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Kresh Wright takes on newly created Head of Product and Proposition, Group Life role at Zurich Australia

Wright joins after working 17 years with Swiss Re, most recently as Head of Life and Health.
February 19, 2025

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Zurich Australia has appointed Kresh Wright as Head of Product and Proposition for Group Life, the company’s Head of Insurance, Darren Wickham, announced on LinkedIn.

Wright joins Zurich in a newly created role after working for Swiss Re for 17 years. There, she most recently served as the Head of Life and Health in Australia and New Zealand.

She brings over 20 years of actuarial and insurance industry experience having gained expertise in senior roles across the ANZ region.

According to Wickham, Wright’s appointment to a newly created role aligns with the expansion of Zurich’s Group Insurance team. He also revealed that another new Head of Corporate role is being created.

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