HDI Sigorta A.Ş., Turkey

Market position
HDI Sigorta A.Ş. (HDI/TR) (former İHLAS Sigorta) is a property/casualty insurer which was established in 1995 by the İhlas Holding. The company provides insurance coverage with an emphasis on motor business via a large distribution network with exclusive and independent agents throughout Turkey and has in addition a strong presence in the most important regions via 6 regional offices at its disposal.
With a significant growth potential the company offers a far-reaching access to an expanding and most promising Turkish market.
Key figures
| IFRS |
| 2009 | 2008 | +/- % |
| Gross written premium | EUR m | 80.9 | 79.5 | 1.8 |
| Retention | % | 55.8 | 53.7 |
|
| Net written premium | EUR m | 45.1 | 42.6 | 5.8 |
| Net premium earned | EUR m | 41.1 | 46.9 | -12.3 |
| Combined ratio | % | 129.7 | 125.7 |
|
| Net investment income | EUR m | 3.1 | 2.6 | 21.5 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | EUR m | -9.9 | -8.6 | 14.5 |
| Net profit (after tax) | EUR m | -8.2 | -7.0 | 17.6 |
| Equity | EUR m | 17.2 | 14.4 | 19.6 |
| Return on equity after tax | % | -47.8 | -48.6 |
|
| Investments | EUR m | 44.8 | 32.3 | 38.7 |
| Total assets | EUR m | 133.1 | 103.5 | 28.5 |
| Number of contracts | thousand pcs. | 785 | 637 | 23.1 |
| Staff (31 Dec.) |
| 196 | 163 | 20.2 |
History
1995
Foundation of İhlas Sigorta A.Ş. by the İhlas Holding in Turkey.
2006
Acquisition of İhlas Sigorta A.Ş. through HDI International Holding AG and renaming as HDI Sigorta A.Ş.
Contact information
Büyükdere Caddesi
C.E.M. İş Merkezi
No.: 23 Kat: 7-8-9
34361 Şişli / İSTANBUL
Turkey
Phone: +90 212 368 60 00
Fax: +90 212 368 60 10
Internet: www.hdisigorta.com.tr
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