Construction & Insurance Specialist
Paul J Cooper
Paul Cooper is a recognised expert in the field of construction and insurance. In a career spanning over 40 years, he has a proven track record for leading teams and developing businesses, applying his trademark passion, care and integrity to everything he does.
Starting in the construction business, Paul has learned the trade from the ground up, giving him valuable insight into the challenges and requirements of the industry and those who work in it.
Career
Moving in to the niche sector known as Latent Defects Insurance (or New Home Warranty) gave him the opportunity to harness his experience and provide specialist advice and expertise in a complex arena.
With over 30 years experience in this niche field, Paul has established himself as an industry expert, creating innovative solutions and playing key founding and leadership roles in several specialist latent defects insurance businesses. In addition, he has contributed his time, knowledge and expertise to a number of associated industry initiatives including consumer codes, snagging frameworks and builder/developer best practice forums. More recently he formed part of the Steering Group which developed and launched PAS8700 in the off-site manufactured home space, sponsored by the BSI. Paul is now part of a growing team in an online niche home buildings and contents insurance business, using his knowledge and skills to improve the effectiveness of building repairs and delivering better customer outcomes.
Paul's drive and desire to deliver the best results for everyone involved, through his collaborative and inclusive approach, is apparent in everything he does.
Personal
Paul is somebody who relishes challenges in both his work and personal life, grabbing every opportunity with confidence and dynamism, and always retaining a principled approach to whatever he takes on.
His deep-rooted connection with the environment and conservation issues has inspired him to deliver unique industry innovations, including transformational online platforms, collaborative tree-planting programmes and the launch of the first and only carbon neutral business in the latent defects sector.
A love of wildlife in general (and big cats in particular) led to a 25-year (and growing) relationship with the Big Cat Sanctuary where he is an active member. He spent several years on the Fundraising Committee and he and his family have sponsored many of the sanctuary's Jaguars over the years.