Colin Lyon
About Colin Lyon
Colin Lyon is the Vice President, Forest Products Operations Claims Manager at FM Global, with extensive international experience in claims management and a strong educational background in Chemical Engineering.
Current Title and Role
Colin Lyon currently serves as the Vice President, Forest Products Operations Claims Manager at FM Global. He is based in Frisco, Texas, and has held this position since 2019. In his role, Colin oversees claims management specifically for forest products operations, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before his current role, Colin Lyon worked in various capacities at FM Global. He was the Vice President, Forest Products Operations Claims Manager in Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom for two months in 2019. Prior to that, he served as Senior General Adjuster - EMEA & Asia Pacific Division Claims from 2016 to 2018, and as General Adjuster - EMEA & Asia Pacific Division Claims from 2012 to 2016. His earlier tenure at FM Global also included a role as Senior Adjuster - Northern European Operations from 2005 to 2007.
Experience at Crawford & Company
Colin Lyon worked at Crawford & Company as Director of the International Property Division for four years, from 2008 to 2012. Based in London, United Kingdom, he managed various aspects of international property claims. This role further solidified his expertise in property claims management on a global scale.
Early Career at Cunningham Lindsey
Colin Lyon started his professional journey at Cunningham Lindsey, where he worked as a Commercial Adjuster from 1996 to 2005. During his nine-year tenure in Glasgow, he gained extensive experience in handling commercial claims, laying the foundation for his subsequent roles in the insurance industry.
Educational Background
Colin Lyon attended the University of Strathclyde, where he studied Chemical Engineering from 1990 to 1995. This educational background provided him with a strong technical foundation. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at Bishopbriggs High School from 1985 to 1990 and attended Balmuildy Primary School from 1978 to 1985.
Professional Recognition
Colin Lyon is a Fellow of both the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters. These fellowships indicate his high level of professional recognition and expertise in the insurance industry. His credentials demonstrate a commitment to professional development and excellence in the field of claims management.