2026 Archive
TSEV Congratulates Graduates of Accident Insurance Training
TSEV thanked the graduates of its 43rd Basic Insurance Training Programme's Accident Insurance line and wished them career success.
AFSAD Article Examines Insurance Agencies Selling Assistance Products
Ahmet Genç writes that insurance agencies may sell assistance company products with permission from SEDDK (Türkiye's insurance and pension regulator).
Morningstar DBRS: Reinsurance access critical for Florida
Morningstar DBRS says continued access to affordable, easily available reinsurance remains critical to the long-term stability of Florida's market.
Insurify Blocks Meta's AI Assistant Muse From Its Platform
Insurify blocked Meta's AI assistant Muse from its platform, saying it strips out information consumers need for informed insurance decisions.
Marsh Securities CEO Kumar urges flexibility from ILS investors
Marsh Securities CEO Shiv Kumar said ILS investors must broaden their mandates as reinsurers offer wide cover in a softening, capacity-rich market.
AXA Sigorta Holds Second House of Brokers Event for Broker Partners
At the gathering, AXA Sigorta shared insights with brokers and captive partners on the industry's future and evolving customer needs.
IMO Cargo and Container Sub-Committee Completes 12th Session
The IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers addressed ship safety guidelines and IMSBC Code updates at its 14-18 September 2026 session.
Allstate's August Cat Losses Push Annual Total to $3.15bn
Allstate's $748 million in August catastrophe losses, driven by 21 separate events, lifted its current aggregate-year pre-tax total to $3.15 billion.
UK insurers criticise Bank of England's stress test
The PRA's three-week DyGIST test in May subjected insurers to a sequence of earthquake, hurricane, windstorm, flood and cyber crises.
Aon: Institutional Capital Becomes Core Reinsurance Infrastructure
Aon says institutional capital reached almost a fifth of global reinsurance capital market capacity in the first half of 2026.
Florida Pension Fund Diversifies ILS, Eyes Lloyd's Investment
Senior portfolio manager Subhasis Das said ILS investments equal about 0.9% of the $234.6 billion Florida Retirement System pension fund.
Swiss Re: A Storm Like 1926's Great Miami Hurricane Would Cost $200bn
The National Hurricane Center says a system off Bermuda could grow into a Category 5 storm that would cost insurers up to $300 billion if it hits Miami.
TSB represented Türkiye's insurance sector at Kazakhstan forum
TSB Chair Ahmet Yaşar detailed Türkiye's mandatory disaster insurance experience and structural reforms at the Kazakhstan Insurance Forum in Almaty.
Agecroft: property reinsurance tail risk more manageable than assumed
Agecroft Partners CEO Don Steinbrugge urged institutional investors to consider property catastrophe reinsurance as an asset class.
Verisk Maplecroft: Food Security Risk Fuels Unrest in Asia
The risk consultancy says war in Iran and a powerful El Niño are together threatening Asia's food production, raising the risk of unrest.
BMA to prioritise risk substance over contract form for PSPI
The Bermuda Monetary Authority published a stakeholder letter on the PSPI framework nine months after the consultation began.
Climate and Seismic Factors Made Nepal Disaster Unpredictable
A World Weather Attribution study found the 26 August disaster that killed more than 1,300 people in Nepal was driven by climate and seismic factors.
Dr.Sigorta Chair Bağcı: Premiums Grew Tenfold in 30 Years
Bağcı said Türkiye's per capita premium production rose tenfold in 30 years, from about $30 in 1996 to nearly $360 in 2025, as the gap with Europe stayed wide.
TSB Publishes 2025 Activity Report on Insurance, Pension Sector
TSB released its 2025 Activity Report, covering sector trends in Türkiye's insurance and pension industries and their contribution to the economy.
Neova Sigorta's 2025 report wins LACP Platinum Award
Scoring 99 out of 100, the report ranked 87th worldwide and 24th in the EMEA region, placing it among Türkiye's top 25 activity reports.
DASK to represent Türkiye at Paris disaster insurance forum
Türk Reasürans's Özgür Bülent Koç and DASK's Balkır Demirkan will attend CCR's Paris forum from 15-18 September on its behalf.
Başkent University Offers BASİAD Members 20% Master's Discount
Başkent University is offering BASİAD members a 20% discount on its master's degree programmes, as part of an effort to widen access to education in Türkiye.
Eda Alptekin Becomes New Chair of AVSAD
At a meeting of its board, AVSAD unanimously elected its former secretary general, Eda Alptekin, as the association's new chair.
SAB Launches Agency Support Line Against Unfair Terminations
SAB has launched a free legal advice hotline for insurance agencies that receive termination notices citing loss ratios or missed targets.
Insurance Choice Should Rest on Trust, Not Just Price
Insurance agencies say they stand by policyholders through the claims process, and that trust should matter as much as price when choosing a policy.
ESAD Strengthens Sector Cooperation With Institutional Visits
ESAD Chair Kocamanoğlu visited Anadolu Sigorta's West Region Manager Helvacıoğlu Ertuğrul to discuss risk management, claims processes and digitalisation.
ESAD Continues Member Visits To Advance Insurance Sector
ESAD Chair Kocamanoğlu and Secretary General Zengin visited agency owner Ramazan Gürsoy to discuss operational processes and the sector's future.
AVSAD Issues Public Statement
AVSAD's board said it parted ways with the former chair over an election manifesto prepared without its knowledge, adding that nine people resigned.
Question Low Insurance Prices, Avoid Hidden Costs
Cheap insurance policies can carry missing cover and high deductibles that turn into hidden costs, so a reliable agency matters most.
Trust Licensed Agencies for Your Insurance Needs
Policyholders should work with licensed insurance agencies that tailor policies to their needs in order to protect their policy rights.
Trust Your Insurance Agency for Strong Protection
Reliable agencies build customer trust through clear communication and insurer backing; experts advise consumers not to give up on agencies.
TSB's Özgür Obalı Loses Father-in-Law Bülent Toksözlü
Bülent Toksözlü, father-in-law of TSB Secretary General Özgür Obalı, has died; his funeral prayer will be held in Kadıköy on 16 July.
ESAD Continues Member Visits To Strengthen Insurance Sector
ESAD Chair Ersoy Kocamanoğlu visited Mavi Sigorta's Aylin Topçu Yaldır and Zuhal Akbulut to hear members' requests and suggestions.
SAB Welcomes Orient Sigorta's New General Manager
SAB's board visited Orient Sigorta's new General Manager Erkan Işıksal to discuss agencies' expectations and prospects for sector growth.
ESAD Strengthens Sector Through Member Visits
ESAD Chair Ersoy Kocamanoğlu visited İms Sigorta owner Mustafa İmrak to discuss the sector's current state and the profession's needs.
Sigortacılık Acente Adopts 360-Degree Coverage Approach
Sigortacılık Acente has adopted a 360-degree approach to its insurance policies, aiming to make processes more transparent for customers.
SAB Responds to Terminations Over Claims and Premiums
SAB Health Commission Chair Enver Emre Nalcı said termination notices citing claims and premium ratios are unfair to agencies.
Dr. Burçin Önder Visits ESAD For University-Sector Talks
ESAD's management met İzmir University of Economics rector's advisor Dr. Burçin Önder to discuss university-sector cooperation and skilled workforce training.
BASİAD Lays Wreath at Anıtkabir to Commemorate Atatürk
BASİAD board members laid a wreath at Atatürk's mausoleum in Anıtkabir, reaffirming their commitment to the values of the Republic.
ELSADER Attends Insurance Agencies Summit, Backs Agency Growth
An ELSADER delegation attending the Insurance Agencies Summit said the sector's sustainable growth depends on working shoulder to shoulder with agencies.
SAB Calls on Young People to Join Internship Survey
Istanbul insurance agencies launched a three-question survey on intern student demand, aiming to bring qualified young talent into the sector.
İzmir Insurance Professionals Meet To Boost Cooperation
İzmir Chamber of Commerce's Insurance Committee and ESAD visited Chair Mahmut Özgener to thank the chamber for backing the Sigorta İzmir fair.
ESAD Commission Holds First Meeting, Stresses Joint Growth
ESAD's Private Pension and Life Insurance Agencies Commission held its first board meeting to review shared goals and its work plan.
Together We Are Stronger: Valuable Insights from Lösante Hospital
Lösante Hospital Deputy General Manager Hande Çalık and Corporate Marketing staff member Nevcan Türkyaman shared valuable insights for the insurance sector.
SAB and Genel Servis Hold Successful Summer Event
SAB and Genel Servis held their 'Hello Summer' event at Genel Servis's İkitelli branch on 19 June, bringing sector figures together.
SAB and Genel Servis Update 'Hello Summer' Meet-up Time
The 'Hello Summer' meet-up organised by SAB and Genel Servis on 19 June 2026 has been rescheduled to run from 17:30 to 21:30.
Valuable Talks and Networking at Insurance Stakeholders Fair
At its stand at the Insurance Stakeholders Cooperation Fair and Summit, TÜSAF discussed the role of agencies in the sector and the challenges they face.
ELSADER Chair M. Harun Barut Speaks Out After İzmir Fair
ELSADER Chair Barut said unauthorised insurance activity and unfair competition are damaging the sector at the İzmir fair.
Insurance Stakeholders Summit Held in İzmir
At the İzmir Insurance Stakeholders Summit, attended by TSB Chair Ahmet Yaşar, sector representatives discussed cooperation and digital transformation.
SAB and Genel Servis to Host Istanbul Insurance Meet-up
SAB and Genel Servis will host insurance agencies and board members at İkitelli on 19 June 2026 for a networking event.
SAB Health Commission Holds Meeting on Sector's Future
SAB's Health Insurance Commission met with Biruni University Hospital to discuss health insurance's future and policyholder satisfaction.
SAB Sets Cooperation Meeting on Health Insurance Strategy
SAB and Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital will meet on 3 June 2026 to discuss health insurance practices and sector expectations.
Atlas Sigorta Holds Productive Talks For İzmir Fair
Atlas Sigorta General Manager Murat Polat met İZFAŞ Fairs Manager Yeşim Yiğit to discuss organising the İzmir fair and cooperation opportunities.
Medicana Health Group Holds Productive Talks With ESAD
Medicana Health Group's İzmir Hospital management met ESAD Chair Ersoy Kocamanoğlu to discuss joint projects planned for 2026.
BASİAD Addresses Unfair Competition in the Insurance Sector
BASİAD's board assessed unfair competition practices in the insurance sector and prepared proposals to submit to regulatory authorities.
İSAD Congratulates Ahmet Yaşar on Election as TSB Chair
İSAD's board visited Türkiye Sigorta Birliği Chair Ahmet Yaşar in İstanbul to congratulate him on his election to the post.
Istanbul Women's Choir Marks 18-Year Music Journey
The Istanbul Women's Choir, founded 18 years ago as the SAB Women's Choir, will mark its anniversary on 16 May at Üsküdar University.
SBM Begins Mandatory Motor Number Masking from 15 May
SBM has made masking of engine and chassis numbers mandatory from 15 May to boost data security, without affecting agencies' policy work.
Strengthening Sector Dynamics: ESAD Visits Its Members
ESAD Chair Ersoy Kocamanoğlu and Secretary General Bahadır Zengin visited Özcanlı Sigorta owner Fevzi Özcanlı to hear members' requests and expectations.
Countdown Begins For İzmir's Historic Insurance Summit
The Sigorta İzmir Insurance Stakeholders Cooperation Fair and Summit runs 11-13 June 2026, with ESAD hosting visitors at stand A-104.
Board Meeting Addresses Unfair Competition Among Agencies
The board addressed unfair competition facing insurance agencies and considered academic projects and inter-professional cooperation as solutions.
Enpara Ends Refund Campaign, Cites Professional Ethics
Enpara has announced it is ending its refund campaign; the software updates are to be completed within 7-15 days.
SAB Secures End to Unfair 'Commission Refund' Practice
SAB said Enpara's 'commission refund' practice, which had disadvantaged agencies, has been stopped after talks with the company.
Insurance Agencies in Türkiye Push for Independent Chamber
Insurance agencies in Türkiye said they would back steps to strengthen the sector's representation by forming an independent chamber.
Commission Refund Campaign Halted After Unfair Competition Row
SAB, an insurance agencies' association in Türkiye, said on 6 May 2026 that Enpara's 15% cash refund campaign on kasko policies had been halted after talks.
SAB Launches School Project to Build Insurance Awareness
SAB's Education Commission, working with the Ministry of National Education, will teach risk and insurance concepts in high schools.
Academic Cooperation Shapes The Future Of Insurance
ESAD Chair Ersoy Kocamanoğlu and Secretary General Bahadır Zengin held academic cooperation talks at İzmir Demokrasi University's Vocational School.
ESAD Continues Member Visits to Advance the Profession
ESAD Chair Ersoy Kocamanoğlu and Secretary General Bahadır Zengin visited Tekkol Sigorta's Buğra Tekkol to hear members' requests and suggestions.
BASİAD, Başkent University Continue Insurance Sector Cooperation
BASİAD's board took the first steps with Başkent University's Faculty of Commercial Sciences on cooperation projects to develop the insurance sector.
TÜSAF Issues Unfair Competition Warning to the Sector
TÜSAF said on 5 May 2026 that bank and digital channels' refund campaigns amounted to unfair competition and urgently called on SEDDK to step in.
ELSADER Urges Swift Risturn Law Amid Unfair Competition
ELSADER Chair M. Harun Barut urged swift passage of the Risturn Law and referral of the issue to the Competition Authority.
SAB Congratulates Ahmet Yaşar on Election as TSB Chair
SAB's board visited newly elected TSB Chair Ahmet Yaşar to discuss the sector's outlook and steps toward sustainable growth.
Insurance Sector To Meet At İzmir Cooperation Summit
The Sigorta İzmir Insurance Stakeholders Cooperation Fair and Summit will be held at Fuar İzmir on 11-13 June 2026, bringing together the sector's stakeholders.
TOBB SAİK, İTO and ELSADER Chairs Visit New TSB Chair
TOBB SAİK Chair Korkut, İTO Insurance Professional Committee Chair Yılmaz and ELSADER Chair Barut paid a courtesy visit to new TSB Chair Ahmet Yaşar.
BASİAD Offers Free Dental Check-ups for Members and Families
BASİAD members and their families are being offered free dental check-ups at Gordion Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı under a signed protocol.
Domestic Freight Emerges as Opportunity for Agencies
As price competition squeezes agencies in motor lines, domestic freight and logistics cargo insurance stands out as a less competitive, technical niche.
Insurance Sector's Future Lies in a Value-Based Approach
SAB said protecting trust and ethical values, not price competition alone, will determine the insurance sector's long-term future.
Building The Insurance Sector's Future With Young People
ESAD Secretary General Bahadır Zengin met İzmir Demokrasi University Vocational School students to discuss internship and employment opportunities.
Insurance Agencies Strengthen Ties at Tunalı Motorlu Araçlar
BASİAD's board visited Tunalı Motorlu Araçlar and exchanged views on developing sector cooperation aimed at strengthening insurance agencies.
SEDDK Suspends Magdeburger Sigorta's Policy Authority
SEDDK suspended Magdeburger Sigorta's policy-issuing authority on 16 April 2026; SAB urges agencies to follow official guidance closely.
SEDDK Suspends Magdeburger Sigorta's Policy-Writing Authority
Under SEDDK board decision no. 1693 of 15 April 2026, Magdeburger Sigorta's authority to issue and renew policies in all lines was suspended from 16 April 2026.
TSB Thanks Outgoing Chair, Welcomes New Management
TSB thanked outgoing Chair Uğur Gülen for service to the sector and wished new Chair Ahmet Yaşar and the new board success.
Istanbul Governor's Office Backs Insurance Education Drive
SAB presented the Istanbul Governor's Office with projects, including a shadow play, to build insurance awareness among schoolchildren.
DASK Discusses Claims Processes During Adıyaman Visit
DASK representative Gamze Polat visited Adıyaman, one of the provinces hit hardest by the 2023 earthquakes, to review claims processes and policy accuracy.
ELSADER Sends Congratulatory Message to New TSB Chair
ELSADER Chair M. Harun Barut congratulated Ahmet Yaşar on his election as TSB Chair and wished the new term well for the sector.
Ahmet Yaşar Elected Chair of TSB at General Meeting
Ahmet Yaşar won TSB's 72nd Ordinary General Meeting chair election on 8 April 2026 with 30 votes, becoming the association's 22nd chair.
Regional Associations Hold Insurance Agencies Meeting in Adıyaman
The Adıyaman Insurance Agencies Association and Anadolu Asist held a breakfast meeting on 28 March 2026, joined by TÜSAF and SAİK figures.
SEDDK Issues Implementing Circular for Loss Adjusters
SEDDK's Circular No. 2026/7, dated 31 March 2026, set claims-file loss adjuster assignments via EKSİST and piloted a 1,000-point performance system.
Istanbul Deputy Governor Briefed on SAB Disaster Project
Istanbul Deputy Governor Mahmut Hersanlıoğlu met SAB to discuss its Disaster Communication and Field Support Project for emergencies.
Strengthening Sector Ties: ESAD Visits Member Mehmet Özdemir
ESAD Chair Kocamanoğlu, Secretary General Zengin and Treasurer Tura visited Signature Özdemir Sigorta's Mehmet Özdemir to discuss the agency structure.
İSAD Members Gather for a Breakfast Meeting in İstanbul
İSAD brought insurance agencies together for breakfast in İstanbul, with sponsorship from RS Holding and sigortaacentesi.com.
SAB Presents Istanbul Risk Strategy to Governor Gül
SAB presented Istanbul Governor Davut Gül with a report on closing the city's risk protection gap and improving risk management.
ELSADER Iftar Dinner: Barut Delivers Solidarity Message
ELSADER held its Ramadan iftar programme on 18 March 2026, where Chair M. Harun Barut spoke about professional solidarity and togetherness.
Insurance Professionals Gather for Iftar in Antalya
SİİD brought sector professionals together at an iftar dinner held at the historic Parlak Restaurant in Antalya, fostering solidarity.
EY Publishes Results of 2026 Global Insurance Outlook Research
EY's 2026 Global Insurance Outlook, published in March 2026, said insurers must focus on growth, AI, cost discipline, private capital and culture.
Sigortalı Anadolu Summit 2026 to Unite Academia, Sector
The Sigortalı Anadolu Summit returns to Ankara for a third edition on 9 May 2026, uniting academia and the insurance sector on demographic transformation.
SAB Holds Third Health-Sector Cooperation Workshop
SAB brought together 17 healthcare institutions at a workshop aimed at improving policyholder experience and health insurance sustainability.
İSAD Celebrates Women's Impact on International Women's Day
İSAD celebrated the labour, determination and contributions of women in the insurance sector on 8 March, International Women's Day.
ESAD Agencies Grow Stronger Together For The Future
ESAD organises participatory events to strengthen professional solidarity, building a cooperation platform for insurance agencies.
Association Mourns Member Necmettin Kurt's Passing
SAB member Necmettin Kurt has died; his funeral will be held in Küçükçekmece on 5 March 2026 after the afternoon prayer.
BASİAD Signs New Protocol to Strengthen Its Members
BASİAD signed a protocol with Gordion Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Polikliniği, which is expected to increase members' access to healthcare services.
SAB Board Visits Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Management
SAB Chair Ayhan Çalık and Vice Chair Murat Arseven met Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik's leadership to discuss sector trends and agencies' expectations.
SAB Chair Meets Ziraat Bankası Board Member Kılıç
SAB Chair Ayhan Çalık met Ziraat Bankası board member Fazlı Kılıç to discuss cooperation between banking and insurance.
SAB Offers Agencies Legal Roadmap on AcnTURK Letters
SAB reviewed AcnTURK Sigorta's current-account letters to agencies and offered a five-point roadmap plus free legal support.
SAB Surveys Agencies Hit by License Cancellations
SAB launched an eight-question survey to measure losses among agencies affected by the license cancellations of four insurers.
AcnTURK Licenses Cancelled by SEDDK; SAB Launches Survey
SAB launched a six-question survey to gauge the impact of SEDDK's 4 February 2026 cancellation of AcnTURK Sigorta's licenses across all lines of business.
İSAD Strengthens Ties with İstanbul Dental Health Centre
İSAD (an insurance agencies' association in İstanbul) visited Alpi Diş Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi to discuss cooperation opportunities for its members.
İSAD Brings Together Anadolu Yakası Agencies for Breakfast
İSAD Chair Berrin Dinç brought together insurance agencies on İstanbul's Anadolu Yakası for breakfast to discuss sector dynamics and agencies' expectations.
BASİAD Holds Productive Meeting With Genel Servis
BASİAD discussed service cooperation and projects to be developed for its members in a meeting with Genel Servis management.
SAB Marks 40th Anniversary of Insurance Agency Profession
SAB brought together former board members and long-standing stakeholders to celebrate the association's 40th anniversary.
Participation Insurance Premiums Top 7.6 Billion TL
Türkiye's participation insurance sector raised its total premium production by 44.3% to reach 7.6 billion TL in January 2026, new data shows.
İSAD Brings Insurance Representatives Together in İstanbul
Under İSAD Chair Berrin Dinç, many insurance agencies from İstanbul's European side attended a breakfast event in the city.
İSAD Chair Berrin Dinç Attends Tüsaf Meeting in Ankara
İSAD Chair Berrin Dinç attended a meeting of Tüsaf in Ankara, holding various talks within the framework of Law No. 5684.
Key Developments in Ship Design and Construction from IMO SDC 12
IMO SDC's 12th session addressed ship design standards, construction methods and environmental sustainability issues in the shipbuilding sector.
ESAD Strengthens Ties Through Member Visits
ESAD Secretary General Bahadır Zengin met Önder Yerli and Okan Yerli of Yerli Sigorta, strengthening the association's ties with its members.
Cooperation Strengthened For Sustainable Future In Auto Service
Avek İzmir Service manager Melek Ayas and claims consultant Pınar Altunay met colleagues to build transparent service models with agencies.
Successful Meeting At Egepol Hospitals Strengthens Ties
ESAD Chair Ersoy Kocamanoğlu met Egepol Hospitals CEO Dr. Özgen Aytaç to discuss free health services and check-up benefits for members.
Zurich Türkiye CEO Yıldız Assesses Global Risks for 2026
Zurich Türkiye CEO Yılmaz Yıldız assessed global risks for 2026 on Habertürk TV, noting 90% of respondents feel pessimistic.
BASİAD Starts the Year With a Productive Programme
BASİAD's board held its first meeting in January, assigning duties and listing various projects in line with its 2023 goals.
Reşit Çakas, Veteran of Türkiye's Insurance Sector, Dies
Reşit Çakas, a former SAB board chair and Marmara University lecturer, has died; his funeral was held on 1 February 2026 in Istanbul.
Strategic Cooperation Boosts Insurance Agencies' Efficiency
ESAD Chair Kocamanoğlu and Secretary General Zengin met İzmir Egepol Hospitals CEO Dr. Aytaç to discuss health-insurance cooperation.
ESAD Visits New Management Of İzmir Drivers' Chamber
ESAD Chair Kocamanoğlu and Secretary General Zengin visited İzmir Drivers' Chamber's new chair Özkan to discuss cooperation with the insurance sector.
ESAD Strengthens Ties With Its Members
ESAD visited Ayfer Çine Yavaş and Mehmet Çürüksu of Sigortam Zirve Sigorta to hear their views and suggestions directly.
ESAD Strengthens Member Ties Through Ege Hayat Visit
ESAD used a visit from Ege Hayat Emeklilik Sigorta General Manager Hasancan Türkoğlu to revisit the association's mission in the health field.
Strengthening Ties: Ysk Sigorta Hosts ESAD
As part of its member visits, ESAD visited Ysk Sigorta manager Mert Yasakcılar to hear the manager's views on the sector.
TARSİM Visits Storm-Hit Greenhouse Growers in Aksu, Kumluca
A TARSİM delegation visited storm-damaged greenhouse growers in Aksu and Kumluca on 28 January to stress the need for agricultural insurance.
Strengthening Ties: ESAD Visits Gençalp Sigorta
ESAD representatives visited member Gençalp Sigorta manager Hakan Rıdvan Gençalp to hear views and suggestions for the association's work.
Strengthening Ties: ESAD Visits Özmen Sigorta
As part of its member visits, ESAD visited Özmen Sigorta owner Ozan Özmen, strengthening ties between the association and its members.
ESAD Visits Member Soner Üveren Sigorta to Strengthen Ties
ESAD Health Commission Chair Enver Emre Nalcı visited Soner Üveren Sigorta to thank the firm and strengthen ties with members.
Agricultural Insurance Meeting Held at ETSO in Erzurum
ETSO's 26th Professional Committee addressed state-backed agricultural insurance at its January 2026 meeting, attended by TARSİM and other agricultural bodies.
Sönmez First Turkish Player to Reach Australian Open Third Round
Zeynep Sönmez became the first Turkish tennis player to reach the third round at the Australian Open after coming through the qualifying rounds.
Istanbul Launches 'A Meal From the Heart' Project for Children
TSB Vice Chair Ahmet Yaşar attended the launch meeting for the Istanbul Children's Foundation's 'Gönülden Bir Öğün' project for disadvantaged children.
ESAD Reviews Sector Developments At January Meeting
ESAD's board met on 20 January 2026 to assess market conditions and regulatory practices and discuss shared solutions to sector problems.
TOBB SAİK Holds Its First 2026 Meetings in Istanbul
TOBB SAİK held its first 2026 Executive Committee meeting, Sector Assembly meeting and a TÜSAF consultation with provincial chairs in Istanbul.
2026 Young Entrepreneur Support: Tax Break Up, Aid Cut
Türkiye's 2026 support for entrepreneurs under 29 raises the tax exemption limit to 400,000 TL but scraps the 12-month Bağ-Kur premium support.
Safety Standards for Work Equipment Updated in Türkiye
A regulatory amendment published on 23 December 2025 updated periodic inspection, accreditation and wind turbine standards for work equipment.
Insurance: A Safeguard Against Life's Storms
Insurance agencies stand by policyholders during natural disasters, offering risk analysis and the right coverage to prevent losses.
TÜGAP Akademi Announces Agency Development Program
TÜGAP Akademi announced its Agency Development Program will run from 19 January to 18 February 2026, with applications open through tugap.com.tr.
Private Pension State Contribution Cut From 30% to 20%
A presidential decision published 7 January 2026 cut the state contribution for lira private pension payments from 30% to 20%, fixing the bonus at 500 TL.
Türkiye's Insurance Sector Targets Strong Growth Beyond 2025
TSB Chair Uğur Gülen said premium production neared 1.2 trillion TL in 2025 and is expected to maintain this performance in 2026.
2026 DASK Tariff: Maximum Cover Rises to 2,095,462 TL
A decision updated 2026 DASK limits: maximum cover rose to 2,095,462 TL, with minimum premiums by risk zone set between 505 and 1,951 TL.