IAIS Global Seminar 2024: Keynote speaker: Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), delivered a pre-recorded keynote address focusing on the important role insurance has to play in building financial resilience and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Queen Máxima has served as the UNSGSA since 2009. She was appointed by former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Queen Máxima is also a trained economist who previously worked in international finance and emerging markets.

As the UN Special Advocate, she is a leading global voice on advancing access and usage of affordable, effective, and responsible financial services that lead to positive outcomes in people’s lives and contribute to their financial health. The UNSGSA raises awareness, serves as a convener, encourages leaders, and supports actions to expand financial inclusion at a global and country level, all in close collaboration with partners from the public and private sector.