IBS Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage has expanded its leadership strength in reinsurance with the appointment of Gürer Baykal as Head of the Reinsurance Division. The move reflects the company’s ongoing focus on deepening its technical capabilities and reinforcing its management structure in a highly specialized area of the insurance market.
With a professional background spanning 25 years, Baykal brings extensive experience in insurance and reinsurance to his new role. A graduate of the Business Administration Department at Yeditepe University, he most recently served at GrECo International Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage, where he contributed to important projects through his technical knowledge, strong client orientation and broad sector expertise.
Leadership for the Next Phase of Reinsurance Growth
At IBS, Baykal will oversee reinsurance operations and guide the development of solutions tailored to client needs. His responsibilities will also include enhancing strategic business relationships and supporting the advancement of the company’s reinsurance activities in line with its broader growth plans.
His national and international industry experience is expected to play a key role in strengthening the company’s service offering and operational depth. The appointment signals IBS’s intention to continue building a more robust and responsive reinsurance platform for its clients and partners.
CEO Statement on the Appointment
Murat Çiftçi, CEO of IBS Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage, said the company remains committed to increasing both expertise and service capacity in reinsurance. He noted that Baykal’s long-standing sector experience and technical competence are expected to make a meaningful contribution to the development of IBS’s reinsurance operations and to the expansion of the solutions delivered to clients.
Çiftçi also emphasized that IBS continues to pursue its growth objectives by investing in human capital, adding that he wishes Baykal success in his new position.
