed to settlement of all claims on the spot.

 " We have  lived up to what we promised and  continue  to provide our customers  with the On The Spot scheme which relieves them from many in their  hour of need. That speaks volumes for our capacity and capability to meet customer expectations and our solid foundation, as well as the  sound principles we manage the company by."   Gunawardena,  added,  commenting on the Company's unmatched strength.

In order to ensure growth and to meet with  emerging opportunities,  company now maintains the largest  branch network in the island, with over 260 branches and sales outlets.  Ceylinco Insurance General also maintained a  solvency margin of  over 270 % as at December 31, 2010, which has always been well  above the recommended level by the regulator. The voting share once again, for the second consecutive year   fetched the highest price among banks and insurance companies  during the year under review ;  Rs. 680   being  the highest traded price. The total assets of the company grew by a gargantuan 17 %  over the previous year, and stood at Rs. 49.3  billion, as at  December 31,2010.

Flagship brand

Company's flagship brand,  Ceylinco VIP continued to stand tall with unmatched benefits, yet again establishing the  trends and setting the benchmark for the rest of the industry to follow. True to form, during the year 2010 Ceylinco Insurance  - General  introduced yet another innovative benefit to its VIP customers. This new system provided   the opportunity for  customers to obtain a claim directly through  an ATM card,  using  cutting edge mobile and banking technology.  Initially this unique service was made available for  customers who have  a  Dialog connection.

Going one step ahead of competition and the industry, Ceylinco Insurance General created a never-before-offered incentive to its customers and non-customers as well.  Accordingly in a motor accident, the individual whose vehicle is involved in the accident with a VIP customer, would get an air ticket to a destination of his or her choice. However, the air ticket becomes valid only when that individual renews his or her insurance cover with Ceylinco VIP. In addition to this, the VIP customer who was also involved in the accident, will have the option of selecting an air ticket to a destination of his/her choice or obtaining a replacement vehicle.

 source - www.dailymirror.lk

No comments: