Education & Professional Credentials

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) | 1973

Accredited Surveying Officer (ASO)

Member | Marine Loss Adjusting & Surveying Panel, Q.A. Shirazi Surveyors (Pvt) Limited

Executive Profile

Tahir Nawaz Ijaz serves as Executive Director at Q.A. Shirazi Surveyors (Pvt) Limited, bringing decades of distinguished legal, corporate, and specialized survey expertise to the leadership team.

Holding a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) acquired in 1973, he combines deep regulatory and legal acumen with extensive operational experience across marine risk assessment, port operations, and cargo surveying.

Prior to his focus on independent loss adjusting and surveys, Mr. Ijaz spent a major portion of his career at Shell Pakistan as Senior Manager, where he directly directed port loading and unloading operations, bulk liquid handling, and marine safety protocols.

Since transitioning into independent insurance surveying in 2008—first with Ali Murtaza & Co. and subsequently joining Q.A. Shirazi Surveyors in 2015—he has overseen high-value loss assessments, risk evaluations, and marine cargo surveys across Pakistan’s major ports and commercial centers.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Marine & Cargo Surveys: Assessment of draft surveys, containerized cargo, bulk shipments, breakbulk, and transit damage claims.

• Port Operations & Terminals: In-depth knowledge of port loading/unloading logistics, hazardous material handling, and jetty safety standards derived from decades of oil & gas sector experience.

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Applying foundational legal expertise (LL.B.) to insurance policy interpretations, liability evaluations, and claim settlement frameworks.

• Accredited Surveying Operations: Serving as an Accredited Surveying Officer (ASO) for complex marine, transit, and commercial property risk inspections.