Uganda’s insurance professionals stepped away from their boardrooms and offices to trade formal wear for sports gear as 52 insurance companies gathered for the 11th Insurance Training College (ITC) Insurance Sports Gala.
Held at Jeph International University, the annual event brought together insurers, brokers, agents, regulators and other industry stakeholders for a day of competition, networking and team building under the theme “Play Strong, Stay Protected.”
The usually corporate environment of the insurance sector gave way to football pitches, volleyball courts, swimming lanes and running tracks as participants embraced activities aimed at promoting wellness, collaboration and stronger professional relationships.
Speaking at the gala, Insurance Training College (ITC) Principal Saul Sseremba said the event provides an important opportunity for industry players to connect beyond their everyday business engagements.
“While our organizations may compete in business, we share a common purpose of protecting lives, businesses and communities. Events like these strengthen relationships, encourage collaboration and reinforce the unity that continues to move our industry forward,” Sseremba said.
The ITC Sports Gala has grown into one of the insurance industry’s major annual engagements, offering stakeholders an opportunity to promote healthy living while strengthening partnerships across the sector.
The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), Dr Protazio Sande, who was the guest of honour, applauded the industry’s commitment to teamwork and employee wellness.
“The strength of Uganda’s insurance industry lies in its ability to work together. When we build stronger relationships, we build a stronger industry. The teamwork, discipline and camaraderie demonstrated here are the same qualities that enable us to better serve the people and businesses that rely on insurance every day,” Dr Sande said.
At the end of the competitions, ICEA Lion Uganda emerged as the overall champions with 615 points, taking home the winners’ trophy presented by Dr Sande.
Prudential Uganda finished second with 542.5 points, while Old Mutual Insurance Company took third place with 485 points.
Winners by Category
- Football: ICEA Lion
- Netball: ICEA Lion
- Basketball: ICEA Lion
- Volleyball: Jubilee Insurance
- Swimming: Prudential Uganda
- Tug of War: Prudential Uganda
- Sack Race: Alliance Insurance
- Bottle Balancing: Old Mutual Insurance Company
