LOLC Insurance sponsors 141st Battle of the Blues

LOLC Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardena and LOLC Insurance CEO Kithsiri Gunawardana officially handing over the sponsorship cheque

The most anticipated event of the year in the Sri Lankan schools cricket calendar, the Royal-Thomian encounter, also known as the Battle of the Blues, will be held this year for the 141st time on 12, 13 and 14 March at the SSC Grounds. 

This year, LOLC Insurance will extend its fullest support as the official Insurance partner. The sponsorship cheque was handed over to the Principal of Royal College, Colombo and the Warden of St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia by LOLC Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardena and LOLC Insurance CEO Kithsiri Gunawardana at the launch event which was held recently. 

Partnering with one of the most looked forward to sporting events in the country involving multitudes of present and past students of two of the most acclaimed and prestigious schools in Sri Lanka, LOLC Insurance which is made up of LOLC General Insurance and LOLC Life Assurance takes another step forward in its passion to support sports and sportsmanship in Sri Lanka. 

Commenting on LOLC’s sponsorship, Kapila Jayawardena said: “LOLC is extremely proud and excited to partner with such a sporting event that encourages determination, passion and unity. The Royal-Thomian has a rich history and the encounter is unique, being the longest, uninterrupted cricket encounter in Sri Lanka and the second such in the world. Therefore, we consider it a great honour and privilege to come on board as the official Insurance partner.” 

A fully-owned subsidiary of one of Sri Lanka’s largest diversified conglomerates – the LOLC Group, LOLC Life Assurance offers tailor-made Life Insurance Solutions ranging from ‘Sureki Daru’ Child Insurance, Life Protect, Life Protect Plus, Reality Plan, Pension Plan, Triple Protection Plan and Home Loan Protections. 

LOLC General Insurance Limited too is a subsidiary of the LOLC Group that offers a comprehensive range of insurance solutions to both individuals and businesses with products such as Motor Insurance, Sureki Piyasa Home Insurance, Engineering Insurance, Travel Insurance, Title Insurance, Shop Insurance and much more.