The National Superintendence of Insurance (SSN) and the General Superintendence of Insurance of Costa Rica (SUGESE), as coordinators of the Inclusive Insurance Working Group of the Association of Insurance Supervisors of Latin America (ASSAL), carried out the Session “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a topic for Insurance Supervisors” ASSAL – IAIS.
The Session was opened by Tomás Soley, President of the Association of Insurance Supervisors (ASSAL) and the General Coordination Manager, Ana Durañona y Vedia, from the Headquarters of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) in Basel, Switzerland. The results of the Survey on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion were presented, where members from Latin America shared their experiences and vision on the subject.
“There is a notorious need for more training and education on DE&I topics applicable to the sector through forums adjusted to the region, as well as support from external institutions or countries that have managed to establish these topics in their jurisdictions.”
Tomás Soley, ASSAL
The second part was in charge of Helen Rowell and Lauren Eckermann representatives of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) and who lead the projects and initiatives of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion that are being promoted by the Association.
“The IAIS believes that, incorporating DE&I within an insurer can reduce the risk of groupthink, provide safety to speak up and improve decision making, which positively impacts governance and risk management.”
Helen Rowell, IAIS
Finally, the Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii) presented its new sex-disaggregated reporting tool to the Supervisors.
“It’s an issue that should not be overlooked. These are pertinent issues, as well as other issues. The insurance sector has a lot to do and to say on issues of diversity and inclusion.”
Tomás Soley, ASSAL
As coordinators of this Working Group, we are convinced that the collaborative work between members from different jurisdictions around the world will contribute to strengthening ties between regions and fostering integration through the exchange of views on diversity and inclusion.
By courtesy of the National Superintendence of Insurance of Argentina.
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