Union Assurance Shines at 50th ICASL Annual Report Awards

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) recently concluded its Golden Jubilee Annual Report Awards Ceremony, with award winners being recognised for financial and non-financial reporting excellence. Recipients of the awards come from a variety of sectors, bound by the common thread of responsible, credible, and accurate reporting. First conducted in 1964, the Annual Report Awards aims to create a platform to promote transparency in financial reporting while enhancing reporting standards in keeping with global best practices. These awards have become a benchmark for many leading corporations in the public and private sectors, signifying excellence in financial reporting.

Union Assurance Finance team after receiving their award At this year’s award ceremony – as in previous years, Union Assurance was celebrated as one of the strongest contenders – managing to clinch three prestigious awards. The Company was recognised with the silver award in the insurance industry – making the Union Assurance Annual Report 2013 one of the best reports from the sector this year. At the same time, the company also secured two bronze awards for excellence in corporate governance disclosures, and management commentary. Union Assurance is the first private insurer to celebrate over 25 years of operations and is anchored by a team of experienced and dynamic professionals, a strong capital base, and reinsurance partnerships with highly rated global reinsurers. The UA brand is positioned on the promise of ‘trust’ and strives to deliver on this promise by being transparent, convenient, and respectful when dealing with all stakeholders – as reflected in its annual reporting process. Union Assurance PLC Director/CEO Dirk Pereira commenting on the continued success of Union Assurance at the ICASL Annual Report Awards stated, “We are honoured to be recognised for our commitment to transparency and excellence at this prestigious forum. These awards are in recognition of the company’s emphasis on ‘trust’. Therefore we would like to dedicate these awards to all our stakeholders who have been integral to the success of Union Assurance.

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