What Is DASK?
Compulsory Earthquake Insurance provides financial protection against material damage caused by earthquakes and earthquake-related events, helping property owners safeguard their assets and comply with legal requirements.
• Mandatory insurance: A legal requirement for homeowners in Turkey, where earthquake risk is high.
• Main purpose: To minimize the financial losses of homeowners and tenants after an earthquake.
What Does It Cover?
The scope of DASK coverage varies depending on the policy and property characteristics, but generally includes the following:
Structural damage to the building
Walls, roof, columns, and other structural parts of the building
Mandatory coverage
Only earthquake and earthquake-related effects such as fire, explosion, and tsunami
Not Covered
Household contents, theft, or other risks such as flooding (additional insurance is required for these)
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Who Is It Mandatory For?
• All homeowners in Turkey
• New home buyers and existing property owners
• Individuals using a housing loan from a bank (mortgage cannot be granted without DASK)
What Are Its Advantages?
• Financial security: Structural damages after an earthquake are covered
• Legal requirement: Housing loans cannot be obtained or property cannot be sold without DASK
• Easy and fast process: Can be easily arranged online or through insurance agencies
Why Should You Get DASK Insurance?
Earthquake risk is high in many regions of Türkiye. Thanks to DASK, financial losses that may occur after an earthquake are covered by insurance, ensuring that homeowners do not suffer hardship.
