Kitty Leung
About Kitty Leung
Kitty Leung is a Senior Pricing Actuary at Zurich Financial Services Australia, specializing in SME Packages and Covermore since 2021. She has extensive experience in the actuarial field, having held various roles in pricing and portfolio management across multiple organizations, and is actively involved in promoting gender and racial equality within her community.
Work at Zurich Australia
Kitty Leung has been employed at Zurich Financial Services Australia since 2020. She currently holds the position of Senior Pricing Actuary for SME Packages and Covermore, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she manages portfolios valued at approximately AUD 300-400 million. Prior to her current role, she served as a Senior Pricing Actuary for SME Packages for one year and as a Senior Pricing Actuary for Casualty & Specialties from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she has been an active member of the Women's Innovation Network Committee since 2016.
Education and Expertise
Kitty Leung earned a Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Studies and Finance from the University of New South Wales, completing her studies from 2005 to 2008. She also completed her Higher School Certificate at Sydney Girls' High School from 1999 to 2004. Her professional expertise spans various roles in actuarial science, pricing, and portfolio management, particularly within the insurance sector.
Background
Kitty Leung began her career in 2008 as an Analyst in Group Treasury at Westpac, where she worked for five months. She then transitioned to Suncorp Group, where she held multiple roles, including Actuarial Analyst and Senior Actuarial Analyst, from 2006 to 2014. Kitty returned to Zurich Financial Services Australia in 2014, where she has held various actuarial positions over the years.
Achievements
Kitty Leung has been recognized for her contributions to gender and racial equality within the workplace. She was selected as one of 15 participants in the 2021 Female Talent Sponsorship Program. Kitty actively participates in discussions regarding the gender pay gap, superannuation gap, and other related issues. She also serves as the editor of the WINsights newsletter for Zurich Australia's Women's Innovation Network.