UCPB Gen celebrates golden year

MANILA, Philippines - UCPB General Insurance Co. Inc., one of the country’s leading non-life insurance groups, celebrated its 50th anniversary last Jan. 29 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

UCPB Gen officers and employees, brokers and agents from all over the country, and former employees took part in the celebration.

Heading the event were top executives led by UCPB Gen president Isabelo Africa, chairman Juan Andres Bautista and managing director Alfredo Tumacder Jr. The event commemorated two key milestones of the company: reaching their highest net income and breaching the P2-billion mark in insurance premiums in 2012.

First established as Allied Guarantee Insurance Company in January 1963, CocoLife acquired the company in 1989 and was renamed UCPB General Insurance Co. Inc. Since then, it has grown to become one of the biggest performers in the insurance industry, making them the first non-life insurance in the Philippines to be given an ISO 9001:2008 certification. With 50 years experience as a provider of complete solutions for both personal and commercial insurance needs, its variety of insurance products includes motorcar, homeowners, travel, and personal accident.

“There is so much to celebrate in our 50 years in the non-life insurance business. For most companies, this anniversary already means an end of an era, but for us in UCPB Gen, 50 years is just the beginning of something greater and more exciting. We have so much to look forward to and I would like to thank our employees for being with us all these years,” said UCPB Gen chairman Juan Andres Bautista.

The evening also symbolized the company’s journey towards customer service excellence empowered by their new tagline, “Every day starts with U.”

A special pinning ceremony of all employees and business partners recognized their roles and efforts in the company’s success. Employees who have been with the company for more than a decade were also given special recognition, highlighting UCPB Gen’s commitment to providing a competent environment for career growth.

Brokers and agents, on the other hand, considered to be part of their golden circle of partners, were also awarded for their contribution in reaching the P2-billion mark in insurance premiums.

Insurance Commission deputy commissioner Vida Chiong recognized the success of UCPB Gen as one of the most responsible partners in the Philippine insurance industry.

“UCPB Gen is already compliant of the Insurance Commission requirements in the coming years. This is a milestone that only a few companies can be proud of,” Chiong enthused.

UCPB Gen president Isabelo Africa also shared the company’s plans for continuous growth and excellence. “UCPB Gen has always been known to transform challenges into opportunities. We always strive to be the best that we can be, by being passionate to serve our clients and partners. UCPB Gen is known for its highest quality of work and we continue to do just that as we move forward and dream bigger dreams. Expect better systems and only the best in customer service from UCPB Gen now and in the coming years. We will remain committed not just to our clients, but to all our employees as well,” he said.

To know more about UCPB Gen, visit www.ucpbgen.