This panel will discuss how diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) – both with respect to the insurer’s workforce and with respect to how it operates and serve customers – leads to better governance and decision-making, and better meets consumer needs, prevents discriminatory practices and reduces misconduct. The panel will also explore what role insurance supervisors can play in promoting DE&I within the sector. Moderator: Gerry Cross – Director of Financial Regulation Policy and Risk, Central Bank of Ireland  Panellists: Francisco Astelarra – Secretary General, Interamerican Federation of Insurance Companies Chlora Lindley-Myers – Director, Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration Helen Rowell – Deputy Chair, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Nomfundo (Fundi ) Tshazibana – Deputy Governor, South African Reserve Bank, and CEO, Prudential Authority