Every International Women’s Day, GB recognises and celebrates the accomplishments of the inspiring women we work with. This year, we asked our people to nominate an inspiring female leader that they work with, and we were overwhelmed with dozens of very worthy nominations. After a tough process, nine women were selected to be profiled for 2020, based on their amazing accomplishments over the past 12 months.

All of the women featured in these interviews will represent GB at the Women in Insurance Leadership Summit in August.

Meet Morgan Drysdale, a knowledgeable, inspiring member of the Gallagher Bassett family.

Morgan joined GB in 2019 in the role of National Manager - Risk, Audit and Compliance and National Ethics Officer. Morgan’s team facilitate the enterprise-wide approach to risk management and help guide our business to make great decisions that push GB closer to achieving our Strategy.

Morgan was nominated by her colleagues, who are inspired by the way she always approaches all aspects of her role in a helpful, knowledgeable and dedicated manner. She leads by example, entrusting her team to get their jobs done and not shying away from giving productive feedback.

Morgan embodies The Gallagher Way. She supports the growth of others, always looking towards solutions and willing to assist with any request.

We recently sat down with Morgan to find out more about her:

Do you have a standout career highlight?

My career highlight has been finding a career that challenges me, brings me joy and fun each day, and allows me to support others to develop to their best potential.

What motivates or drives your passion for the insurance/risk management industry?

Risk management is simply good decision making. I am passionate about guiding Gallagher Bassett to make great business decisions to achieve our strategy. It is rewarding to see the results of decisions positively impacting claimants/clients on the front line.

Why do you recommend our industry for the next generation of women entering the workforce?

It’s exciting, changing, lots to learn, you get to work with people helping people, and the skills are easily transferrable.

What do you like most about Gallagher Bassett in five words or less?

  • Values “The Gallagher Way”
  • Purpose
  • Family
  • Openness
  • Opportunity

How is Gallagher Bassett is helping you face your future with confidence?

Facing my future with confidence is my responsibility to own and drive, and I have been so grateful for the support I have received from GB. GB has supported my future self from external study support, flexible working with babies and growth within my role. The experience, knowledge and confidence I have attained at GB have been invaluable.

Who is your inspiration or role model?

Ita Buttrose, Chair of the ABC

Ita is described as having uncompromised integrity in her approach to her work and life, and a passion to make a difference which I admire.

What does equality mean to you?

To me, it's ensuring that each person is afforded the same opportunities.

My small contribution to women’s equality is

  • helping my team to see and have the confidence to be proud of their achievements
  • enabling a fully flexible work team, where women and men can seamlessly blend their home and work lives for better outcomes.