CAN Sigorta was established by Mehmet Can in Sarayönü, Nicosia, in 1958. Its story began as transport, trade and insurance were changing across Cyprus.
Motor vehicles were becoming a greater part of everyday life. On 1 April 1957, legislation requiring third-party motor insurance came into force, marking an important development in the island’s insurance history.
A year later, CAN Sigorta began operating in Sarayönü. The foundations of a business now spanning three generations were laid within the daily commercial life of Nicosia.
Weighs traffic, commercial and residential dynamics alongside the distinct character of each region.
Field knowledge gathered across different regions and eras still shapes the assessments we make today.
Knowledge handed down since 1958 builds not just a history, but genuine corporate continuity.
The right assessment comes before the standard answer.
Sarayönü is more than the company’s founding address. It is where CAN Sigorta first established its relationships with local businesses and the surrounding community.
Before 1974, the company operated through agencies in Larnaca, Paphos and Limassol. These agencies extended its activities across different cities, each with its own commercial life, local relationships and needs.
Experience gained through this network became part of the company’s accumulated knowledge. Following 1974, operations continued in North Cyprus, carrying that experience into a new period.
The 1969 document relating to the Motor Insurers’ Fund bears the signature of CAN Sigorta’s founder, Mehmet Can, alongside those of the other signatories.
His signature provides a tangible historical connection between the company’s founder and the Fund. It is a documented milestone in the story that began in Sarayönü eleven years earlier.
CAN Sigorta was founded while Cyprus was under British administration, in a legal and commercial environment influenced by the English common law tradition.
This setting forms part of the company’s historical background and the context in which its early insurance activities developed.
Today, CAN Sigorta operates under the applicable legislation and policy terms in North Cyprus.
Today, CAN Sigorta’s network comprises 67 regional representatives, extending from Karpaz to Yeşilırmak.
Nicosia, Kyrenia, Famagusta, İskele, Güzelyurt and Lefke have distinct patterns of daily life. Commercial activity, property use and the development of residential areas vary between them.
Local knowledge develops through continued contact with these places. It includes understanding how premises are used, when they are occupied and how their surroundings change.
The regional network maintains that contact and contributes to the company’s understanding of conditions across North Cyprus.
The circumstances behind an address matter.
A holiday home in Kyrenia may be occupied throughout the summer and remain closed for much of the winter. A water leak during an unoccupied period may take longer to discover than the same incident in a home lived in throughout the year.
A business can also change over time. Its activities may expand, its premises may serve a different purpose, or new development nearby may alter its daily operating conditions.
These details help explain why an address must be considered alongside its current use. Experience provides context; up-to-date information establishes the circumstances today.
CAN Sigorta’s history now spans three generations.
Over that time, towns have expanded, business practices have changed and new ways of communicating have become part of daily work. Continuity has involved passing on experience while adapting working methods to changing conditions.
The knowledge accumulated through earlier years remains useful when it is reviewed alongside the facts of each present-day case.
Location, purpose of use, property characteristics and changes over time are considered together.
A home may become a rental property. A business may change its activities. An established neighbourhood may become more densely developed.
Understanding these circumstances is central to evaluating a case. The company’s regional connections and accumulated experience support that work.
CAN Sigorta’s story began with Mehmet Can in Sarayönü, developed through agencies in Larnaca, Paphos and Limassol, and continued in North Cyprus.
His signature on the 1969 document relating to the Motor Insurers’ Fund forms part of that record. Three generations later, the company’s history continues through its daily work and its connections with communities across North Cyprus.
Part of this island since 1958.
My experience with Can Sigorta was extremely positive. Everything was handled quickly and smoothly, and communication was never a problem. Whenever I called or sent a message they got back to me right away and answered every question patiently and clearly. A reliable, professional company that puts customer satisfaction first. I recommend them with complete confidence.
Can Sigorta always provide excellent service from start to finish. The team is professional, approachable, and clear in their communication. They’ve made the whole process simple and stress-free, and I completely trust them with my car and home insurance.
Working with Can Sigorta was a truly reassuring experience. I was kept informed quickly, openly and clearly throughout the whole process. They patiently answered all my questions about my policy and offered me the options that suited me best. Thanks to their professional approach and customer-focused service, I always felt safe. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable insurance partner.
The best insurance of North Cyprus. Just collected new policies issued. Thank you for the perfect service provided.
Can Sigorta… with the service they give you after an accident, they are a reliable insurance company that resolves your claim files as quickly as possible and follows your claim from the repair stage until it is fully settled.
Excellent price and ease of policy renewal. The customer service was great, fast and very helpful. The price was very competitive, and when I filed a claim it was handled smoothly and quickly; the overall experience was hassle-free. I highly recommend them for their efficiency and clear communication.
For 6 years I have entrusted my house in Kyrenia to dear Mr Kerem and his company, and since I can’t go there very often, I leave it without a second thought. Thanks to Mr Kerem Can — always reachable, hard-working and always smiling — I am in the right hands. With my thanks to Can Sigorta.
Absolutely the best in the TRNC. Highly recommended! Thank you for the great job.
Insurance is one of the indispensable and most important instruments in our lives. That is why the quality, reliability, claims-paying ability and close customer relationships of the insurance companies we choose are so important. With all this in mind, I consider it a great privilege to be a customer of CAN Sigorta, with its 60 years of experience. Many thanks to CAN Sigorta for always making us feel they are by our side.
I had an excellent experience with Can Sigorta. The team was extremely professional, responsive, and truly cared about my needs. They explained every step of the process in a clear and simple way, which gave me peace of mind. The claim process was fast and smooth, and I felt fully supported throughout. It’s rare to find a company that combines reliability, transparency, and genuine customer care all in one place. Highly recommended for anyone looking for trustworthy insurance services. Thank you Mr Kerem Can for your help!
Fast and reliable service — I recommend them with confidence.
I’ve insured with these guys for 3 years now. Always prompt service and good advice.
Professional service with personal care – Kerem knows his business and his customers and Can Sigorta shows that with their customer care. I have been a long-time customer and plan to continue.
Very knowledgeable staff, they will advise you on insurance matters that you need.
Amazing company, great service!
