Tiago Azevedo is the Assistant Vice President of Loss Control at Tradesman Program Managers (TPM). In this role, he is responsible for identifying organizational risks, analyzing their severity, and implementing strategies to minimize both the likelihood and impact of potential losses. His work includes developing preventative measures, enforcing safety protocols, and leading training programs – all aimed at protecting assets and reducing financial exposure.
Prior to joining TPM in 2021, Tiago served as a Senior Risk Engineer at Chubb Insurance. There, he provided consultative loss control and risk management services for large commercial accounts involved in various types of construction projects. These included high-rise superstructures, sports arenas, hospitals, schools, airports, bridges, tunnels, and major real estate developments such as Hudson Yards—with construction values exceeding $30 billion. He played a critical role in assessing and developing safety and loss control programs, advising clients on OSHA, DOT, and DOB regulations. Tiago conducted detailed risk assessments to determine project acceptability and inform pricing for insurance programs, delivering thorough reports to underwriters and senior account managers throughout all phases of construction.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Azevedo worked as a safety professional, conducting over 1,000 in-person orientations and training sessions for construction workers. He collaborated closely with project managers and lift directors during the assembly and erection of tower cranes and prepared detailed incident reports. He also reviewed site safety plans for compliance with OSHA and DOB codes and regulations on high-profile projects, including the new World Trade Center and Hudson Yards.
Mr. Azevedo holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from York College School of Business. He is a certified Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation, is an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, and a certified Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS).
In his spare time, Tiago is committed to workforce development and community empowerment. He volunteers with nonprofit construction training programs, providing practical instruction and technical guidance to both young adults and career-seeking residents across New York City.
