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According to data announced by the Insurance Association of ness-related fields, on the other hand, tend to find more em-
Türkiye (TSB), the number of people employed in insurance, ployment opportunities within the sector.
private pension (BES), and reinsurance companies reached
27,540 by the end of 2024. This figure stood at around As the rapidly developing insurance and pension sector con-
25,300 during the same period last year. When agents, bro- tinues to make significant contributions to the Turkish econ-
kers, actuaries, and adjusters are also included, it becomes omy, the employment opportunities it generates are also ex-
evident that the sector provides employment for over 50,000 panding. Considering the employees of distribution channels
people. While the majority of employees are university grad- such as banks, agencies, and brokers, as well as actuaries,
uates, it is noteworthy that the number of graduates from adjusters, company staff, and sales specialists, it is estimat-
insurance/actuarial programs remains lower than expected ed that the sector indirectly provides employment for over
compared to other fields of education. Graduates from busi- 100,000 people. As the sector continues to grow and evolve,