Carolyn Barsulai

Carolyn supported the A2ii's ongoing implementation and capacity building activities, and was A2ii's Dialogues (consultation calls) lead. Prior to joining the A2ii Carolyn did an internship with the UNFCCC secretariat in Bonn. The work variously involved supporting least developing countries in the development of their national adaptation plans and policies and building resilience for adaptation to climate change. Carolyn holds a Master's degree in Governance and Public Policy from the University of Passau.

In the face of adverse risks, insurance is a tool that can build resilience, especially for the most vulnerable who are often excluded and lack effective risk management strategies when disaster hits. I believe that it is vital to address barriers to access and I would like to play a role in fostering greater inclusivity for those most in need.

Blog Posts from Carolyn Barsulai

01.11.2021 | Carolyn Barsulai | Climate and disaster risk, SDG 13: Climate Action

Supervision of climate-related risks in the insurance sector

COP26 begins today. Climate change is no longer seen as a projection for emerging or new risks but an ongoing reality that threatens the stability of the financial system and the insurance sector as a whole.

30.04.2021 | Carolyn Barsulai | Accounting standards, IFRS 17, Supervisory Dialogue

IFRS 17: Implications for supervisors and the industry

After almost 20 years in the making, the release of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17 Insurance Contracts has been heralded as one of the most significant recent developments in the insurance industry.

09.11.2020 | A2ii Editorial Team, Carolyn Barsulai, Janina Voss | Asia, Caribbean, Risk based capital, Sub-Saharan Africa, Supervisory Dialogue

Landscape of risk-based capital regimes in emerging markets

Around the world, countries are transitioning their insurance markets to more risk-based capital (RBC) regimes to ensure that insurers have sound financial positions and hold adequate levels of capital. This, in turn, enables the insurance sector to withstand shocks, continue to operate and pay policyholders’ claims. The Global Financial Crisis taught us this lesson; the Covid-19 pandemic is a harsh reminder.

16.06.2020 | Carolyn Barsulai | Covid-19, Inclusive Insurance

The impact of Covid-19 on the uninsured and vulnerable and implications for supervisors

To flatten the curve of Covid-19 and save lives, countries have widely accepted social distancing, setting off the slowdown of economic activity worldwide. Where remote work is not an option, reduced contact measures mean reduced earnings. For populations of low-and-middle-income countries, the cost of social distancing is proving higher than for those in developed countries.

Carolyn Barsulai