ATINC YILMAZ

Türkiye has re-emerged as a market that demands close attention from reinsurers assessing both risk and opportunity. This session examines the country’s credentials as a place to do business, from regulatory direction to economic resilience and the practical realities of market entry. It then turns to the question of growth, asking whether Türkiye should be viewed primarily as a domestic expansion story and where underwriting discipline can still deliver sustainable returns.

Particular focus is given to property catastrophe risk in the aftermath of the 2023 earthquake, exploring how loss experience, pricing adequacy and modelling assumptions have shifted. By bringing these threads together, the discussion offers a grounded view of where confidence is returning, where caution remains warranted and how reinsurers can position themselves in a market that continues to evolve under pressure.

The ongoing 2026 Middle East conflict is reshaping global energy routes and infrastructure resilience, creating renewed urgency around energy security and transition strategies. As COP31 in Antalya approaches, governments and industry leaders are intensifying discussions on how geopolitical instability accelerates the shift towards sustainable and decentralised power systems. This session examines the evolving future of Middle East energy, exploring implications for regional investment, policy alignment and global supply chains.