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Hancıoğlu: “A Risk Management Unit is Essential in Insurance”

the insurance sector and emphasized the importance of raising
awareness about risk management.

During the panel, Hancıoğlu pointed out that professionals in
the sector do not receive adequate training on risk perception
and management, stating, “The standards in the sector
are insufficient. Every company needs to have its own risk
management unit.”

Ceyhan Hancıoğlu drew attention to the need for multifaceted
efforts to improve the sector’s standards, emphasizing that
for the sector to become more robust, collaboration and
communication between different players in the industry must
be increased. Hancıoğlu stated that strong insurance structures
The third edition of the International Insurance Fair and could be established through such collaborations, saying, “A
Congress, held in Antalya this year, brought together Turkey’s well-executed approach that collaborates with insurance
leading insurance companies.
companies will open an important door for the future of the
sector. This will be one of the most rational steps taken for that
Magdeburger Sigorta’s booth, one of the major players in the future.”
sector, attracted significant attention from business partners
and policyholders, with the participation of the company’s “MAGİ” made its debut for the first time at the fair
General Manager, Ceyhan Hancıoğlu.

Magdeburger Sigorta’s new mascot, “MAGİ,” stepped onto the
The fair also hosted panels on various industry-related topics, scene for the first time at the event. Quickly becoming the center
attended by senior executives of the participating companies. In of attention and greatly loved by attendees, MAGİ happily
the panel titled “Preventive Insurance Practices in Managing posed for numerous photos with participants who wanted to be
Industrial Risks,” Hancıoğlu addressed the lack of education in
in the same frame.

Garanti BBVA Emeklilik’s Critical Women’s Health Insurance can now be purchased via
mobile

Speaking on the matter, Burak Ali Göçer, General Manager
of Garanti BBVA Emeklilik, stated, “The World Health
Organization has projected that the incidence of breast cancer
in our country will increase by 40% by 2040. Such projections
are a reminder of the importance of early detection, and we
must constantly emphasize and remind ourselves of this.
Becoming aware, being conscious, and having regular check-
ups are the first steps in this process. What’s important is to
take preventive measures for both our health and any potential
needs we might face before anything happens. That’s why we
are making an effort to offer these products, which provide
financial security for women’s diseases that require long and
costly treatments, at competitive premiums and with various
payment options compared to the industry. Customers can
Garanti BBVA Emeklilik has started offering the Critical choose to pay in a lump sum starting at 399 TL or opt for
Women’s Health Insurance for sale through Garanti BBVA monthly payments starting at only 44 TL per month with up
Mobile. This insurance provides financial security against risks to 9 installments via credit card. The insurance is valid for one
related to gynecological cancers, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, year, and if the risk materializes within the insured year, our
disabilities resulting from accidents and illnesses, and loss of customers can receive a lump-sum payment up to the coverage
life.
amount to cover treatment costs or other needs. As a company,
we support having more women covered by this insurance. To
With this insurance, which can be quickly and easily purchased make this product more accessible, we added it to Garanti
through Garanti BBVA Mobile without the need to visit a BBVA Mobile in September. Now, our customers can obtain
branch, customers can benefit from an average tax advantage this insurance in just a few minutes, protecting themselves and
of 27% on the monthly premiums paid. Additionally, everyone their loved ones from the challenges life may bring. Moreover,
who takes out the insurance receives a free mammogram and as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are giving a
dental care package once a year.
1,500 TL shopping voucher to female customers who purchase
this insurance by October 31st.”