Turkiye
STATISTICS: TÜRKIYE FY2025: positive evolution despite the challenging economic environment and cautious optimism for 2026
The Turkish insurance sector grew by 45.8% to TRY 1.22 trillion (EUR 24.27 billion) in 2025, according to data from the Insurance Association of Türkiye (TSB). In European currency, due to the exchange rates differences, the market change was~ 6.5% y-o-y.
TURKIYE: Fitch Ratings revises Anadolu Sigorta’s outlook to Positive from Stable
Fitch Ratings noted that Anadolu Anonim Turk Sigorta Sirketi's (Anadolu Sigorta), one of Turkiye's biggest insurers, has shown improved financial performance since 2023. The company’s return on equity was 34% in 2025 (vs 47% in 2024) and remained above inflation (31% in 2025; 44% in 2024), Middle East Insurance Review wrote.
Turkish insurers enter 2026 with cautious optimism, focus on technical discipline
The Turkish insurance sector is set to continue growing in real terms in 2026, despite persistent macroeconomic pressures, according to the Insurance Sector 2026 Outlook Survey conducted by the Insurance Association of Türkiye (TSB).
TURKIYE: The biggest non-life insurer records growth across all segments
Turkiye Sigorta, the biggest non-life insurer in the country, has a TRY 32 billion (USD 735 million) premium gap to the second biggest player, providing a structural competitive advantage, the company said in a statement on its financial results for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, Middle East Insurance Review wrote.
TURKIYE: Compulsory Disaster Insurance to be implemented in 2026
The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Authority (SEDDK), the Turkish Insurance Association (TSB), and the senior management of DASK (Turkish Natural Disaster Insurance Pool) have held a series of meetings on the anniversary of the massive earthquakes that occurred on 6 February 2023, Middle East Insurance Review wrote.
TURKIYE: The country's biggest life insurer records a 67% rise in net profits in 2025
Life and pension insurer Turkiye Hayat Emeklilik reported net profits of TRY 15.5 billion for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, which represents a 67% increase y-o-y, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
TURKIYE: Net profit of the biggest non-life insurer Turkiye Sigorta rises by 53% in 2025
Istanbul-headquartered state-controlled Turkiye Sigorta has posted net profits of TRY 19.43 billion (USD 448 million) for 2025, which is 52.7% more y-o-y, according to the company's financial statements, Middle East Insurance Review wrote.
TURKIYE: Last year 20% of vehicle owners cancelled motor insurance policies
Approximately 20% of registered vehicles in Turkiye MTPL insurance (traffic insurance), according to Quick Sigorta General Manager Eyup Ozsoy, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
TURKIYE: Interest in participation-based insurance products is growing
Participation insurers (takaful operators) in Turkiye generated TRY 70.1 billion (USD 1.6 billion) in contributions in 2025 in nominal terms, which is 62.9% more y-o-y, according to data from the Insurance Association of Turkiye (TSB) , Middle East Insurance Review reports.
TURKIYE: One of the leading insurance companies starts 2026 with a capital increase
Doga Sigorta, one of the leading companies in the Turkish insurance sector, has entered 2026, fortified by a capital increase of TRY 530 million (USD 12.3 million) effected in December 2025 in line with its growth targets, , Middle East Insurance Review reports.
TURKIYE: President of the Association: a strong growth target set for premium production in 2026
2026 is poised to be a year of significant growth for the insurance sector in terms of risk management, digital transformation, and sustainability, as the Insurance Association of Türkiye (TSB) President Mr. Ugur Gulen said, outlining his expectations for the new year, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
TURKIYE: Turkish insurance market expected to grow by more than 40% in 2025
For the first 11 months of 2025 the Turkish insurance market surpassed TRY 1 trillion (USD 23 billion) in premium production, and if this trend continues, Turkish Insurance Association (TSB) expects to finish the year with more than TRY 1.2 trillion, which represents a premium growth of more than 40% in 2025, according to TSB President Ugur Gulen.
TURKIYE: Property-CAT rates record a 15% decrease on average at 1 January renewals
According to Gallagher Re, the 1 January property-CAT reinsurance renewal season in Turkiye exhibited trends similar to those observed in Continental European renewals, with risk-adjusted decreases of 15% on average, and a significant oversubscription of capacity, particularly in top layers, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
TURKIYE: Car insurance prices are at their lowest in a decade
Motor insurers are introducing a range of new car insurance products while also cutting premiums. Car insurance campaigns are expected to boost both the number of policyholders and premium revenue, as 2025 draws to a close, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
TURKIYE: GWP of Turkiye Sigorta saw a 45% increase y-o-y from January to October
Turkiye Sigorta, the non-life leader, reported that its unaudited gross premiums from January to the end of October 2025 rose by 45% compared to the corresponding period last year, Middle East Insurance Review reports.
STATISTICS: TÜRKIYE 3Q2025: maintaining a steady growth
According to the quarter figures published by the Insurance Association of Türkiye - at the end of September 2025 the local insurance market increased by 50.2% y-o-y reaching TRY 856.83 billion (~EUR 17.54 billion). In European currency, due to about 28% depreciation of the Turkish Lira against Euro throughout the last 12 months, the market change was +17.6% y-o-y.
TURKIYE: The Northern Cyprus insurance sector is open to international cooperation
The Northern Cyprus insurance sector is open to international cooperation with Türkiye, the Organization of Turkic States, and European countries within the framework of international cooperation and education initiatives, as Chairman of the Northern Cyprus Insurance and Reinsurance Companies Association Borte Barlasoglu said at the "Turkic States InsurTech Summit 2025", Trend reports.
TURKIYE: The insurance market continues to grow in a stable and sustainable manner
Total GWP is expected to double in Türkiye from USD 14.4 billion in 2021 to USD 30 billion by the end of 2025, as Secretary General of the Insurance Association of Türkiye (TSB) Ozgur Obali said at the "Turkic States InsurTech Summit 2025" held in Baku on October 28, Trend reports.
TURKIYE: The insured damage from a potential Marmara earthquake could reach USD 21 billion
The financial impact of a potential Marmara earthquake would reach USD 21 billion at the current exchange rate, borne by the insurance sector alone, excluding the Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool (TCIP), according to the first earthquake stress test in Turkiye, Middle East Insurance Review writes.
TURKIYE: 72% of young people see insurance as tool that can make their lives easier
Over 7 in 10 (72%) of young people in Turkiye see insurance as a tool that can make their lives easier. And those who prefer to purchase insurance through digital platforms constitute the overwhelming majority, at 78%, Middle East Insurance Review reports.

5 March 2026