Research Article

Evolution of Participation Insurance in Turkey: Identifying Strategic Priorities for Sustainable Development

Volume: 13 Number: 3 September 30, 2024
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Evolution of Participation Insurance in Turkey: Identifying Strategic Priorities for Sustainable Development

Abstract

Over the past few years, participation insurance has gained significant attention from policymakers and practitioners in Turkey. Introduced in 2009, the industry has exhibited impressive growth, with an annual increase of over 50% in the last decade. Its market share has also grown from 1.1% to 5% during this time. Recently, three insurance and one reinsurance company have entered the field, bringing the total number of companies to eight. Despite these impressive developments, there is still significant room for improvement in areas such as market depth, regulatory framework, and unique value proposition. It is therefore imperative to identify the strategic priorities essential for the sustainable development of participation insurance. The objective of this study is to pinpoint the most effective policies to enhance participation insurance in Turkey by identifying the key factors that impact its growth. The identification of the most effective policies will ensure the optimal use of resources and investment. The study’s criteria and alternatives are drawn from the leading literature. Insights from four experts with over 10 years of experience in participation insurance and an academic specializing in participation finance are incorporated. The alternative strategies are analyzed using the CODAS method based on expert opinions. The results indicate that “customer satisfaction” and “competitiveness” are the most influential factors in participation insurance development in Turkey. The study identifies “technological transformation,” “product diversification and innovation,” and “strategic business partnerships” as priority areas that necessitate investment to ensure sustainable development in the Turkish participation insurance industry. “Corporate social responsibility,” “regulatory framework and compliance,” and “awareness and training” are identified as relatively low priorities in the participation insurance industry. As a result, by investing in digitalization, R&D, and distribution channels, participation insurance companies can gain a significant competitive advantage in the insurance market.

Keywords

Turkish Insurance Industry , Participation Insurance , Takaful , Multi-Criteria Decision Making , CODAS

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APA
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