The first half of 2017 represented for the Turkish insurance market a nominal growth in GWP of almost 12% to TRY 23.1 billion (EUR 5.8 billion), according to the data published by TSB - the local professional association.

Of the aggregate figure, the non-life sector contributed with TRY 19.8 billion or 85.7%, while the life segment generated TRY 3.3 billion (14.3% of total).

In terms of growth rates, the non-life sector grew by 7.6% while the life segment was up by 47.6%.

In non-life segment, it is worth to mention the 10.7% decrease in MTPL GWP, due the implementation of a premium ceiling in mid-April.

In the analised period, the largest insurer in the country in terms of GWP was ALLIANZ Sigorta with TRY 2.6 billion (market share of 11.3%), followed by ANADOLU Sigorta with TRY 2.3 billion (10.1%) and AXA Sigorta with TRY 1.4 billion (6.1%).

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Market portfolio (in EUR and TRY):

• Gross written premiums
• Paid claims
• Growth rates

Market rankings in EUR and TRY (GWP/ Market shares/Growth rates):

• Total market
• Life insurance
• Non-life
• Accidents
• Health
• Motor Hull
• Fire and allied perils
• Damages to property
• Motor vehicle liability
• GTPL