Michelle Ganaden: Educator Turned Global Insurance Trailblazer

From Perth to LA, Michelle Ganaden has traveled the world and built a remarkable career in commercial insurance. In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Michelle to hear her inspiring journey from Australian educator to Director of Risk Management in Texas, and now, a broker with Gallagher—the third-largest insurance brokerage globally.

Michelle shares how she transitioned into the insurance industry, helped shape insurance policies for the State of Texas, and now supports clients at Gallagher through dynamic property and casualty programs. She gives a behind-the-scenes look at reinsurance challenges, risk management strategies, and what it's like managing billion-dollar portfolios.

Key Topics Covered:

• Michelle’s leap from education to insurance

• Building state-wide insurance programs in Texas

• Working with Lloyd's of London and Gallagher

• Navigating today’s insurance market

• Property & casualty trends and risk management

• Personal insights: cross-country love, family, and food

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