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Allianz Türkiye Reunites with Its BES Retirees

Allianz Türkiye brought together its customers who have
retired through the Individual Pension System (BES). The
event began with an opening speech by Fisun Koç Doğan,
Deputy General Manager of Individual Pension and Life
Insurance, and continued with a session moderated by
Financial Advisory Director Mustafa Humanızlı, during
which Prof. Dr. Erhan Aslanoğlu shared insights on global
markets and developments in the Turkish economy. Held
in a warm, family-like atmosphere with the participation
of Allianz employees, the event featured memorable
moments as retirees shared their experiences and joy
related to the process.

Allianz Türkiye, which serves 1.3 million participants with
its standout solutions in the field of individual pensions, Koç Doğan also underlined in her speech that the
hosted a meaningful event for its customers who have Retirement Income Plan is one of the most important
earned the right to retire from the BES. Held at Allianz steps in the retirement process, noting that transforming
Tower, the event titled “Allianz Meets with Its Retirees” long-term savings into a regular and sustainable income
featured Prof. Dr. Erhan Aslanoğlu, Faculty Member of stream is crucial for financial security. Recalling that the
the Department of Economics at Istanbul Bilgi University, Individual Pension System (BES), together with the Auto-
as a guest speaker. Enrolment System (OKS), has now surpassed 17 million
participants, Fisun Koç Doğan emphasized that the
“Our Retirees Who Trust Allianz Türkiye Play a Major system, with advantages such as a 30% state contribution
Role in Our Success” and returns above inflation, has become not only a savings
tool but also a powerful investment instrument.
At the gathering with retirees, Allianz Türkiye Deputy
General Manager of Individual Pension and Life She noted that as of the first quarter of 2025, Voluntary
Insurance, Fisun Koç Doğan, emphasized the company’s BES has reached 9.7 million participants and added:
leadership in the individual pension system, supported by “As Allianz Türkiye, we provide innovative solutions to
its long-term and sustainable business model. Highlighting 1.3 million participants in the individual pension field.
that the most important driving force behind this success Approximately one in every six new net participants in the
is the retirees who trust the system and remain committed system enters through Allianz. This is the clearest indication
with patience, Koç Doğan said: “You are valued members of the trust placed in us and the strong relationships we
of the Allianz family. It is a great joy and honor for us to have built with our customers.” Koç Doğan concluded her
be here with you today, to recall and celebrate this journey speech with the following remarks: “We sincerely thank
together. We are glad you’re here—your presence has you—our valued participants—who have accompanied
truly honored us.” us on this long journey, trusted the system, and reached
retirement with peace of mind.”

Experience from the Past, Advice for the Future

During the event, moderated by Allianz Türkiye Financial
Advisory Director Mustafa Humanızlı, Prof. Dr. Erhan
Aslanoğlu evaluated developments in global markets and
the current state of the Turkish economy. In the Q\&A
session, Allianz retirees not only shared their experiences
but also offered advice to younger Allianz employees
about the future. One retiree’s message to the younger
generation, “Sharing our experiences makes us feel like a
part of this family. We trust you, and we’re confident you
will carry Allianz even further,” received a warm round of
applause from the audience.