Increases market share to 2.7% and achieves a GWP growth of 131%
Wednesday 23rd June 2021, Colombo: Arpico Insurance PLC, a fully-owned subsidiary of one of Sri Lanka’s largest blue-chip conglomerates, Richard Pieris & Company PLC, takes a giant leap in the field of Life Insurance in Sri Lanka during the first quarter of 2021 by increasing their market share to 2.7% – up from the 1.8% of the previous year. Furthermore, the Company recorded a massive Gross Written Premium (GWP) growth of 131% over the same period of 2020, in addition to posting the highest-ever monthly performance in its nine-year history during March 2021, surpassing all previous achievements.
Commenting on the milestone, Kelum Senanayake – CEO, Arpico Insurance said, “We are delighted with the exceptional performance and to have witnessed the best quarter of our company’s history, especially amidst the economic downturn caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. In terms of GWP, we have achieved a growth of 131% over the first quarter of 2020 – the highest GWP growth amongst the Top 10 Life Insurance Companies in Sri Lanka. In addition, we have also achieved a 104% growth in the Number of Policies (NOP) issued over the same period of 2020, becoming the only company in the industry to record triple-digit growth in GWP and NOP figures during this period. I am pleased to state that the company’s performance is even well above our previous estimates, setting us on a trajectory of aggressive growth and progress for the rest of the year”.
He further added “despite the pandemic, the Life Insurance industry saw a robust growth of 16% during 2020 and we strongly believe that we have done our part to support this growth by continuing to go the extra mile for our policyholders, expanding our customer touchpoints and offering innovative insurance solutions such as Arpico CovidCare – Sri Lanka’s only insurance cover that is dedicated to Covid-19, which even covers the costs of the PCR test and the Covid-19 vaccine, in addition to numerous other benefits such as obtaining the cover for an entire year with one, easy premium”.
In a strategic move, the company recently established its fourth business sector comprising of a gamut of industry veterans with extensive experience in the field of life insurance in a fresh bid to serve a larger section of customers across the island and to gain market share and customer preference. The company continues to strengthen its portfolio and presently offers a range of world-class insurance solutions such as endowment, health insurance, term assurance, education, investment, retirement, group assurance, loan protection and relief plans amongst others. Arpico Insurance has also tied up with several prestigious banks and financial institutions to bolster their product portfolio and provide innovative offerings to their valued customers.
A subsidiary of Richard Pieris & Company PLC, one of the largest and most successful diversified business conglomerates in Sri Lanka with a history of almost 90 years, 50 subsidiary companies and 30,000 employees, Arpico Insurance PLC is a prominent and respected Life Insurance Company incorporated in 2011 and is regulated by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. With an unwavering commitment to serve with integrity, compassion and professionalism, Arpico Insurance is a Company that is among the top 10 Life Insurers of Sri Lanka and a Company that takes pride in being committed to provide Life Insurance for all, which is echoed in their slogan – Insurance for the Living.