Gerardo Zaragoza
About Gerardo Zaragoza
Gerardo Zaragoza is a Senior Loss Consultant at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2017. He specializes in loss prevention consultancy and natural hazard risk engineering assessments across Mexico and Latin America.
Work at AXA XL
Gerardo Zaragoza has been employed at AXA XL since 2017, serving as a Senior Loss Consultant. In this role, he conducts property surveys and provides loss prevention consultancy across various industries, including electronic manufacturing, steel production, and glass manufacturing. His work focuses on identifying risks and implementing strategies to mitigate potential losses for clients in Mexico and Latin America.
Previous Experience
Before joining AXA XL, Gerardo Zaragoza worked at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd as a Senior Risk Engineer and Natural Hazard Specialist from 2014 to 2017. His responsibilities included performing natural hazard risk engineering assessments. He also held positions at FM Global as a Senior Consultant Engineer from 2008 to 2013 and at Paragon Risk Engineering as a Senior Consultant Engineer for a brief period in 2013. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Project Engineer at PepsiCo from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Gerardo Zaragoza earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), where he studied from 1994 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in analyzing and testing fire protection systems, including computer sprinkler system analysis and fire pump testing. He also specializes in earthquake risk assessments, focusing on seismic activities.
Specializations and Skills
Gerardo Zaragoza specializes in conducting natural hazard risk engineering assessments and has a strong focus on fire protection systems. His skills include analyzing and testing various fire safety measures and conducting comprehensive risk assessments related to seismic activities. His work spans across diverse industries, showcasing his ability to adapt his expertise to meet different client needs.