Formerly IC TransOil under a new name
Tauran Insurance: corporate general insurance with a 30-year history
JSC “Insurance Company “Tauran Insurance” is a Kazakhstani general insurance company headquartered in Almaty. Many clients know it by its former brand, TransOil: the company was created in 1991, later operated under the name AXIS Insurance, and received its current name in May 2026. The insurer’s main focus is compulsory and voluntary insurance for businesses: liability of owners of hazardous facilities, environmental insurance, and insurance of cargo, transport, property and financial risks.
The name change and the 2026 licence
On 25 May 2026, pursuant to a decision of an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, JSC “Insurance Company “AXIS Insurance” underwent state re-registration in connection with a change of name and became JSC “Insurance Company “Tauran Insurance” (abbreviated JSC “IC “Tauran Insurance”). In the regulator’s register the company is shown with a note of its former name, JSC “Insurance Company “TransOil”. The company separately notified clients that the name change does not affect existing contracts: the rights and obligations of the parties are fully preserved, and all policies remain in force on the same terms.
On 18 June 2026 the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market reissued the licence in the new name: the company operates under licence No. 2.1.29 dated 18.06.2026 for the right to carry out insurance activities in the “general insurance” line of business. In addition, on 24 June 2026 the annual general meeting of shareholders decided to remove from the licence the class of compulsory civil liability insurance of vehicle owners and to transfer the corresponding insurance portfolio to another insurer, to be determined in accordance with the procedure established by law.
| Full name | JSC “Insurance Company “Tauran Insurance” |
|---|---|
| Former names | JSC “Insurance Company “TransOil”, then JSC “Insurance Company “AXIS Insurance” |
| Date of creation | 19 November 1991 (according to the company) |
| Current name | since 25 May 2026 |
| ARDFM licence | No. 2.1.29 dated 18.06.2026, line of business “general insurance” |
| BIN | 940840000211 |
| Chairperson of the Management Board | Olga Sergeyevna Maryukhina |
| Chairperson of the Board of Directors | Valentina Nikolayevna Khen |
| Major participants | M. M. Safina; LLP “Buzachi Neft”; Murat Safin |
| Branches | 2 |
| Head office | Almaty |
| Memberships | member of the private institution “Insurance Statistics Centre”, certificate of the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan, participation in the unified insurance pool |
Important: the decision to remove the MTPL class from the licence means that the compulsory motor insurance portfolio will be transferred to another insurance company. Holders of current MTPL policies should watch for notifications about which insurer will take over the portfolio, and it is sensible to take out a new motor insurance policy with a company that continues to work in this class.
Shareholders, management and branches
According to the ARDFM, the company’s major participants are M. M. Safina, LLP “Buzachi Neft” and Murat Safin. The Management Board is headed by Olga Sergeyevna Maryukhina and the Board of Directors by Valentina Nikolayevna Khen; the Board includes an independent director. In addition to its head office in Almaty, the insurer has 2 branches, in Taraz and Karaganda, which allows it to serve corporate clients in the south and centre of the country on the spot.
Mission and principles
The company defines its mission as providing a full range of insurance services at international standards to protect the interests of companies and individuals. Its work is based on reliability and fulfilment of obligations, continuous improvement of professional standards, the responsibility of every employee and openness of the business. The insurer names its strategic goal as growth in shareholder value through a broader presence in the segments of large corporate clients, small and medium-sized businesses and individuals.
Compulsory insurance
Owners of hazardous facilities
Liability insurance for harm caused to the life, health and property of third parties as a result of an accident at a facility. Operating such facilities without a policy is prohibited; the contract is concluded for 12 months or for the period of operation, but for not less than six months.
Environmental insurance
Compulsory protection for enterprises whose activities involve a risk of environmental pollution.
Carrier to passengers
Compulsory insurance of a carrier’s liability for harm to the life, health and property of passengers.
Private notaries
Compulsory civil liability insurance of private notaries in the course of their professional activities.
Voluntary insurance
Transport
Insurance of road, rail and air transport, as well as the liability of owners of road and air transport.
Property and cargo
Protection of the property of enterprises and individuals, cargo insurance during transportation, and title insurance of ownership rights.
Financial risks
Insurance of guarantees and sureties, loans to legal entities and other financial losses.
People
Accident insurance, sickness insurance and imputed medical insurance for migrants.
Liability
Voluntary civil liability and professional liability insurance.
Online services
The company’s official website still runs on the former domain and in the TransOil branding. On it you can arrange contracts online for a number of compulsory lines (liability insurance of owners of hazardous facilities, private notaries and carriers to passengers, and environmental insurance), submit a claim for an insured event, and use online claims settlement and a vehicle depreciation calculator. The insurance rules, tariffs, register of insurance agents, financial statements and information on shareholders are also published there.
How to report an insured event
Report the event
Contact the company’s call centre or the claims settlement department immediately after the incident.
Submit the claim
Fill in the insured event claim form on the website in the “Services” section or at the company’s office in Almaty; online payout processing is also available.
Attach the documents
Prepare the policy, an identity document and materials confirming the event: reports, conclusions of authorised bodies, photos and damage calculations.
Receive the decision
After checking the documents and assessing the loss, the insurer makes a decision and transfers the payment within the periods set by the contract and legislation.
Regulation and supervision
JSC “Insurance Company “Tauran Insurance” is licensed and supervised by the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market (ARDFM). The company operates under licence No. 2.1.29 dated 18.06.2026. Information on senior managers, the composition of the Board of Directors and Management Board, major participants and branches of the insurer is published by the regulator in the open register of financial organisations, so a client can verify the company’s status independently before concluding a contract.