Shahrokh Shahpoori
About Shahrokh Shahpoori
Shahrokh Shahpoori is the Vice President of Engineering Underwriting at Axis Capital, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly in power transmission and distribution, and has held various roles in engineering and underwriting across several companies.
Work at Axis Capital
Shahrokh Shahpoori has been serving as Vice President - Engineering Underwriter at Axis Capital since 2016. In this role, he focuses on engineering (re)insurance, underwriting, and risk management within the company. His tenure at Axis Capital spans eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives in the engineering underwriting sector.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Shahrokh Shahpoori held several positions in the engineering field. He worked at Ghods Niroo Engineering Company as Head of Tendering Group in the HV Substation Department from 1999 to 2004. He also served as Engineering Coordinator for the South Pars CCPP 1500 MW Project at Mapna Group from 2007 to 2009. His experience includes managing high voltage substation projects and overseeing project engineering management for power plants.
Education and Expertise
Shahrokh Shahpoori holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from K.N. Toosi University, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from SBS Swiss Business School between 2014 and 2016. His academic background is complemented by his expertise in power transmission and distribution, project execution, and risk assessment.
Career in Underwriting and Claims Management
Shahrokh Shahpoori has extensive experience in underwriting and claims management. He worked at Infrassure Ltd in various roles, including Underwriting and Claims Manager from 2010 to 2013 and Underwriter - Construction from 2013 to 2014. His skills in risk management and claims assessment have been integral to his career in engineering (re)insurance.
Skills in Sales and Marketing
In addition to his engineering and underwriting expertise, Shahrokh Shahpoori possesses strong skills in sales and marketing, particularly related to transformers and substation equipment. He worked as a Senior Sales Engineer at Siemens from 2005 to 2007, where he focused on high voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) products.