Episode 184

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4th Oct 2023

Episode 184: NAWA: Empowering women in the actuarial profession / Épisode 184 : NAWA : habiliter les femmes dans le domaine de l’actuariat

The Network of Actuarial Women and Allies (NAWA) is an association created in 2021 dedicated to connecting and supporting women and their allies across the actuarial profession. Increasing diversity and equity, creating a sense of community and establishing development opportunities for women in the profession, NAWA now has 850+ members and 2,000+ followers on LinkedIn worldwide.

In this episode, meet Sandy Lowe, FCAS and co-founder of NAWA, and listen to her give a brief overview of the issues that women face getting into – and staying in – the actuarial profession. Discover what led her to become a co-founder of NAWA and learn about the exciting programs and events that NAWA offers. (In English)

Le Network of Actuarial Women and Allies (NAWA) est une association créée en 2021 qui se consacre au soutien et à la mise en relation des femmes et de leurs alliés dans l’ensemble de la profession actuarielle. En augmentant la diversité et l’équité, en créant un sentiment de communauté et en offrant des occasions de développement pour les femmes dans la profession, NAWA compte désormais plus de 850 membres et plus de 2 000 abonnées et abonnés sur LinkedIn dans le monde entier.

Dans cet épisode, faites la connaissance de Sandy Lowe, FCAS et co-fondatrice de NAWA. Sandy nous donne un aperçu des enjeux auxquels les femmes sont confrontées pour intégrer la profession actuarielle et y rester. Découvrez ce qui l’a amenée à devenir co-fondatrice de cette association et découvrez les programmes et événements prometteurs offerts par NAWA.

Cet épisode est disponible en anglais seulement.

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