A subsidiary of Sabanc› Holding. Established in 1960, Aksigorta ranks as one of TurkeyÍs leading non-life insurance companies in terms of premium generation, shareholdersÍ equity and financial strength. Based in Istanbul, Aksigorta offers its clients fire, marine, motor third party liability, accident, personal accident, credit, legal protection, engineering, agriculture and health insurance coverage. It operates from ten regional offices, four of which are located in Istanbul with one each in Izmir, Adana, Ankara, Samsun, Bursa and Antalya. Aksigorta also works out of two additional representative offices within Turkey. In the interest of providing a better quality service to corporate and individual customers, the CompanyÍs insurance products are marketed and distributed through a wide network made up of 1,445 agents, 30 brokers and 866 Akbank branches. These channels are supported by the ñAksigorta Service Centerî and website, which provides services ranging from claims follow-up to other insurance services on a 24/7 basis. A partnership agreement has been concluded between Aksigorta and Ageas, a Belgian multinational insurance company with 180 years of experience in the business. Under this agreement, Ageas has acquired a 31% stake in Aksigorta, paying USD 220 million for shares previously owned by Sabanc› Holding. As a result of this acquisition, Ageas and Sabanc› Holding now have equal control of the company.