The Chairman of the Insurance Board, Ersan Dagli, emphasized the need for decreasing political influence in laws and regulations concerning the insurance sector. He stated that the amendments under Article 30 of the Insurance Services Law should be based on scientific data, such as mathematical calculations and actuarial analyses, rather than political concerns.
Technical and Objective Evaluation for Legal Regulations
Dagli pointed out the critical nature of updates related to insurance premiums for their sector, stressing that these regulations should only be created by considering legal and technical requirements. He expressed his impressions that the Ministry of Finance evaluates the current regulation in line with expectations from elections and referendums, sharing his view that this trend will continue in the upcoming elections on December 6.
Dagli indicated that this approach diminishes hopes regarding regulations in the sector, stating, “2026 poses the risk of being a lost year for the insurance sector.” He noted that postponing tariff updates will also lead to negative impacts on the sector becoming more apparent in the future.
Lack of Law Enforcement and Sector Responsibility
Dagli also criticized the lack of enforcement of existing laws, highlighting the material and moral losses caused by increasing traffic accidents across the country, which would be burdened on insurance companies. He pointed out that the insurance sector provides significant security not only for the companies but also for citizens, the economy, and public finances.
He expressed their awareness of their responsibilities in the sector and their intent to protect their companies, asserting that they will continue to fight for a sustainable insurance sector. Dagli emphasized that technical issues must be addressed with effective and scientific solutions instead of being treated as political tools.
In the final part of his statements, he questioned potential problems that could arise in the insurance sector if the increase in the cost of living is not reflected in the minimum wage. Dagli described this situation as a “10-point question,” issuing a striking warning.
Source: www.yeniduzen.com
