The inauguration of the internship was marked by a luncheon at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, where the Executive Committee of Union Assurance hosted the participants to provide insights about the Company.
Uniship offers a unique internship programme designed to help undergraduates gain practical insights into Company operations, setting them on a path to excel in their careers.
The participants in this exclusive programme were meticulously chosen through an innovative selection process.
The chosen undergraduates form an exclusive cohort of talent, who have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, expand their professional network, and immerse themselves in the corporate world.
Upon completion, the undergraduates will receive a prestigious certificate recognising their dedication to the programme.
The Chief People Officer of Union Assurance, Imtiyaz Aniff, stated,
“We are thrilled to witness the launch of our innovative internship programme; an initiative that strongly resonates with our commitment to developing the next generation of talent.
On behalf of the Company, I would like to extend my heartfelt best wishes to all participants.
May this experience be enriching and progressive, setting the stage for a promising and successful future for each participant.”
Union Assurance is a subsidiary of the John Keells Group, one of Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerates.
The Company has completed over three decades of success with a Market Capitalisation of Rs. 23.9 Bn, and a Life Fund of Rs. 63.9 Bn as of end September 2023.
Set to protect lives and enrich the well-being of all Sri Lankans, Union Assurance offers Life Insurance solutions that cover the health, investment, protection, retirement, and education needs of Sri Lankans.
With an island-wide branch network and a workforce that is over 4,000-strong, Union Assurance continues to invest in people, products, and processes with a customer-centric focus to be responsive to emerging changes in the Life Insurance industry.