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Women Actuaries Connect+ Event

Presented by Kresh Wright

Virtual and In-person at Australia Square
Australia Square, Level 7, 264 George St, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

4 CPD Points (In-Person Registration attendance)

2 CPD Points (Virtual Registration attendance)

Jun 26 2025 5:00PM - Jun 26 2025 7:00PM

Your skills have gotten you this far, but to take your career to the next level, it’s all about building the right connections. The right relationships open doors to opportunities you didn’t even know existed.

Forget the awkward, forced small talk. Networking can be simple, effective, and powerful when done the right way. Join us for the inaugural Women Actuaries Connect+ event to discover actionable strategies to build meaningful connections—no fluff, just real advice that works.

Presenter: Kresh Wright, Head of Product and Proposition - Zurich
Date: 26 June 2025
Time: 5:00–7.00pm (Presentation: 5:45–6:15pm)
Venue: Australia Square, Australia Square Tower, Level 7
Virtual: Join online from 5:45pm

Space is limited so RSVPs are a must!

Kresh Wright, Insurance Executive, Consultant, Mentor, and Head of Product and Proposition at Zurich, will share her methods for successful networking that you can put into action immediately.

About Women Actuaries Connect+

Women Actuaries Connect+, a fresh initiative from our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group designed to strengthen our community of women in the actuarial profession.

This program creates a welcoming space where women actuaries can build valuable professional connections, share experiences, and support each other's career journeys. With women making up about 40% of our membership, many under 35, we're focused on nurturing tomorrow's leaders through meaningful networking and mentorship.

The "+" in our name reflects our inclusive approach, everyone who supports women's advancement in the profession is welcome to participate and contribute.

Women Actuaries Connect+ brings together diverse perspectives and experiences, creating opportunities for collaboration and growth that benefit individual members and strengthen our profession.

Pricing

In-person Member Registration: $0.00

In-person Non-Member Registration: $0.00

Virtual Member Registration: $0.00

Virtual Non-Member Registration: $0.00

About the presenter(s)
Kresh Wright
Kresh Wright, Head of Product and Proposition for Group Insurance at Zurich Insurance
Prior to joining Zurich, Kresh accumulated over 17 years of experience in life reinsurance with Swiss Re, working in various roles across Australia and internationally, including actuarial, risk management, and client management. Most recently, Kresh led Swiss Re's Life and Health business across Australia and New Zealand. Kresh began her career over 20 years ago in New Zealand, in actuarial consulting as well as spending two years with Tower Health & Life as an actuarial analyst. Kresh is deeply passionate about people and is dedicated to nurturing a positive team culture through a shared vision.

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