Turkey: number of earthquake insurance policies 2023

The number of compulsory earthquake insurance policies in Turkey generally increased throughout the observed period. The number of policies went up from 2.43 million in 2001 to almost 11.7 million in 2023. Compulsory earthquake insurance in Turkey was introduced in 2000 following the major earthquakes that occurred in 1999 in the country.
Compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK) covers material and financial damages to the insured buildings caused by an earthquake, fire, explosion, tsunami, and landslide that may occur during or after an earthquake.

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Release date

February 2024

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Region

Turkey

Survey time period

2001 to 2023

Supplementary notes

Earthquake insurance in Turkey is compulsory for residential buildings in urban areas. It is not enforced by the state, however services such as electricity, water and natural gas are not provided to houses that do not have a TCIP policy.
Compulsory earthquake insurance in Turkey covers the material losses which are directly caused by an earthquake and any fire, explosions, tsunami or landslides which occur as a result of an earthquake within the limits specified in your policy.

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