Women's expertise directs the insurance industry in Turkey

IBS Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage CEO Murat Çiftçi said, "The rate of female employees in the Turkish insurance industry has reached 56 percent, and female representation at the managerial level has reached 44 percent, leaving many European countries behind. As IBS, we see women's employment as a fundamental part of our vision in this transformation and position women's leadership as a strategic force." he said.

The insurance sector stands out as one of the areas with the highest female employment in Turkey. According to 2024 employment data of the Turkish Insurance Association; A total of 27,540 people work in the Turkish insurance sector, and 15,422 of them are female employees, representing the majority in the sector with a rate of 56 percent; The male employee rate is at 44 percent. Reaching 44 percent representation of women in middle and senior management positions puts the Turkish insurance sector ahead of many European countries in terms of women's employment; This rate is even higher than the 38 percent rate of female managers in developed financial centers such as England.

The rate of women in the management level of IBS is 70 percent 

IBS Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage CEO Murat Çiftçi said, "The insurance industry has a much stronger structure today, thanks to the expertise and leadership of women. We see the value our female employees add to our industry every day, and we position supporting their development as a strategic priority. At IBS Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage, the strong presence of women in business life constitutes one of the fundamental elements of our corporate culture, our understanding of equality and our sustainable growth vision. It has reached the level of 60. Women's representation at the management level has reached 70 percent, reflecting a strong balance in decision-making and leadership processes. This table is a concrete indicator of our approach based on inclusive and equal opportunities. Our female employees create value by taking active roles in strategic areas of our company, such as technical expertise, operations, risk analysis and customer relations, and contribute directly to our growth targets. In line with our People and Culture approach, we aim to increase the representation of women in leadership and decision-making mechanisms. "We will continue with determination," he said.

In an important position in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

Pointing out that the rate of female employees has increased significantly in recent years, especially in critical functions such as technical units, operations, damage management, risk analysis and customer relations, Murat Çiftçi said: "This increase is directly reflected in both the service quality and corporate culture of the sector. The high performance of women in areas such as risk management, analytical evaluation and customer communication is the most important factor that shapes the future of our sector. Among the values that female employees bring to the sector, detail-orientedness, analytical thinking, calmness in times of crisis, high empathy in customer communication and the ability to establish sustainable business relationships stand out. Research in the global insurance market shows that operational efficiency and customer satisfaction are higher in teams with women, and that the future will be shaped by an inclusive and sustainable sector structure that centers on equality of opportunity. "As We, we are determined to continue mentoring programs, training investments and equal opportunity policies to increase women's participation in leadership positions. We believe that a sector in which women are empowered will create a more robust insurance ecosystem."