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Once again, Allianz tops Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Taking part in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) since a better environment,
2000, Allianz Group achieved the top position as sector leader for the goodness and
among all rated insurance companies in the 2018 index. This welfare of individuals,
is the second time in a row since 2017. Aiming to contribute corporations and soci-
to positive social and economic development in all markets in ety in compliance with
which they are present, Allianz Group reports its sustainability the sustainability prin-
performance which focuses on climate protection and social en- ciples; while supporting
gagement since 2004. According to the 17th sustainability re- entrepreneurship and
port which includes environmental, social and governance perfor- innovation and offering
mance results for 2017, Allianz Group continues to be one of the preventive solutions.
largest investors in renewable energy with over 5.6 million EUR
of investments in this field. Burçin İmir, Director
of Corporate Commu-
Allianz Group is also listed as the market leader in “Global 100 nications and Sustainability Office at Allianz Turkey, states that
Most Sustainable Corporations” by Brand Rankings, which they do not regard the concept of ‘sustainability’ as a corporate
praises companies that can balance their environmental and so- social responsibility project; and adds: “The fact that Allianz
cial responsibility steps with their economic performance. The Group does not leave the top ranking in Dow Jones Sustaina-
Group conducts its sustainability activities in Turkey under the bility Index to any other company is a big encouragement for
motto of “Allianz is with You, on the side of Goodness”. us. We are ensuring economic continuity of individuals, corpora-
tions and societies against potential risks, while contributing to
Allianz Turkey publishes its second ‘Sustainability Re- the economy and social development through our products and
port’ services at the same time.” According to İmir, Allianz Turkey
continues to increase the living standards of individuals with their
Bringing the ‘vision of sustainability’ into Turkish insurance products and services, by basing their management approach on
market, Allianz Turkey published its second sustainability report environmental, social and governance factors. “With the aim of
which was prepared in accordance with the reporting standards of becoming a part of the bigger picture, our sustainability strategy
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Allianz Turkey has established focuses on 5 of the 17 sustainable development goals. We are
a sustainability strategy and model for the first time in Turkish happy and proud to be a signatory of the United Nations Global
insurance market. The company transforms the business itself for Compact and Women’s Empowerment Principles,” she says.

New regional assignment for Chubb Tur- Aksigorta produces 2.447 million TL
key’s Financial Lines Manager, worth of premiums during the third
Sare Bayat quarter

Chubb’s Financial Lines in Aksigorta increased its
Middle East and Northern premium production by
Africa are entrusted to a pro- 39 percent during the
fessional from Turkey. Sare first nine months of this
Bayat, Chubb Turkey’s Fi- year up to 2.447 million
nancial Lines Manager, has TL. The company grew
been appointed as the Head by 151 percent in traffic
of Financial Lines at Chubb line, 59 percent in marine
Middle East and North- insurance, and 18 percent
ern Africa. Sare Bayat will in motor own damage.
work together with Nikolay Aksigorta shares pro-
Dimitrev, Director of Prop- duced a return of 20 per-
erty and Casualty Lines of cent during the first nine
Chubb’s Eurasia and Africa
Region; directly reporting to Emre Buğday, Chubb Turkey Country months of 2018, performing above the BIST 100 index.
President, and Mojgan Khoshabi, Regional Managing Director of Uğur Gülen, General Manager of Aksigorta, stated that they
Middle East and Northern Africa. Sare Bayat holds a BA degree aimed to make their success permanent with the vision of easy,
from Koç University, Faculty of Administrative Sciences, and a simple and accessible insurance. He said: “We have main-
Master’s degree in financial engineering from Boğaziçi University. tained the momentum we achieved at the beginning of this year
She joined ChubbTurkey family in 2013, and will work at Chubb’s through the rest of the year as well.”
Dubai office from now on.