Marine Insurance Turkey Conference to Be Held in Istanbul on May 20
The Marine Insurance Turkey Conference will bring together leading figures from the maritime and insurance sectors in Istanbul. Panels organized within the scope of the conference will address the key issues on the industry’s agenda.
The event will be held on May 20 at The Sheraton Istanbul Ataköy Hotel, in cooperation with Esenyel & Partners. The local media partnership of the Marine Insurance Turkey Conference will be undertaken by 7Deniz.
Importance of the Conference
The Turkish Straits and the Sea of Marmara have historically encompassed unique maritime challenges and opportunities. However, today’s geopolitical developments have made accurate analysis of these issues more critical than ever for stakeholders interested in this strategic region.
Marine Insurance Turkey will bring together shipowners, insurers, brokers, and third-party service providers under the umbrella of the Turkish insurance market to analyze current risks and new opportunities.
Panel Topics
The panels to be held within the conference will cover the following subjects:
• The Turkish Marine Insurance Market in 2026 – Capacity, Competition, and Long-Term Sustainability
• Cheap Policy or Right Policy – Understanding the Real Cost of Marine Insurance Decisions
• Risk Management in the Bosphorus – Insuring One of the World’s Most Challenging Waterways
• Sanctions, Compliance, and Shadow Fleet Risk – Managing Invisible Risks in Turkish Waters
• War Risk Insurance and EWRI (Additional War Risk Premium) Structures – Volatility, Capacity, and Voyage Economics
• Offshore and High-Value Shipbuilding Risks
• Claims Management in the Turkish Maritime Market
• Seafarer Employment, Human Factor Risk, and Insurance Implications
• Ship Recycling and Fleet Renewal – Turkey’s Role in a Changing Global Market
• Turkish Shipyards and Repair Markets – Insurance Support Amid Capacity Constraints
• Cyber Risk and Digital Security Gaps in Turkish and Black Sea Shipping
• Salvage and Emergency Response in Turkey
• Aging Fleets and Machinery Failures – Technical Risks, Damage Trends, and Insurance Assessment Approaches
Registration Information
Detailed information and the registration form for the conference can be accessed at:
