Mariella led the inclusive insurance innovation lab and was also the main contact for the MENA region and francophone countries. She was responsible for the implementation of the online Insurance Core Principles self-assessment tool and supported A2ii’s work on increasing women’s access to insurance. Before joining the A2ii, Mariella worked as an advisor for private sector development at GIZ. Prior to that, she worked at AXA Germany’s Risk Management Unit that dealt with implementing regulatory requirements. Mariella holds a M.Sc.