Silk Road Insurance Forum: Building bridges to the future of insurance

On March 25, 2026, Türkiye will host the Silk Road Insurance Forum, a high-level, invitation-only event bringing together leading figures from the insurance sector across the Silk Road region.

Organized by Remed Global ⁽¹⁾, an international group specializing in healthcare, insurance services, and integrated solutions, the Forum will be held at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus in Istanbul under the theme "Building Bridges to the Future of Insurance.”

⁽¹⁾ Founded in 1993, Remed Global is an international group specialized in healthcare assistance, insurance services, and communication solutions. The group operates through several brands, including Remed Assistance, AVITA, SpeakHub, Remed Health, Egypt Assistance, and Silk Road Insurance Forum.

Istanbul: a strategic hub for Global insurance leaders

Located at the crossroads of continents, Istanbul provides a natural setting for dialogue among insurance leaders shaping the future of the region.

During the one-day Forum, senior executives and decision-makers from more than 20 countries will convene to exchange insights on market developments, regional growth opportunities, and the evolving role of insurtech in supporting innovation and cross-border collaboration.

Hosting High-Level International Participation

The Forum will bring together over 130 selected participants, including representatives from insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance associations, regulatory bodies, technology providers (insurtechs and start-ups), legal advisors, and members of the academic community.

Participants will engage in discussions addressing how technological innovation can contribute to closer cooperation across the Silk Road insurance markets.

Main sessions

The morning program will feature two dedicated high-level sessions, moderated by the Insurance Association of Türkiye.

• The first session will focus on key topics shaping the Turkish insurance market, with contributions from leading insurance companies operating in Türkiye.
• The second session will bring together presidents of insurance associations from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Egypt, who will discuss regional market dynamics, cooperation opportunities, and existing gaps across the Silk Road insurance ecosystem.

TechBridge session

The Forum’s plenary session, titled “TechBridge: Accessible and Smart,” is designed as a platform to showcase emerging technologies and key trends influencing the insurance industry. During this session, insurtech players will present solutions addressing current challenges faced by the sector.

The session will open with a keynote address by Sabine VanderLinden, CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew Ventures, a UK-based consultancy specializing in insurance innovation.

An internationally recognized expert and and Co-editor of the bestselling ‘The INSURTECH Book’, S. VanderLinden will share global perspectives and practical examples related to digital transformation in insurance, with a focus on product development, operational processes, and customer experience.

Closing and outlook

The Forum will conclude with the presentation of a report offering insights into the insurance landscape of the Silk Road countries, with a focus on cooperation, digitalization trends, and key regional dynamics.