Gökçen Süer Appointed as Chairman & CEO to Lead Price Forbes Türkiye
Istanbul, Türkiye – [05/02/2025] – Price Forbes has announced the appointment of Gökçen Süer as Chairman & CEO of Price Forbes Türkiye.
Süer brings over 25 years wholesale and reinsurance broking experience to Price Forbes Türkiye. His previous roles include founder of Türkiye’s first wholesale broker, GRC Re, Chairman of Howden Sigorta and GRC Howden Re. His appointment marks a pivotal step in Price Forbes’ strategy to strengthen its footprint in the region.
Besso Sigorta, which has been operating in the Turkish market for over a decade, will now rebrand to Price Forbes Türkiye. Süer will spearhead the rebrand and lead the company’s expansion into Türkiye, the Middle East, and the CIS regions. The company will expand its services to offer a broader range of wholesale and reinsurance broking solutions, providing expertise in complex and industrial risks, specialty solutions, and treaty reinsurance.
Commenting on the Appointment, Süer said: “The reputation of the Price Forbes brand and the growth journey of the Ardonagh Group were key factors that attracted me to this role. I am excited to join at the start of an exciting new chapter for the team who are focussed on creating the best-quality services and solutions to clients in Türkiye and the wider region. Our ambition is to become the most trusted reinsurance and wholesale broker in Türkiye, as well as a reputable partner for our clients across the Middle East and CIS regions.”
John Thompson, CEO of Specialty Broking at Price Forbes, added: “Gökçen’s track record of building and leading successful businesses makes him the ideal person to drive Price Forbes Türkiye forward. His deep market knowledge and established relationships will be instrumental in strengthening our presence in the region and achieving our long-term growth objectives.”
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About Price Forbes Turkey
Price Forbes Turkey is the newest addition to Price Forbes’ global network, bringing its extensive expertise in open market insurance to clients in Turkey and the surrounding region. With a legacy spanning over 100 years, Price Forbes is renowned for its bold, client-centric approach and its ability to deliver tailored solutions across specialties including energy, casualty, property, aviation & space, marine, professional & financial lines, cargo, specie & fine art, and construction.
Price Forbes is the largest independent specialty broker in the London market, managing over $6 billion in gross written premium with a global team of 2,500 colleagues.
As part of The Ardonagh Group, Price Forbes benefits from being part of one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms, comprising over 12,000 colleagues across more than 250 locations worldwide. This connection ensures that clients in Turkey gain access to a global network, innovative insurance solutions, and unparalleled expertise to meet their diverse and complex needs.
For more information, visit www.priceforbes.com.