Melda Şuayipoğlu
Board & ExCo Member | Actuary
Istanbul,34
Summary
Board-level insurance executive with 30+ years of experience across insurance, reinsurance, health, life and non-life markets. Strong governance, risk and capital management background. Highly driven and adaptable with strategic and analytical thinking, communication and management skills. A passionate, dedicated professional committed to adding value and development with transparent and direct style.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Partner – IUC Danışmanlık Ve Risk Yönetimi Ltd. Şti
IUC Group – Management & Advisory Services (Insurance)
11.2025 - Current
- Board and executive advisory across non-life, reinsurance and specialty insurance lines.
- International claims recovery, risk and portfolio advisory through global partnerships.
- Advisory platform supporting transition to international board and ExCo role
Deputy General Manager, Health | ExCo Member
QNB Sigorta
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Executive leadership in establishing and scaling a regulated health insurance business. Reached 9th ranking in 4 years with outstanding profit margin. Reduction of expenses by 25 %.
- Full accountability for underwriting, pricing, claims and technical performance.
- Management of cross-departmental collaboration (actuarial, compliance, IT, operations, and sales) for seamless integration of the new business into the company’s core business and culture
- Active engagement with regulators and group governance bodies.
- Visionary identifying market opportunities and contributing to company-wide strategy and transformation.
Chief Technical Officer & Chief Actuary | ExCo Member
Bupa Acıbadem Sağlık ve Hayat Sigorta
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Set global policies, framework and standards with respect to insurance risk measurement, management and monitoring.
- Support smooth culture transition of Bupa as a shareholder.
- Promote best practices across the company and ensure the integrity of the organization’s pricing and reserves.
- People management via developing talent, empowering individuals and management of diverse teams to drive engagement and performance.
- Lead Change Management and Underwriting Culture Change
Assistant General Manager
JLT Turkey
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Full P&L and governance responsibility.
- Oversight of compliance, carrier management and client strategy.
- Led bid/RFP processes across complex corporate portfolios.
Chief Corporate Officer | ExCo Member
Allianz Turkey
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Executive oversight of USD 350M corporate portfolio.
- Responsibility for underwriting, claims, reinsurance, operations and broker sales.
- Established global insurance programs for major conglomerates.
- Ensured regulatory compliance, capital protection and sustainable profitability.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize potential losses while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Spearheaded corporate restructuring efforts, resulting in increased operational efficiency and profitability.
Reinsurance & R&D Department Manager
Zurich Insurance
01.1997 - 01.2003
Reinsurance Department Manager
İhlas Sigorta
01.1996 - 01.1997
Reinsurance Assistant Manager
Merkez Sigorta
01.1994 - 01.1996
Underwriting Trainee
American Life Insurance
01.1993
Education
MSc - Actuarial Mathematics
Bahçeşehir University
İstanbul2015
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Boğaziçi University
İstanbul1994
Skills
CEO / Deputy GM leadership in regulated insurance environments
P&L, balance sheet, risk and capital accountability
Underwriting, claims, reinsurance and portfolio management
Executive team leadership and organizational transformation
Certification
Certified Actuary – Ministry of Treasury (TR)
Interests
Mentoring, Sculpture&Painting, Flamenco Dancing, Lifelong Learning
References
Available upon request
AVAILABILITY & MOBILITY
Open to UK and EU-based opportunities, including international mobility.
Timeline
Partner – IUC Danışmanlık Ve Risk Yönetimi Ltd. Şti
IUC Group – Management & Advisory Services (Insurance)
11.2025 - Current
Deputy General Manager, Health | ExCo Member
QNB Sigorta
01.2020 - 01.2025
Chief Technical Officer & Chief Actuary | ExCo Member
Bupa Acıbadem Sağlık ve Hayat Sigorta
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant General Manager
JLT Turkey
01.2016 - 01.2017
Chief Corporate Officer | ExCo Member
Allianz Turkey
01.2003 - 01.2015
Reinsurance & R&D Department Manager
Zurich Insurance
01.1997 - 01.2003
Reinsurance Department Manager
İhlas Sigorta
01.1996 - 01.1997
Reinsurance Assistant Manager
Merkez Sigorta
01.1994 - 01.1996
Underwriting Trainee
American Life Insurance
01.1993
MSc - Actuarial Mathematics
Bahçeşehir University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Boğaziçi University