let us make trust our driving force september 2013 Lead in respect for our clients lead in convenience and accessibility lead in transperancy in everything we do
Union Assurance PLC reports balanced growth in first half of 2013 Union Assurance PLC (UA), a leading player in the Sri Lankan insurance sector, sustained its growth momentum in both turnover and profits during the first half of 2013. UA reported a growth rate of 10% in combined gross written premium and 21% growth in profit after tax compared to the same period of the previous year. The combined gross written premium of Rs. 5.2 billion in the first six months of 2013 was an increase of Rs. 490 million compared to Rs. 4.7 billion in the corresponding period. Non life insurance gross written premium recorded a 17% growth from Rs. 2.2 billion in 2012 to Rs. 2.6 billion in 2013. Both corporate and retail customer segments and all classes of non life insurance businesses reported a year on year growth. The life insurance segment contributed Rs. 2.6 billion to the combined GWP. Total net revenue for the period increased to Rs. 5.8 billion (2012 - Rs. 5 billion), a 17% growth when compared to the same period of 2012. Profit before tax amounted to Rs. 215 million, a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2012. Profit after tax increased by 21% to Rs. 190 million from Rs. 157 million in the first half of 2012, excluding the surplus from life insurance business which is determined after an actuarial valuation at the end of the year. As at 30 June 2013, UA s life fund (including the unit linked fund) stood at Rs. 17.9 billion with a healthy solvency ratio indicating the financial strength of the life business. The company was recently recognized as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute, celebrating UA s many initiatives to ensure employee engagement, satisfaction and welfare. The Union Assurance brand is positioned on the promise of trust and strives to deliver this promise by being transparent, convenient and respectful when dealing with all stakeholders. YS%,xldfõ rcik lafia;%fha m%odk ls%hdlrejl= jk hqkshka weiqjrkaia PLC 2013 j¾ifha uq,a w¾oh ;=< wdodhfï yd,dndxyfha b;d by< j¾okhla fmkakqï lf<ah' hqkshka weiqjrkaiays taldnoao o<,så; jdßlj, 10]l j¾ok wkqmd;hla iy nÿ miq,dnj, 21] l j¾okhla fmr jif¾ tu ld, isudjg idfmacij jd¾;d flßk ' 2013 jif¾ uq,a udi 6 we;=<; taldnoao o<,så; jdßl remsh,a ì,shk 52 la úh' Bg fmr jif¾ ta ld, isudfõ remsh,a ì,shk 47 la jq m%udkh iu. ixikaokh lsífï th remsh,a ñ,shk 490l j¾okhl ' wfkl=;a rcik wxyj, o<,så; jdßlj, j¾okh 2012 jif¾ remsh,a ì,shk 22 l isg 2013 jir jk úg remsh,a ì,shk 26 la olajd 17] l j¾okhla fmkakqï lf<ah' wdh;k iy mqoa., hk mdßfnda.sl wxy foflysu iy wfkl=;a ish rcik jhdmdßl lghq;=j, jißka jir j¾okhla fmkakqï flßk' o<,så; jdßl wdodhug Ôú; rcik wxyh remsh,a ì,shk 26 l odhl;ajhla,nd ÿkafkah' wod< ld,isudfõ Y=oaO uq`m wdodhu remsh,a ì,shk 58 la olajd by<.sfhah' ^2012 jif¾ th remsh,a ì,shk 5 l & 2012 jif¾ ta ld,isudj iu. ixikaokh lsífï th 17] l j¾okhl ' nÿ fmr,dnh jk remsh,a ñ,shk 215 l,ska jif¾ wod< ld,isudjg idfmacij 13] l j¾okhl ' 2012 jif¾ uq,a w¾ofha jd¾;d jq nÿ miq,dnh remsh,a ñ,shk 157 g idfmacij 21] lska j¾okh fjñka fï jif¾ uq,a w¾ofha nÿ miq,dnh remsh,a ñ,shk 190 la olajd by<.sfhah' jirla wjidkfha isÿlrk i;h.kkh lsífï tl;= lrk Ôú; rcik jhdmdr wxyfha w;sßla;h fuu.kkh lsíug wvx.= fldg fkdue; 2013 jif¾ cqks 30 jk úg hqkshka weiqjrkaia Ôú; wruqo, ^ tallndr wruqo, o we;=<;aj & remsh,a ì,shk 179 la ùu Ôú; rcik wxyfha Yla;su;a uq,h yelshdj fmkakqï lrhs' Great Place to Work wdh;kh meje;ajq iócikhl /lshdfõ ksr; ùug fyd`ou wdh;khla f,i hqkshka weiqjrkaia iud.u ms<s.eksug,laúh' ;u fiajlhkaf.a mqyqkqj" iynd.s;ajh" ;Dma;su;aNdjh iy iqn idokh i`oyd hqkshka weiqjrkaia.;a úúo ls%hdud¾. fï we.hsu,eîug fya;= úh' úyajdih iq/lsu ;u uq,sl m%;sm;a;sh f,i i,lk hqkshka weiqjrkaia ikakduh ish u md¾yjlrejkag úksúondjh" myiqj iy.re;ajh,nd u u.ska fï fmdfrdkaÿjg iene jákdlula tlalrhs',yq;ifapd; fhg;gwjp Jiwapy; Kd;dzp epwtdkhf jpfok; A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; elg;g Mz;bd; Kjy; miuahz;l fhyg;gfjpapy; rpuhd nkhj;jg;gus;t kw;wk; tukhdj;ij gjpt nra;jpue;jj. fle;j Mz;bd;,Nj fhyg;gfjpald; xg;gplifapy;,ize;j Njwpa toq;fpa fhg;gwjp 10 tpj mjpfupg;igak;> thpf;f gpd;duhd,yhgk; 21 tpj mjpfupg;igak; gjpt nra;jpue;jj. 2013Mk; Mz;bd; Kjy; MW khj fhyg;gfjpapy; gjpthfpapue;j 5.2 gpy;ypad; &gh Njwpa toq;fpa fhg;gwjpahdj> fle;j Mz;bd;,Nj fhyg;gfjpald; xg;gplifapy; 490 kpy;ypad; &gh mjpfupg;ghfk;. 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Great Place to Work fy;tpafj;jpd; %yk; mz;ikapy; Kd;ndLf;fg;gl;bUe;j Ma;tpy;>,yq;ifapy; njhopy; Ghptjw;F rpwe;j,lkhf A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; njhpt nra;ag;gl;bue;jj. CopaHfspd; jd;dpiwit Cf;Ftpf;Fk; tifapy; epwtdj;jpd; %yk; Kd;ndLf;fg;gLk; nraw;ghlfsf;f rhd;wspf;fk; tifapy;,e;j njhpt mike;jpue;jj. ek;gpf;if vdk; A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]pd; thj;jf ehk thf;fwjpia NgZk; tifapy; jdj thbf;ifahshfsf;f trjpahd KiwapYk;> nfsutkhd KiwapYk;> ntspg;gilahd tifapyk; Nritfis toq;fp tufpwj.
Over 150 Lucky Union Motor Star Customers Walk Away with Prizes Galore! A grand sweepstakes for lucky 150 motor insurance Union Motor Star customers is to be held during the period of May December 2013. The first draw of this promotion was carried out on the 3rd of July 2013 with the presence of UA management, a representative of Inland Revenue and media personnel. At the July draw, 1 lucky customer walked away with a luxurious Singaporean cruise while 3 customers won return air tickets to Singapore, Malaysia and Bangkok respectively. 2 customers won the ever popular Samsung S4 mobile phones while 4 customers won Samsung Galaxy Tabs. In keeping with its motor theme, 2 customers won Kenwood Car DVD players while 4 others won GPS systems. Lastly, 2 customers won relaxing getaways at Cinnamon and Chaaya hotels while 8 other lucky customers won Odel gift vouchers to shop to their heart s content. This was the first draw held while 3 more are scheduled during the course of the year. Both new policyholders and existing customers who choose to renew their policies during the contest time period have an equal chance for prizes. Draws are to be conducted in June, August, October and the grand draw to be held in December. This is yet another initiative of UA to reward and recognize its motor insurance customers for their unwavering loyalty. hqkshka weiqjrkaia iud.u hqkshka fudag¾ iagd¾ rcik wdjrk ysñhkag ;E.s Èkd.ekSfï úfyai wjia:djla Wodlr ug iqodkñka isáh ' 2013 uehs isg foieïn¾ w;r ld, isudjg wod< jákd ;E.s 150 la Èkd.ekSfï wjia:dj fï wkqj Wodù ;sfí' fï m%j¾ok jevigyfka uq,au wèhr 2013 cq,s 03 jeksod meje;aúk ' fï Èkqï we ï isÿ lrkafka hqkshka weiqjrkaia iud.fï l<ukdldí;ajh" wdodhï nÿ fomd¾;fïka;=fõ ksfhdað;hka iy ckudohfõ ka bèßmsg h wyuq f,i ch.%dylhka f;dard.eksug ;dcikslj ÈhqKq l< úfyai moao;shla fhdod.eksk ' cq,s Èkqï we fï wkqrdomqr m%foayfha jdikdjka; mdßfnda.slfhla isx.mamqrefõ iqfldamfnda.s fk!ld pdßldjlg ysñlu Wodlr.;af;ah fï w;r uvl,mqj" udjke,a," ùrleáh" Wl=fj, iy rg jgd úúo m%foay /il mdßfnda.slfhda msßila isx. mamqrej" u,hdishdj iy nexfldla fj; f.dia wdmiq taug.=jka álü m;a Èkd.;ay' b;du ckms%h Samsung S4 cx.u ÿrl;k Èkd.ekSug ;j;a fofofkla iu;a jqy' iqm%isoao Samsung Galaxy geíia 4 la ;j;a isõfofkla Èkd.;ay fudag¾ r: iïnkao rcik ie,eiaula ksid ta f;audj hgf;a Kenwood Car DVD hka;% 4 la iy GPS moao;s 4 lao ;j;a jdikdjka;fhda ysñlr.;ay' u;=.u iy l=reke., mdßfnda.slfhda fofofkla iskukaâ iy pdhd ;re fydag,aj, úfõlhla.; lsífï jdikdj Wodlr.;ay' iqmsß Tfv,a ú,dis;d.drfha ;E.s jjqpr o" hqkshka fudag¾ iagd¾ mdßfnda.slfhda 8 fokl=g ysñúh fujr mej;sfha uq,au Èkqï we ï jdrh jk w;r bèß jirl ld,fha ;j;a Èkqï jdr 3 la iqodkï fldg we;' ;r.h n, meje;afjk ld, isudj we;=<; w ;ska rcik wdjrk,nd.kakd wh fukau ±kg isák mdßfnda.slfhda ;u.súiqï w ;a lsífï o ;E.s Èkd.ekSug iudk jrï ysñlr.ks; ' Èkqï we fï jdr cqks" wf.daia;" Tlaf;dan¾ udij, meje;afjk w;r uyd Èkqï we u foieïn¾ udifha meje;aùug kshñ;h ' hqkshka weiqjrkaia fj; úyajdifhka ne` isák fudag¾ rcik mdßfnda.slhkag f.!rjh ms ug iy ;E.s,nd ug iqodkï fldg we;s ;j;a tla iqúfyai wjia:djla f,i fuh ye`èkaúh yelsh' 150 mjph\;lrhyp Nkhl;lhH fhg;gwjp thbf;ifahshfis 2013Mk; Mz;L Nk khjk; Kjy; brk;gh khjk; tiuapyhd fhyg;gfjpapds; nfsutpf;fk; tifapy; Kd;ndLj;jpUe;j A+dpad; Nkhl;lH ];lhh Cf;Ftpg;G nfhlg;gdt jpl;lj;jpd; Kjw;fl;l mjph\;lrhypfs; njhpt [{iy 3Mk; jpfjp A+dpad; m\;a+ud;rpd; rpnu\;l KfhikahsHfs;> tukhdthp jpizf;fs gpujpepjpfs; kw;wk; ClftpayhsHfs; Kd;dpiyapy;,lk;ngw;wpUe;jJ. [{iy khj mjph\;lrhypfs; njhptpd; NghJ> meuhjguj;ijr; NrHe;j xu mjph\;lrhyp thbf;ifahsh rpq;fg;g+uf;fhd mjpnrhfr fg;gy; gazj;jf;fhd ghpir ntd;wpue;jjld;> Dirk Pereira, CEO choosing the lucky winners of the promotion kl;lf;fsg;g> khtdy;y> tpunfl;ba> cf;ftis kw;wk; ehl;bd; Vida gy gfjpfis NrHe;j thbf;ifahshfsf;f rpq;fg;g+h> knyrpah kw;wk; ghq;nfhf; nrd;w tutjw;fhd tpkhd gazr; rpl;lf;fs; ghprhf toq;fg;gl;bue;jd.,uz;l thbf;ifahshfsf;f rk;rq; S4 uf ifalf;f njhiyngrpfs; md;gspg;ghf toq;fg;gl;bue;jjld;> 4 thbf;ifahshfsf;f rk;rq; fnyf;snlg; Tabs md;gspg;ghf toq;fg;gl;bue;jd. epwtdj;jpd; 'Nkhl;lhH" fug;nghusf;fika 2 thbf;ifahshfs; nfd;tl; fhh ;bsb gpnsahfis ntd;wpue;jjld;> Vida ehd;f NgH GPS fl;likg;gfis ntd;wpue;jikak; Fwpg;gplj;jf;fJ. kj;jfkkw;wk; FUzhfy; gfjpfis NrHe;j 2 thbf;ifahshfsf;f rpdkd; kw;wk; rhah N`hl;ly;fspy; jkj nghoij fspg;gjw;fhd tha;g;ig ntd;wpue;jdh. NkYk; 8 mjph\;lrhyp thbf;ifahshfs; xnly; md;gspg;g ttr;rhfis ntd;wpue;jdh. jpl;lkplg;gl;ls;s mjph\;lrhypfs; njhptpy; Kjw; fl;lkhf,j,lk;ngw;wpue;jjld;> NkYk; 3 mjph\;lrhypfs; njhpt,e;j Mz;by;,lk;ngwTs;sik Fwpg;gplj;jf;fJ. Gjpa fhg;gwjpjhuhfsk;> Vw;fdNt A+dpad; m\;a+ud;rpy; fhg;gwjpia nfhz;buf;fk; thbf;ifahshfs; jkj fhg;gwjpfis,e;j Nghl;b,lk;ngWk; fhyg;gfjpapy; kps GJg;gpf;Fk; NghJ mjph\;lrhypfs; njhptpd; %yk; ghprfis ntw;wp nfhs;tjw;fhd tha;g;ig ngwthhfs;. [{d;> Mf];l;> xf;nlhgh kw;wk; khnguk;,wjp mjph\;lrhypfs; njhpt brk;gh khjj;jpyk;,lk;ngwts;sd. Nkhl;lhH fhg;gwjpjhuhfis nfsutpf;fk; tifapy; A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; %yk; Kd;ndLf;fg;gLk; kw;wnkhu ntfkjp jpl;lkhf,j mike;js;sj.
Uva Zone Reactivates Union Mediguard Over 45 staff of the Uva Zone took to the streets to educate the public on Union Mediguard. Pocketed areas, which were specially targetted for promotions, included Lunuwatta in Welimada, Meepilimaana, Maagastota in Nuwara Eliya and Maskeliya in Hatton. There was a positive reaction from the public for these promotions and the staff was able to create a good buzz in these smaller towns while collecting leads and building the UA brand. c UA staff educating the public on Union Mediguard W!j l,dmfha ld¾h ukav,fha 45 lg jeä msßila hqkshka fuä.dâ.ek ck;dj ±kqj;a lsíug uyu.g ngy m%j¾okh i`oyd úfyaifhka f;dard.;a m%foayhka jqfha je,suv msysá `MEKqj;a;" kqjrt<sfha óms<sudk iy ud.iaf;dg iy yegka Èia;s%lalfha uiafl<sh hk m%foay fõ' fuu m%foayj, ck;djf.ka m%j¾ok jevigykg hym;a m%;spdr,eìk ' m%j¾ok ld¾hukav,hg fuu l=vd m%foayj, fyd`o y`vla ke.sug yelsjq w;r" uyck;dj iïnkao lr.eksug;" hqkshka weiqjrkaia ikaku f.dvke.sug;a yelsúh' UA Personal Financial Adviser handing over UA merchandise to new customer cth gpuhe;jpaj;ijr; NrHe;j 45f;Fk; Nkw;gl;l copahfs; nghj kf;fsf;f A+dpad; nkbfhhl; Fwpj;j tpopg;gzhit Vw;gLj;Jk; tifapy; tpjpg;gpu;rhu eltbf;iffis Kd;ndLj;jpUe;jdH. ntypkilapy; YZtj;j gpunjrj;jpyk;> Etnuypah gfjpapy; kpgpypkhd kw;wk; kpf];njhl;l gpunjrq;fspyk; `w;wdpy; k];nfypah gpunjrj;jpyk;,e;j eltbf;ifia Nkw;nfhz;bUe;jdH.,e;j gpur;rhu eltbf;iffsf;f nghj kf;fsplkpue;j rpwe;j tuntw;g fhzg;gl;ljld;> epwtdj;jpd; CopaHfSf;F,e;j efuq;fspypue;j njhlhgfis Vw;gLj;jpf; nfhs;s Kbe;jJld;> A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; thj;jf ehkj;ij fl;bnaog;gtk; Kbe;jpUe;jJ. Special hoarding campaign for top PFAs Chilaw Galle UA s top performing Personal Financial Advisers (PFA) were recognized for their hard work in their own areas via a special hoarding campaign recently. Such hoardings can be seen island wide currently. Piliyandala Kurunegala
Alternate Channels: Dealer Outlet Openings, Promotions and Trainings Dealer OuTLET openings in July Negombo Dankotuwa Outlet Expansion of Dealer Operations (R. M. Traders Honda outlets) Avissawella Kochchikade Jaela Galle Kandy A training for Hero Abans Bike staff was held on 27th July 2013 at Hero Abans (PVT) Ltd, Colombo 03. Market Development sponsored a refreshment station during the National Health Run 2013 held on 7th July 2013 in Kolpetty.
Promotions & Activations - General Cargills promotion with KISS fm UA recently conducted a promotion at Cargills premises with Kiss FM where shoppers had a chance to redeem 100% of their shopping bill through a lucky draw. UA staff were present at the event and managed to speak to many new potential customers. Car Wash Promotion at K Zone, Katubedda A promotional car wash and lead generation programme for the Win a Car promotion was held at the K Zone, Katubedda. Officials of the Metro Zone were present at the event. Win a Car promotion at Crescat Boulevard The Mitsubishi Mirage which is the grand prize for the Win a Car promotion was recently showcased at the lobby of the Crescat Boulevard. Many shoppers had a chance to get up close to the grand prize while the promotion was supported by UA officials of the Metro Zone. Lead Generation campaign at K Zone, Ja Ela A lead generation campaign was recently held at the K Zone, Ja Ela in collaboration with the Win a Car campaign. Officials of the Western Region were present at the event and took maximum mileage by speaking to potential customers at the premises.
Promotions & Activations - Life The UA Galle branch staff and the UA Brand Activations team conducted a programme to educate parents of preschool children s education in Galle during the month of July. Over 220 participated in the event and was a great success. A Rusiruliya awareness programme on beauty culture education was conducted in Kegalle with the participation of well known resource personnel. 7 such programmes have been conducted island wide, which includes Gampola, Avissawella, Thambutttegama, Anuradhapura, Matara, Panadura and Kegalle with over 850 participants taking opportunity of the event. A seminar on primary school/ year 5 scholarship education 5 was held for the benefit of parents and children alike. Overall, 5 such programmes in Chilaw, Negombo, Kamburupitiya, Baddegama, Ambalangoda, Elpitiya, Bandarawela, Kalpitiya and Anamaduwa was held with the lives of over 688 parents and 1100 children touched.
NEWS by Learning and Development LIMRA recipients of Union Assurance with Mr_ Khor Han Heng, Managing Director of the South Asia Region (LIMRA & LOMA) LIMRA International Awards 30 recipients were recognized at the LIMRA International Awards 2013 held on 15th July at Renuka Hotel, Colombo. The LIMRA International Award for Productivity (IAP) were presented in the order of 1 platinum award, 3 gold awards and 22 silver awards. B. Kirshnakumar from the UA Trincomalee branch received the LIMRA IAP platinum award. Chanaka Appuhamy of the Chilaw branch, was a recipient of the IAP award for the 9th consecutive year while Janitha Rohana of the Baddegama branch was awarded the IAP award for the 8th consecutive year. 14 sales personnel received the LIMRA International Quality Award on this day as well. Mr. Khor Han Heng, Managing Director of the South Asia Region (LIMRA & LOMA) was present at the prestigious awards ceremony where he praised the commitment of the award recipients and shared best practices of the Life insurance profession. The Chief Executive Officer Mr. Dirk Pereira and members of the Ateam and Senior managers also were present to grace the occasion. A special training by Mr. Dhammika Kalapuge was also conducted for the award winners. =cq,s ui 15 jeksod fld<u f¾kqld fydag,fha meje;ajqkq,sïrd wka;¾cd;sl iïudk Wf<f,a ch.%ylhska 30 fofkl= we.hsug,laúh',sñrd wka;¾cd;sl M,odhs;d iïudkh 26 fofkl=,enq w;r tys ma,eákï iïudkh ;s%l=kdu,h YdLdfõ î' ls%iakl=ud¾ uy;d,nd.;af;ah' y,dj; YdLdfõ pdkl wmamqydñ uy;d,sïrd wka;¾cd;sl M,odhs;d iïudkh 9 jk jrg Èkd.;a w;r" noafoa.u YdLdfõ cks; frdayk 8 jeks jrg Èkd.ekSug iu;a úh' fuys uq,h WmfoaYljre 14 fofkla,sïrd wka;¾cd;sl ;;a;aj iïudkh Èkd.ekSug iu;a jqy',sïrd yd f,daud ys ol=kq wdishd l,dmfha l<ukdldr wohci flda yeka fyka uy;d fuu W;aijhg ;=kajk jrg;a iynd.s jq w;r" ch.%dylhskaj Tyqf.a m%idohg,laúh' m%odk úodhl ks,odí v¾la fmfrhsrd uy;d we;=`m by< l<ukdldí;ajfha wfkl=;a idudðlfhda fï W;aijhg iynd.s jqy' mqyqkqlre Oïñl l,mqf.a uy;d úiska isÿ l< úfyai mqyqkqjla o tèk mj;ajkq,eìk ' [{iy khjk; 15Mk; jpfjp nfhok;g NuZfh N`hl;lypy;,lk;ngw;w LIMRA rhtnjr tpujfs; 2013 epfo;tpy; 30 NgUf;F tpujfs; toq;fp nfsutpf;fg;gl;bue;jj. cw;gj;jpj;jpwdf;fhd LIMRA rhtnjr tpuj KiwNa 1 gpshl;bdk;> 3 jq;fk; kw;wk; 22 nts;sp tpujfs; vdk; tifapy; toq;fg;gl;bue;jj. A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; epwtdj;jpd; jpunfhzkiy fpisiar; NrHe;j gp.fpu\;zfkhh LIMRA IAP gpshl;bdk; tpuij ntw;wp ngw;wpue;jhh. rpyhgk; fpisiar; NrHe;j rhdf mg;g`hkp IAP tpuij njhlhr;rpah xd;gjhtj jlitahf ntw;wp ngw;wpue;jjld;> gj;njfk fpisiar; NrHe;j [dpj Nuh`z IAP tpuij njhlhr;rpahj vl;lhtj jlitahf ntw;wp ngw;wpue;jik Fwpg;gplj;jf;fJ. tpw;gid gphpitr; NrHe;j 14 mjpfhhpfsk;,e;j LIMRA rhtnjr ju tpujfis,e;j jpdj;jpy; ntw;wp ngw;wpue;jdh. (LIMRA & LOMA) Mfpatw;wpd; njw;fhrpa gpuhe;jpaj;jf;fhd Kfhikj;Jt gzpg;ghsh nfh`;h `hd; n`q;,e;j kjpg;gf;fhpa tpujfs; toq;fk; epfo;tpy; gq;fgw;wpapue;jjld;> tpujfis ntw;wp ngw;wthfspd; mhg;gzpg;ghd nraw;ghlfis ghuhl;bapue;jhh. MAs; fhg;gwjp njhopypy; gpd;gw;wg;glk; rpwe;j eilkiwfisak; mth gfphe;jpue;jhh. gpujk epiwntw;w mjpfhhp NlHf; ngnua;uh kw;wk; FOtpd; mq;fj;jthfs; kw;wk; rpnu\;l KfhikahsHfs; MfpNahUk;,e;j epfo;tpy; gq;fgw;wpapue;jdh. ntw;wpapl;bathfsf;f jk;kpf fyg+nf %yk; tpnrl gapw;rpak; Kd;ndLf;fg;gl;bUe;jJ. Brilliant Starter Certification Brilliant Starter Certification was held on 21st August 2013. 100 qualified Brilliant Starters were recognized at this event from their appointment months March, April and May 2013. 11 Brilliant starters were specially recognized having achieved an ANBP of over 1 million rupees within 3-4 months in their career. Mr. Dirk Pereira, CEO of Union Assurance and members of the A-team were also present to grace the occasion. Brilliant Starter iy;slm;a iïuka;%kh" wf.daia;= ui 21 jeksod m%odk YdLdfõ meje;aúk ' fuys ud¾;=" wfm%a,a yd uehs udij, m;aùï,; a Brilliant Starter jreka 100 fokl= we.hsug,lajq w;r" udi 3-4 ld,hl ANBP m%udkh remsh,a ñ,shkh blaujq Brilliant Starter jrekaj úfyai we.hsulg,laúh' m%odk úodhl ks,odí v¾la fmfrhsrd uy;d we;=`m by< l<ukdldí;ajfha wfkl=;a idudðlfhda o fï W;aijhg iynd.s jqy' Brilliant Starter rhd;wspg;g epfo;t 2013Mf];l; 21Mk; jpfjp,lk;ngw;wj.,jpy; jkj njhopiy 2013 khhr;> Vg;uy; kw;wk; Nk Mfpa khjq;fspy; Muk;gpj;jpUe;jtHfspy; jifik ngw;w 100 rpwe;j Muk;gj;ij nfhz;lthfs; nfsutpf;fg;gl;bue;jdh. jkj njhopiy Muk;gpj;j Kjy; 3 4 khj fhyg;gfjpapy; 1 kpy;ypad; &ghtf;fk; mjpfkhd thj;jf eltbf;iffis Kd;ndLj;jpUe;j 11 rpwe;j Muk;gj;ij nfhz;lthfsf;f tpnrl tpujfs; toq;fp nfsutpf;fg;gl;bue;jj. A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; epwtdj;jpd; gpujk epiwntw;w mjpfhhp NlHf; ngnua;uh kw;wk; Fotpd; mq;fj;jthfs; MfpNahH,e;j epfo;tpy; gq;fgw;wpapue;jdh.
NEWS by Learning and Development Beyond Boundaries towards a Sterling Performance An outbound training programme on team work was conducted for performing teams in the General Insurance Sales cadre. Two batches including 12 teams were selected for the training which was full of activities leading towards teamwork, team building and collective responsibility. Teams which have been performing continuously with full strength for the last six months had the privilege to be included in the programme. Trophies were presented to the winning team at the end of each programme. This is first programme of its kind delivered to General Insurance Sales Teams to help break boundaries and to set new standards to be followed by others. All teams participated in the programme and were determined to increase their achievements by 150% - against company targets, so as to be qualified for an advanced outbound programme of 3 days in future. We wish all teams the best in success and thank them for their fullest support and contribution. idudkh rcik wxyfha m%dfhda.sl ls%hdldrlïj,ska iukaú; úfyai tla Èk lkavdhï mqyqkq mdgud,djla fyd`èka jhdmdr b,lal <`.d lr.;a lkavdhï fj; cq,s ui meje;aúk ' fod<y ne.ska jq lkavdhï folla iynd.s jq fuu mqyqkqfõ ls%hdldrlï ks¾udkh ù ;snqfka lkavdhï ls%hdldí;ajh" lkavdhï ye`. u yd iduqysl j.lsu jeäèhqkq lsíu hk wruqkq tu by< ld¾h idokhlska hq;= jq lkavdhï ;=< ia:dms; lsíugh' miq.sh udi 06 ;=< wjyh idudðl m%udkh iys; jq" by< ld¾h idokhlska hq;= jq lkavdhï fï i`oyd f;dard.eksks ch.%dys lkavdhï i`oyd l=i,dkhla o m%odkh flßks idudkh rcik wxyfha isÿjqkq fï wdldrfha m%:u mqyqkqj fuh jq w;r fuu mqyqkqfjka wk;=rej thg iynd.s jq lkavdhï ish b,lal <`.d lr.eksug iy iud.fï b,lalj,ska 150] la <`.d lr.eksug m%;s{d ÿkay' bèßfha ;u b,lalh <`.d lr.kakd lkavdhï i`oyd Èk 3 l fujeks mqyqkqjla,nd ug lghq;= iqodkï lr we;' nghj fhg;gwjp tpw;gid mzpia NrHe;jtHfSf;F FOepiy nraw;ghl njhlhghf ntspf;fs gapw;rp jpl;lnkhd;w Kd;ndLf;fg;gl;bUe;jJ. 12 mzpfs;,uz;l FOf;fshf njhpt nra;ag;gl;bue;jjld;>,e;j nraw;ghlfspy; KOikahf FOepiy nraw;ghl>,ize;j nraw;ghl Nghd;wtw;Wf;F mjpfst Kf;fpaj;Jtk; toq;fg;gl;bue;jj. fle;j MW khj fhyg;gfjpapy; njhlhr;rpahf rpwg;ghf jkj jpwikfis ntspg;glj;jp tuk; mzpfsf;f,e;j jpl;lj;jpy; gq;fgw;wtjw;fhd tha;g;g toq;fg;gl;bue;jj. xt;nthu jpl;lj;jpyk; ntw;wpapl;ba mzpf;f Nflaq;fSk; toq;fg;gl;bue;jd. nghj fhg;gwjp tpw;gid mzpfsf;f jkj tiuaiwfis fle;j Gjpa epiyfis va;jtjw;f cjtk; tifapy; Kd;ndLf;fg;gl;bUe;j KjyhtJ jpl;lkhf,j mike;jpue;jj.,e;j jpl;lj;jpy; gq;fgw;wpa midj;j mzpfsk; jkj rhjidfis 150 tpjj;jhy; mjpfupj;jf; nfhs;tij jkj gpujhd Nehf;fkhf nfhz;bue;jd. mj;jld; vjphfhyj;jpy; 3 ehl;fisf; nfhz;l jpl;lj;jf;f jfjp ngwtjw;fhd tha;g;ghftk; gad;glj;jpapue;jd. midj;j mzpfsf;fk; vkj ed;wpfisak; ghuhl;lfisak; ehk; njhptpj;jf; nfhs;fpnwhk;. The UA TRANSFORMERS 2 is an inspirational training programme specifically created for UA employees below the age of 30 and held for the second time recently. iud.fï fiajh lrk wjqreÿ 30 g wvq fiajlhkaf.a l=i,;d ks¾udkd;aul f,i j¾okh lsíug úfyaifhka ilia lrk,o zzhqkshka g%dkaiaf*dau¾zz jevigyk b;d id¾:lj fojeks j;djg;a meje;aúk' UNION TRANSFORMERS UA TRANSFORMERS 2 vd;gj J}z;Ljiy Vw;gLj;Jk; gapw;rp jpl;lkhfk;. 30taJf;Fl;gl;l A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]pd; CopaHfSf;fhf tpnrlkhf thbtikf;fg;gl;l jpl;lkhfk;.,uz;lhtj jlitahftk;,e;j jpl;lk; mz;ikapy; Kd;ndLf;fg;gl;bUe;jJ.
Rewarding Extraordinary Performances of Employee s Children Dirk Pereira CEO, awarding Ms. Tharindi Nimani for her outstanding achievements As per the special reward scheme introduced for extraordinary performances in academics or extra-curricular activities of employee s children in 2013, the daughter of Mr. Jayantha Kumara (Zonal Manager Life - North Central), Ms. Tharindi Nimani was rewarded for being placed 3rd in the National English Day Competition. Tharindi was awarded at the Management meeting held on 3rd July 2013 at the UA Head Office by Mr. Dirk Pereira, CEO. úfyai oci;d fmkajq ld¾h ukav,fha idudðlhkaf.a orejkag iïudk m%odkh lsíug 2013 y`ÿkajd fok,o úfyai m%;s,dn,nd fok jevigyk hgf;a W;=reueo m<df;a Ôú; rcik wxyfha l,dm l<ukdlre chka; l=udr uy;df.a ÈhKsh jk ;ßka`È ksudks cd;sl bx.s%is Èk ;r.dj,sfha 3 jeks ia:dkh Èkd.ekSu ksñ;af;ka iïudkhg md;% úh' 2013 cq,s 03 jeksod hqkshka weiqjrkaia m%odk ld¾hd,fha meje;s wohci ukav, /iaùfï ;ßka`Èg iïudkh,nd ÿkafka m%odk úodhl ks,odí v¾la fmfrhsrd uy;d w;sk ' 2013 Mk; Mz;by; mwpkfk; nra;ag;gl;l> fy;tp eltbf;iffs; kw;wk; tpisahl;l eltbf;iffspy; kpftk; rpwg;ghf jkj jpwikfis ntspg;glj;jpapue;j khzthfsf;f ntfkjpfs; toq;fp nfsutpf;fk; jpl;lj;jpy; tl kj;jpa khfhzj;ij NrHe;j MAs; gpuhe;jpa KfhikahsH [ae;j Fkhu mthfspd; kfs; jhpe;jp epkhdp> Njrpa Mq;fpy jpd Nghl;bapy; %d;whkplj;ij ngw;wf; nfhz;likf;fhf nfsutpf;fg;gl;bue;jhh. UA STAFF Give blood The Rec Club organised a Blood Donation Campaign on July 31st 2013 at the Head Office Auditorium where 108 staff gave blood to support the cause. úfkdaod;aul lghq;= ixúodkh lrk iqnidok ix.uh 2013 cq,s 31 jeksod f,a oka fï l`ojqrla m%odk ld¾hd,fha Y%jKd.drfha ixúodkh flßk ' fï lghq;a;g iydh ±laùug ld¾h ukav,fha 108 fofkla f,a oka ug lghq;= l<y' nuf; fofj;jpd; %yk;,uj;j jhd epfo;nthd;w 2013 [{iy khjk; 31Mk; jpfjp> jiyikafj;jpd; Nfl;NghH $lj;jpy; Vw;ghL nra;ag;gl;bue;jj.,jpy; 108 CopaHfs;,uj;j jhdk; toq;fpapue;jik Fwpg;gplj;jf;fJ.
Young Talent of Union Assurance Shines at JCI Asia Pacific Conference Bernadine Jayasinghe of Union Assurance (UA), recently had the golden opportunity to represent Sri Lanka and to be selected to the top 3 finalists in the Asia and Pacific Conference - JCI World Public Speaking Championship Preliminary Rounds held in Gwangju, South Korea during 13 th June 16 th June 2013, with over 6000 delegates witnessing to the event. Top 8 contestants from the Asia Pacific regions represented their countries at this prestigious competition while the top speakers moved towards the honoured title of Best Speaker. The final round of speeches had top three contestants representing Sri Lanka (Ms. Bernadine Jayasinghe), India (Mr. Sheetaal Gandhi) and Hong Kong (Mr. Kit Ying). Bernadine was adjudged runners up at this event. It was a wonderful experience where I met many delegates from other countries and had the opportunity to learn and develop many skills which I will definitely carry forward in life. It is my passion which always drives me and I m very happy to share my experiences with my fellow toastmasters at Union Assurance, Jaycees and anyone who is willing to learn. I m thankful to God for being with me always and to everyone who was with me when I wanted them the most, Ms. Jayasinghe mentioned. Bernadine was praised by many of the participants and JCI National presidents who were present at the event and was able to win the hearts and minds of the audience and delegates alike. Public speaking is a critical skill of a leader who can motivate people towards positive change. Union Assurance is keen to nurture young talent through many extracurricular activities within the company such as Toastmaster meetings and frequent training on leadership, professionalism and motivation. hqkshka weiqjrkaia ys n¾käka chisxy fukúh wdishd meis*sla lól;aj iuq`mjl wjidk jghg f;aí m;ajqkq ;r.lrejka ;sfokd w;rg meñk YS%,xldjg úyd, f.!rjhla f.k ug yelshdj Wodúh' m%isoao lól ;r. Y+r;djhla jk JCI World Public Speaking Championship iudrïnl ;r. jg meje;ajqfka ol=kq fldßhdfõ.ajekacq ys h 2013 cqks 13 fjksod isg 16 fjksod olajd meje;s fï wjia:djg úoaj;a krukakka 6000 la muk iynd.s jqy' wdishd meis*sla l,dmfha rgj,a ksfhdackh lrñka by< uügfï ;r.lrejka 8 fofkl= fï f.!rjksh ;r.dj,shg bèßm;a jqy fï by< uügfï lólhka zzúysiag lólhdzz hk f.!rj kdufhka msÿï,nhs YS%,xldfõ n¾käka chisxy bkaèhdfõ IS;d,a.dkaê iy fydxfldxys lsü hska.a wjidk ;r.fha by<u lólfhda ;sfokd w;rg f;aí m;ajqks n¾käka fuu ;r.fha fojk ia:dkfha Èkd.;a;dh zzúúo rgj, úoaj;=ka /ila yuqùfï fï uy`.= wjia:dj ug b;d wmqre w;a±lsula jqkd' w ;a lrekq bf.k.eksug iy yelshdjka j¾okh lr.eksug,enq fï wjia:dj ksielju uf.a bèß Ôú;fha ls%hdldrlïj,g jvd jeo.;a n,meula jkq we; ' udj bèßhg f.k hkafka fï ±ä wdydj u.skqhs ta jf.au ud,nd.;a fï uy`.= w;a±lsu;" W.;a foaj,a hqkshka weiqjrkaia ys i.hk" fêisia ys idudðlhka iy bf.k.eksug leue;s keu flfkl= iu`. fkduiqrej fnodyod.eksug ud b;du;a leue;sh ' ksrka;rfhka ud iu. isàu.ek uu foúhkag ia;=;sjka; fjkjd tajf.a u wjyh wjia:djkaj, iyfhda.h foñka ud iu`. isák ieu fokdgu;a ud ld;{ fjkjdzz hs chisxy fukúh mejiqjdh' n¾käkaf.a l;dj fndfyda fokdf.a iy tu wjia:djg iynd.s jq JCI ys ^furg& cd;sl indm;s;=udf.ao we.hsug,laúh' tu l;dj ta wjia:djg iynd.s jq úoaj;=ka ish fokdf.a fukau m%odk wuq;a;kaf.a is;a Èkd.ekSugo iu;a úh' iqnjd fjkila we;s lsíu i`oyd ñksiqka Wkkaÿ lrùug kdhlfhl= i;= iqúfyais lól yelshdj buy;a f,i jeo.;a fõ úúo ndysr ls%hdldrlïj,ska ;rek yelshdjka j¾okh lsíug hqkshka weiqjrkaia ks;ru mshjr.ksh ' ksrka;rfhka kdhl;aj mqyqkqj" jd;a;sh ksmqk;dj j¾okh lsíu Woafhda.h jeãu m%uqlhka w.h lsífï iõèh msífï W;aijh meje;aùuo u.ska fï lghq;= h:d¾:hla njg m;a flf¾' It was a wonderful experience where I met many delegates from other countries and had the opportunity to learn and develop many skills which I will definitely carry forward in life. A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; epwtdj;ijr; NrHe;j NgHdbd; [arpqf>,yq;ifia gpujpepjpj;jtg;glj;jp JCI Mrpa grgpf; khehl;by; gq;fgw;wtjw;fhd tha;g;ig ngw;wpue;jhh.,e;j epfo;tpy; njhpt nra;ag;gl;bue;j 3,Wjpepiy ntw;wpahshfspy; xutuhftk;,th njhpt nra;ag;gl;bue;jhh. njd;nfhhpahtpd;> Fthd;[{ efupy; JCI Mrpa grgpf; khehl;bd; Kjw;fl;l Nghl;bfs; [{d; khjk; 13Mk; jpfjp Kjy; 16Mk; jpfjp tiu,lk;ngw;wpue;jd.,e;j Nghl;bfis RkhH 6000NgH fz;lfspj;jpue;jdh. Mrpa grgpf; gpuhe;jpaj;jpypue;j rpwe;j 8 Nghl;bahsHfs;,e;j Nghl;bapy; gq;fgw;wpapue;jdh.,jpy; Kjyplj;ij ngwk; eguf;f rpwe;j Ngr;rhsH vdk; tpuj toq;fp nfsutpf;fg;glfpwj.,wjp Rw;Wg;Nghl;bapy; %d;w,wjp epiy Nghl;bahsHfis KiwNa,yq;if (NgHdbd; [arpq;f)>,e;jpah (\ Plhy; fhe;jp) kw;wk; n`hq; nfhq;(fpj; apq;) MfpNahH njhpthfpapue;jdh.,e;j Nghl;bapy;,yq;ifia gpujpepjpj;jtg;glj;jpa NgHdbd;,uz;lhkplj;ij ngw;wpue;jhh.,e;j Nghl;b epfo;tpy; gq;fgw;w fpilj;j tha;g;g Fwpj;J NgHdbd; [arpq;f fuj;j njhptpf;ifapy;>,j xu kwf;fkbahj mdgtkhfk;. Vida ehlfisr; NrHe;j gy gpujpepjpfis re;jpj;jpue;njd;. mthfsplkpue;j gy Gjpa tplaq;fis mwpe;j nfhs;s Kbe;jJ. vdj mdgtq;fis A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; epwtdj;jpd; Vida Nlh];l;kh];lH]; mq;fj;jthfs;> N[rP]; kw;wk; gapy tpuk;gk; vtuldk; gfphe;jnfhs;s Mtyhf cs;nsd;. vd;dld; vg;nghjk; $lnt,uf;fk; midtuf;fk; ehd; ed;wpfis njhptpj;jf; nfhs;fpnwd; vd;whh.,e;j epfo;tpy; gq;fgw;wpapue;j gy gq;fgw;wehfs; kw;wk; JCI Njrpa jiythfs; Nghd;Nwhupd; ghuhl;lfis NgHdbd; ngw;wpue;jhh. jiyth xutuf;f nghj Ngr;rhw;wy; vd;gj kpftk; Kf;fpaj;Jtk; tha;e;j MSikahf jpfo;fpwj.,jd; %yk; kf;fis Cf;Ftpf;fTk;> khw;wj;ij Nehf;fp topelj;jtk; KbAk;.,isQHfspd; jpwikfis Cf;Ftpf;f A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; vg;nghjk; jahuhd epiyapy; cs;sj.,jdbg;gilapy;> Nlh];kh];lH]; re;jpg;gfs; kw;wk; jiyikj;jtk; Fwpj;j gapw;rpfs;> epgzj;jtk; kw;wk; Cf;Ftpj;jYf;fhd gapw;rpfisak; toq;fp tufpwj.
5 dengue awareness programmes were held up to September in Narahenpita, Borella, Digana, Kandy, Mattakkuliya and Kolpetty. 1191 premises were visited by officials of the Ministry of Health, Public Health Department of CMC, Environmental Police and relevant branch staff of UA. 3 programmes have so far been conducted, namely in Puttalam, Dehiwela and Kotahena. 1124 school children in 23 school have been educated in safe practices while on the road. This is a programme conducted by the Sri Lanka Traffic Headquarters, sponsored by UA with a long term vision to create responsible citizens in the country. A programme to create awareness on safe driving while on the Southern Expressway was held on the 23rd and 25th of August in collaboration with the Southern Expressway Police and branch staff of UA. Toll gates were branded with stickers emphasizing the importance of using the seatbelt and maintaining proper speed limits. Relevant leaflets were also distributed at all entry points.
Bringing Quality into the field of Life Underwriting A training targetting the entire Sales staff including Sales Supporting Officers was held during the months of June and July to improve quality in the field of underwriting at UA. The main objectives of the project was the reduce the number of pending at proposal (New Business) stage, reduce the pending related to the PHS department, introduce the new bank standing order process and to promote claim settlement options (Slip/ COM cash). 57 regions were covered through 41 training sessions IT divisional team outing The IT Divisional team outing was held at Kithul Kanda Resort in Meepe in August
Congratulations Ajanthan from UA Life Call Centre! Kasinayagam Ajanthan of the UA Life Contact Center was recently honoured the titled Karate Instructor of the Year 2013 (Shotokan) by the Sri Lankan Karate International Federation (SKIF) and was featured in the CSN Sports Week telecast on 25th August 2013. Ajanthan currently serves as the Karate Coach at Sussex college, Nugegoda and Hindu College, Colombo 04. One of his students of Sussex college also won a Gold medal at the Western Province Karate Championship held in 2012. hqkshka weiqjrkaiays Ôú; rcik in`o;d wxyfha fiajh lrk ldiskdh.ï wcka;ka 2013 jif¾ fyd`ou lrdf;a mqyqkqlre ^fidfgdaldka& jyfhka YS%,xld wka;¾cd;sl lrdf;a iïfï,kfha (SKIF) f.!rjfhka msÿï,eîh' fï o¾yk 2013 wf.daia;= 25 jeksod CSN ls%vd kd,sldfõ úldyh úh' wcka;ka fï jk úg kqf.af.dv ifilaia mdif,a iy fld<u 04 yskaÿ úohd,fha lrdf;a mqyqkqlre f,i fiajh lrh ' 2012 jif¾ Tyqf.a YsIHfhla niakdysr m<d;a lrdf;a Y+r;dj,sfha rka molalula Èkd.ekSug iu;a úh' A+dpad; m\;a+ud;]; MAs; fhg;gwjp gpuptf;fhd miog;g epiyaj;ij NrHe;j fhrpehafk; m[e;jd;> 2013Mk; Mz;bd; rpwe;j fuhj;nj topfhl;bahf (Shotokan) njhpt nra;ag;gl;bue;jhh.,e;j njhpit,yq;if fuhj;nj rhtnjr ikak; (SKIF) Kd;ndLj;jpUe;jJ.,e;j epfo;t CSN njhiyf;fhl;rp miytupirapy; 2013 Mf];l; khjk; 25Mk; jpfjp xspgug;g nra;ag;gl;bue;jj. m[e;jd; jw;nghj ENfnfhl> rnrf;]; fy;y}hp kw;wk; nfhok;g 04>,e;J fy;y}hp Mfpatw;wpd; khzthfsf;f fuhj;nj gapw;wtpg;ghsuhf gzpahw;wp tufpwhh. 2012Mk; Mz;L eilngw;w Nky; khfhzj;j;ffhd fuhj;nj Nghl;bfspy; rnrf;]; fy;y}hpia NrHe;j,tupd; khzth xuth jq;fg;gjf;fk; xd;iw ntw;wpue;jikak; Fwpg;gplj;jf;fJ. CRICKET Western Zone 01 Cricket Carnival The Annual Cricket Carnival of the Western Zone 01 was held on the 13th of July 2013 at the Gampaha Henrathgoda Botanical Garden Grounds with the presence of the Marketing & Life Distribution General Manager Mr. Rukman Weerarathne and the Assistant General Manager Life Distribution Mr. Susantha Abeythunga. This event was organized to enhance the unity and to develop the relationships among the Zonal Sales staff. Ja- Ela Region won the overall championship. All the sales staff and their family members participated to the event, making the event a huge success. hqkshka weiqjrkaiays ngysr wxl tl l,dmfha jd¾isl ls%lü iekfl<sh 2013 cq,s 13 fjksod.ïmy fykr;af.dv WoaNso WoHdkfha ls%vd msáfha wf,ú iy Ôú; rcik fnodyeíï idudkhdêldí relauka ùrr;ak iy Ôú; rcik fnodyeífï ksfhdach idudkhdêldí iqika; wfí;=x. hk uy;=kaf.a m%odk;ajfhka meje;aúk ' fuu wjia:dj ixúodkh lf<a l,dmfha wf,ú wxyfha ld¾h ukav,fha tlsfkld w;r tluq;=ndjh iy wfkhdakh iïnkao;d jeäèhqkq lsífï wruqk we;sjh iuia; Y+r;djh Èkd.;af;a cdwe, l,dmhh ' wf,ú wxyfha ish fokd iy mjq,aj, wh iynd.s jq fuu úñ;% Wf<, b;d id¾:lj meje;aúk ',lk;ngw;wj.,e;j epfo;tpy; re;ijg;glj;jy; kw;wk; MAs; tpepnahf gphptpd; nghj KfhikahsH Uf;kd; tpuuj;d kw;wk; MAs; tpepnahf gphptpd; cjtp nghj KfhikahsH Rre;j mnghjq;f MfpNahH gq;fgw;wpapue;jdh.,e;j epfo;t xuikg;ghl;ilak;> gpuhe;jpa kl;lj;jpy; gzpahw;wk; CopaHfs; kj;jpapy; cwtfis Nkk;gLj;Jk; tifapy; Vw;ghL nra;ag;gl;bue;jj. [h-vy gpuhe;jpak;,e;j Nghl;bapd; rk;gpad; gl;lj;ij ntd;wpue;jj. midj;j tpw;gid mjpfhhpfsk;> mthfspd; FLk;g mq;fj;jthfsld;,e;j epfo;tpy; gq;nfw;wpue;jdh. LEMONADE CRICKET TOURNAMENT Debutants, Union Assurance PLC dethroned the defending champions, HNB, who held the title for the past three years, winning the annual MCA Over 40 Sixes for the FIRST TIME IN UA HISTORY! The tournament was sponsored by Ceylon Cold Stores PLC and was contested for the Elephant Lemonade Trophy. The team who won the MCA Over-40 Sixes is as follows - Priyankara Abeyratne (Captain), Rukman Weeraratne, Eric Upashantha (Best Batsman), Sanjaya Attanayake (The batsman to hit the highest number of sixes in the tournament and Man of the Final), Anil Fonseka (Best Bowler), Priyankara Jayanama, Susil Jayasinghe and Wasantha Katukurunda Nkw;F gpuhe;jpa 01,d; tulhe;j fpupf;nfl; fspahl;l epfo;t 2013 [{iy 13Mk; jpfjp fk;g`h n`d;uj;nfhl jhtu G+q;fh ikjhdj;jpy;