Michael Harding

Michael Harding, MS, WSO-CSE, is a seasoned risk management professional with extensive experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Senior Risk Solution Specialist at Markel since January 2010, Michael focuses on educating clients and promoting safety through comprehensive risk management strategies. Previous roles include Director of Risk & Insurance Programs at Advance Auto Parts, where responsibilities encompassed managing risk programs and claims, and serving as National Retail/Wholesale Industry Consulting Leader at Marsh USA, where Michael led a team to enhance risk consulting revenue. Earlier career positions included overseeing risk control for Walmart, directing safety and health at Norfolk Shipbuilding and DryDock, and implementing risk management programs at Home Quarters Warehouse and O'Sullivan Corporation. Michael holds a Master's degree in Safety Management and a Bachelor's degree in Education and Art, both from West Virginia University.