Iara Sousa is a professional with over ten years of experience in the African insurance industry. Throughout her career, Iara has been a fierce advocate for gender mainstreaming, financial inclusion, addressing social inequalities, sustainability, innovation, and tackling climate-related issues in vulnerable countries. Iara serves as the Co-Chair of the Learning & Development Sub-Committee under the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance (NDSI), where she contributes to shaping initiatives that enhance skills and capacity-building within the insurance industry, with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity.
She was the Country Director for the Young Insurance Professionals, an organisation dedicated to advancing the development of the next generation of insurance professionals in Africa. Additionally, Iara serves as the Regional Director for Women’s Leadership in Insurance in Africa, where she promoted the advancement of women in leadership positions across the financial industry. Iara’s passion for gender mainstreaming led her to establish Mozambique Women for Inclusive Insurance, an organisation dedicated to providing tailored support to address the specific needs of women and girls affected by social inequalities and climate-related shocks. Iara is committed to driving change across various sectors and building resilient and equitable communities.
