Monopoli Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.Ş., an Istanbul-based insurance brokerage, has joined global insurance broker Acrisure’s international platform as part of its new strategic partnership.
This partnership marks an important milestone for Monopoli Sigorta and the broader Turkish insurance intermediary sector. It also represents Acrisure’s first partnership in the Turkish market.
Founded over 25 years ago in Maslak, Istanbul, Monopoli Sigorta has become a trusted insurance intermediary known for its innovative approach and diverse client portfolio.
The company’s 2016 investment from EMF Capital Partners marked its first institutional private equity backing, fostering the maturity required for its current expansion onto the international stage.
Through this partnership, Monopoli Sigorta will become part of Acrisure’s growing international platform, while continuing to operate under its established brand and with the same leadership team.
According to the announcement, co-founders Erol Esentürk (CEO) and İzzet Bonofiyel (COO) will continue to lead the company in this new phase, alongside its team.
Jason Howard, President of Acrisure International, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Monopoli Sigorta to Acrisure as our Turkish partner. Establishing our first presence in the region has long been a priority for Acrisure.
“Erol and Izzet share our entrepreneurial mindset, our commitment to sustainable growth, and our dedication to placing clients at the centre of everything we do. We are looking forward to working with the entire team to build on this deep local foundation and to identify further opportunities for growth together. Here’s to a long and successful partnership.”
The partnership brings together Monopoli Sigorta’s local market expertise, trusted relationships and entrepreneurial execution with Acrisure’s global capabilities across insurance, technology, data analytics and international risk advisory.
Acrisure’s platform will provide Monopoli Sigorta with advanced operational tools and deeper risk insight, allowing for the delivery of more sophisticated insurance solutions to its corporate and individual clients.
Furthermore, the collaboration aims to strengthen the company’s ability to serve insurance company partners through improved data, reporting, operational excellence and AI-supported infrastructure.
Erol Esentürk and İzzet Bonofiyel, Co-Founders of Monopoli Sigorta, stated: “We are also grateful to EMF Capital Partners, our partner for the past decade, whose support played an important role in strengthening Monopoli Sigorta’s institutional development and preparing us for this next chapter.
“Joining forces with Acrisure marks an exciting new stage in our journey. It represents continuity in leadership, culture and values, while giving us access to broader expertise, stronger capabilities and a truly global perspective. Together, we are even better positioned to create value for our clients, partners and colleagues in Türkiye.
“This is a proud moment for Monopoli Sigorta and a meaningful one for the Turkish insurance sector. We are grateful for everything that has brought us here and excited about the opportunities ahead.”
