What is DASK earthquake insurance?
DASK insurance is a mandatory cover that helps to protect your property in Turkey from financial losses caused by earthquakes. For full terms, conditions and exclusions relating to DASK Insurance, please refer to the DASK website.
Turkey lies in an active seismic zone, which typically endures more earthquakes than many other countries. It’s for this reason that DASK insurance is critical. Learn about how Intasure’s Turkey holiday home insurance can keep you and your property safe below.
Is DASK insurance compulsory?
Yes, the Turkish government requires all homeowners to have DASK insurance, also called compulsory earthquake insurance. For context, it’s a policy established by the World Bank and Turkish government, provided by the Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool.
DASK policies are revised annually, and the Turkish government makes it compulsory for people to stay up-to-date with potential changes in rules or regulations. You might not be asked to show proof of your DASK insurance but understand that you must have a policy when selling your home.
What does DASK insurance cover?
DASK insurance can reimburse you for costs associated with material damage to dwellings caused by earthquakes. In addition, incidents directly related to earthquakes are covered, such as fires or explosions, tsunamis, and landslides.
Whether your home has suffered minor or severe damage, DASK insurance can help to cover financial losses, including:
How do I get DASK insurance?
At Intasure, we will ask you about your property and arrange a DASK insurance policy that helps to
mitigate risks.
In order to obtain a quotation for you, we require:
Why choose Intasure?
Here are a couple of reasons why many property owners in Turkey choose to insure their properties
with us:
DASK insurance FAQ
Please note that these frequently asked questions are not a substitute for the policy wording. For full terms and conditions, please see the policy documentation.
This provides you with a summary of the cover. For precise details of cover, including the conditions and exclusions that apply, the policy document itself should be referred to.
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