Nicosia’s Insurance: At the Centre of Risk, Decisions and Trust

Nicosia, known locally as Lefkoşa, is not simply a city.
It is a centre.

It is where decisions are taken, files are opened, contracts are signed and disputes are resolved. Government functions here. Commerce is conducted here. Law is practised here. Risk, in its more complex forms, is most often encountered here.

For this reason, insurance in Nicosia is not primarily about issuing policies.
It is about judgement.

This is where CAN Sigorta operates.
We are Nicosia’s insurance.

Established in 1958: Witnessing Change, Maintaining Principle

In 1958, Nicosia consisted largely of the walled city and the surrounding villages.
The city had not yet expanded. The centre had not yet assumed its present role.

We are familiar with that Nicosia.

Over time, the city extended beyond its walls.
Neighbourhoods developed. Institutions were established. Administrative and commercial systems took shape. Public governance matured, trade became more structured and the legal framework evolved alongside the city itself.

We have been here since 1958.
We have witnessed institutions being formed and systems taking root.

Nicosia has changed.
Its streets expanded, buildings rose and files became more complex.
Risk increased, relationships became more layered and the pace of life accelerated.

We observed these changes.
Our principles, however, remained constant.

We continue to work at the same table.
We continue to examine detail carefully.
We continue to choose what is correct rather than what is convenient.

Cities evolve.
Trust endures.

Climate Change and the Evolving Risk Landscape

The effects of climate change have altered Nicosia’s risk profile.

Watercourses previously considered insignificant have become active.
Flooding has occurred in areas once regarded as low risk.

This development is not incidental.
Rainfall patterns have shifted, with a rise in sudden and intense downpours.
Urban expansion has accelerated, while natural drainage areas have diminished.

As a result, risk has relocated.
Scenarios once considered unlikely now present as active claims.

Insurance in Nicosia can therefore no longer rely solely on historical experience.
It must reflect present conditions accurately.

A policy that fails to take climate risk into account is, by definition, incomplete.

CAN Sigorta’s position is straightforward:
We do not issue policies without considering environmental change and regional exposure.

In Nicosia today, risk is not limited to buildings alone.
It includes ground conditions, surroundings and climate.

Why Insurance in Nicosia Requires Careful Analysis

Risk in Nicosia is distinct.
Often understated, but layered.

A commercial policy does not simply insure premises.
It encompasses contractual obligations, employer liabilities, legal exposure and business continuity.

A motor policy is not limited to physical damage.
It may influence liability apportionment, compensation calculations and legal proceedings.

Nicosia is where decisions are made.
Accordingly, insurance here begins with analysis.

An omitted clause may reappear years later as a claim.
An incorrect assumption may develop into a legal issue.

For this reason, insurance in Nicosia is guided by assessment rather than impulse.
By consideration rather than haste.

This reflects CAN Sigorta’s working approach:
Consider first. Then proceed.

What It Means to Be Nicosia’s Insurance

To be Nicosia’s insurance is to assess each file in its entirety.
It requires attention to detail and the confidence to decline when appropriate.

For CAN Sigorta, this is not a slogan.
It is a method of practice.

We do not rely on standardised templates for commercial risks.
We confirm actual property measurements for household cover.
We do not assume improbability in motor insurance.
We do not allow claims to remain unresolved.

In Nicosia, matters are rarely deferred.
Files are resolved, or they escalate.

When Law, Commerce and Claims Converge

One of Nicosia’s defining characteristics is the proximity of insurance, law and commerce.

A claim is seldom purely technical.
It carries legal, commercial and timing implications.

CAN Sigorta has operated within this environment for decades.
We engage with legal advisers, review assessments critically and communicate transparently with clients.

For us, a claim is not simply a payment decision.
If poorly managed, it becomes a broader problem.

To be Nicosia’s insurance is to resolve matters before they develop further.

A Consultative Approach

Clients in Nicosia ask questions.
They expect clarity, reasoning and proportion.

For this reason, CAN Sigorta avoids a sales-led approach.
Our emphasis is consultative.

We do not recommend unnecessary cover.
We do not promote policies that do not address a genuine risk.
Where exposure is minimal, we say so.

This approach may appear cautious in the short term.
Over time, it builds confidence.

And in Nicosia, confidence matters.

Rooted in Nicosia, Active Across Northern Cyprus

CAN Sigorta’s foundation is in Nicosia.
Our activity, however, extends across Northern Cyprus.

We support residential life in Kyrenia,
investment in İskele,
commercial activity in Famagusta,
and employment in Güzelyurt.

The centre remains Nicosia.
The service is nationwide.

This is why direct accessibility and claims support are integral to our operation.
Experience in Nicosia teaches a simple reality:
Risk is not limited by office hours.

A Statement of Responsibility

Not every firm can credibly describe itself as Nicosia’s insurance.
Such a position requires history, experience and sustained involvement.

CAN Sigorta does not make this statement lightly.
Established in 1958, we continue to apply that experience with care and restraint.

To be Nicosia’s insurance is to accept responsibility.
It is to favour sound judgement over convenience.

That is the position we have chosen.

CAN Sigorta
Nicosia’s insurance.
A reference point for Northern Cyprus.