About your advisor
Paul Borup is a trusted advisor, business leader, and advocate for thoughtful stewardship. For nearly three decades, he has helped organizations navigate risk, make sound decisions, and protect the people, missions, and communities they serve. His work is guided by a simple belief:
The best decisions are made with a long-term perspective, a clear understanding of risk, and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right.
Few professionals have experienced the insurance industry as completely as Paul. Throughout his career, he has served as a claims adjuster, financial officer, product leader, agency executive, consultant, and public adjuster, providing a unique understanding of how insurance works from every perspective. That experience enables him to move beyond policies and premiums, helping clients understand how today's decisions will shape tomorrow's outcomes.
Client Experience
Paul has advised school districts, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, contractors, manufacturers, hotels, trucking companies, and community associations across the country. Clients value his ability to simplify complex issues, ask better questions, and provide objective guidance grounded in technical expertise, practical experience, and sound judgment. His reputation has been built not on selling insurance, but on earning trust through preparation, transparency, and consistently placing his clients' interests first.
As founder of The Contributorship Risk Studio, Paul continues his mission of helping organizations become stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for uncertainty. Whether advising a board of directors, evaluating a complex insurance program, or speaking on leadership and risk, his focus remains the same: empowering others to become better stewards of the people and resources entrusted to their care.
Educational Background
Utah State University
- Bachelor of Science, Economics
University of South Carolina
- Master of Business Administration
Insurance Institute of America
- Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
- Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI)
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
- Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB)
- Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF)
The American College
- Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
International Center for Captive Education
- Associate in Captive Insurance (ACI)
Institute of Workers Compensation Professionals
- Certified Work Comp Advisor (CWCA)