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As we all know, our country is located in an earthquake zone.
Therefore, Compulsory Earthquake Insurance is more than a duty to the law, it is a responsibility to our own lives and our loved ones.
So, what is Compulsory Earthquake Insurance? Compulsory Earthquake Insurance covers the material damages directly caused by earthquakes and earthquake-induced fires, explosions, tsunamis and landslides within the limits specified in your policy.
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Why Should I Have Compulsory Earthquake Insurance?
Since our country is located in a zone with a high earthquake risk, earthquake insurance has become compulsory for homeowners according to Decree No. 587. Having earthquake insurance secures against major economic losses in case of possible risk situations.
How is the Compulsory Earthquake Insurance Insurance Cost Calculated?
The price tariff is updated every year and the premium for your Compulsory Earthquake Insurance policy is calculated by multiplying the unit cost per square meter determined according to the construction type of your building and the gross square meter of the apartment. As determined in the Compulsory Earthquake Insurance Tariff and Instruction, it is calculated by multiplying the unit square meter costs determined every month according to the type of construction and the gross surface area of the dwelling.
What is the Maximum Sum Insured for Compulsory Earthquake Insurance?
The insurance cost of a dwelling with Compulsory Earthquake Insurance increases every month by the monthly PPI rate announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute in the previous month.
Can Earthquake Insurance Be Provided for Places Where the Sum Insured Exceeds the Maximum Sum Insured in the Compulsory Earthquake Insurance Policy?
If the Insured Sum of Building exceeds the maximum insured sum determined for Compulsory Earthquake Insurance, housing insurance with building earthquake coverage can optionally be taken out for the exceeding portion.
What are the Exemptions in Compulsory Earthquake Insurance?
For each claim, a deductible of 2% of the sum insured is applied. The Natural Disaster Insurance Institution is responsible for the part of the damage that exceeds the exemption amount found in this way. For the purposes of the deductible, each 72-hour period counts as one claim.
Which Buildings are Covered by Compulsory Earthquake Insurance?
Buildings constructed as dwellings on immovable properties registered to the title deed and subject to private property.
Independent sections within the scope of the Condominium Law No. 634.
Independent sections located in these buildings and used for commercial, office and similar purposes.
Dwellings constructed by the state due to natural disasters or constructed with loans granted by the state.
The insurance of buildings that meet the above conditions, buildings with condominium easement established, buildings that have not yet been type-revised in the land registry and appear as land etc. in the land registry, cooperative houses that have not yet been allocated a title deed, cooperative houses that do not yet have an independent title deed and dwellings built before 2000 can be insured based on the declaration of the insured and with the information belonging to the land title deed.
Which buildings are not covered by Compulsory Earthquake Insurance?
Buildings and independent sections subject to the Public Housing Law or used as public service buildings,
Buildings constructed in and around the village settlement areas and hamlets by those registered to the village population and permanent residents of the village,
Buildings used entirely for commercial or industrial purposes,
Buildings without a project and without engineering services,
Buildings found to have been modified or weakened in a way that adversely affects the load-bearing system,
Buildings constructed in violation of the relevant legislation and project in a way to adversely affect the carrier system,
Buildings that have been ordered to be demolished by authorized public institutions and buildings that are unsuitable for residential use, in disrepair, dilapidated or abandoned.
Can Voluntary Earthquake Insurance be Applied to Buildings Outside the Scope of Compulsory Earthquake Insurance?
Village settlements are generally excluded from insurance coverage due to low income levels, lack of municipal inspection of buildings and difficulties in providing insurance.
However, it is possible to obtain Voluntary Earthquake Insurance for buildings located in villages.
Similarly, buildings used for commercial and industrial purposes can also be covered by Voluntary Earthquake Insurance.
Where can I buy a Compulsory Earthquake Insurance policy?
You can get your earthquake insurance by contacting our nearest agency and contracted bank branches.
What is the Compulsory Earthquake Insurance Address Code (UAVT)?
The UAVT address code is a number you need to quickly indicate your address when you take out or renew your compulsory earthquake insurance. All address-based registered dwellings within the borders of our country have a 10-digit UAVT code.
What Should I Pay Attention to When Obtaining Compulsory Earthquake Insurance?
When getting your Compulsory Earthquake Insurance, it is important to make sure that you enter your UAVT code or address correctly and that you enter information such as building construction style and apartment square meter size correctly and completely. If this information is misrepresented, victimization may occur in case of damage.
My Old Compulsory Earthquake Insurance Policy Expired. What Can I Do?
After your policy expires (if more than 30 days have passed since the policy expiration date), you must obtain a new Compulsory Earthquake Insurance quote and make the purchase.
How can I renew my existing Compulsory Earthquake Insurance Policy?
If it is time to renew your existing Compulsory Earthquake Insurance, you can quickly renew your Compulsory Earthquake Insurance with your existing policy number.
Do I Have to Have Compulsory Earthquake Insurance if I Want to Get a Mortgage Loan?
Compulsory Earthquake Insurance is mandatory in order to obtain a mortgage loan.
Can I get Compulsory Earthquake Insurance as a Tenant?
Compulsory Earthquake Insurance can be taken out by the tenant or the landlord. However, in both cases, the policy must be issued in the name of the homeowner and the homeowner will be named as the insured. In all cases, compensation is paid to the person named as the "Beneficiary" in the title deed.
Where to file a notice of claim?
Notice of Claim is made to the DASK Hotline.
You can call Alo DASK 125 Call Center
You can log into your e-government account.
You can visit www.dask.gov.tr
Under which circumstances can Compulsory Earthquake Insurance be canceled and what conditions are required for cancellation?
The building is destroyed or unusable due to an earthquake,
Duplication,
Withdrawal from the loan or non-allocation of the loan due to the loan (In case of withdrawal from the loan up to 60 days as of the policy start date)
Risks out of coverage
Where Can I Get Detailed Information About My Policy?
You can get detailed information about your policy by calling 0850 202 20 20 or contacting our authorized agency that issued your policy.