About Us - Paul A. J. May
Paul A. J. May
LLB (Hons), MBA, FCII, FCILA, AdipC, DipAIS, MCIArb, CFIRM, MAE, AIC, FUEDI-ELAE, FCMI, FIFAA, FIoD
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws honours degree, University of London
Master of Business Administration degree, Open University Business School
Research Diploma in Advanced Insurance Studies: London Guildhall University
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Consultancy: Henley Management College
Fellow: Chartered Insurance Institute
FUEDI - ELAE: European Loss Adjusting Expert
Fellow: Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
Certified Fellow: Institute of Risk Management
Fellow: Institute of Directors (IoD)
Member: Corporate Governance Expert Advisory Group of the IoD
Fellow: International Federation of Adjusting Associations
Director at Large: International Federation of Adjusting Associations
Member: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Associate: National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (USA)
Member: Academy of Experts
Associate: Institute of Consulting
Fellow: Chartered Management Institute
Member: Association of MBA's
Yachtmaster Offshore - Commercial Endorsement
Professional Activities
FCA: Paul is approved under Section 59 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 to perform the following Controlled Functions: Director, Chief Executive, Apportionment and Oversight, Responsible for Insurance Mediation
Past President: CILA - Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (1999-2000)
Past President: FUEDI - European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts (1999-2000)
Past President: IFAA - International Federation of Adjusting Associations (2009-2011)
Visiting Faculty (Claims Management) - The Business School (formerly Cass), City University, London
Liveryman: Worshipful Company of Insurers (Court Assistant 2004-2007)
Member ex-officio of Membership Committee of Worshipful Company of Insurers
Peking University: Member of the Expert Committee of The China Centre for Insurance and Social Security Research (CCISSR)
Member: British Insurance Law Association
Mentor and Fund Raiser: St Giles Trust Charity
Former Director: Institute of Risk Management (2012-2013)
Committee Member: Climate Risk Special Interest Group of Institute of Risk Management
Member: International SIG CILA
Former Member: Advisory board of Nottingham University Business School Centre for Risk and Insurance
Member: International Insurance Society
Past Commodore: Lloyd's Yacht Club (2003-2006)
Group Leader: Duke of Edinburgh's Commonwealth Study Conference UK Tour 1992 and subsequent input
Member: Lloyd's Shotgun Club - clay pigeon shooting
Continuing Studies
Research - Issues relating to the management of strategic alliances and networks
Experience
Over 47 years experience in industry, insurance company, loss adjusting and consultancy. Lived and worked overseas in Belgium, Dubai and Singapore.
Specialisations
Specialises in complex multi-national assignments.
Languages
Mother tongue English, French. Studying Spanish.
Publications and Talks
Book: 'Arson and the Insured' published by Chartered Insurance Institute which won the 1992 CII Morgan Owen essay competition silver medal. Download it here.
Numerous articles in Lloyds List, Society of CII Fellows journal, Post magazine, Asia Insurance Review, Insurance International, Re-Insurance, The Loss Adjuster, Inform, and Fire Prevention. View articles here.
During time on ABI/Home Office Arson Bureau Committee contributed to Arson Bureau's 'Insurers Considerations'.
Numerous seminars for companies, institutes and underwriters in the UK and around the world.
Courses
Attended a range of insurance, media, public speaking, Institute of Directors, Chartered Management Institute, arbitration, research training and expert witness courses.
Contact Paul A. J. May
Mobile: +44 (0)7836 746 534
paul.may@concordiaconsultancy.com
To download a pdf version of Paul's CV please click here.
