Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
AIG sells Ascot stake to Canadian pension firm
Insurance giant AIG has sold its 20% stake in Ascot Underwriting and fully-owned subsidiary Ascot Corporate Name to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for $1.1bn (£840m).
XL Catlin to acquire Lloyd's MGA in Australia
Global insurer XL Catlin has entered into an agreement with Paul Hines, the owner of Sydney-based Brooklyn Underwriting, to acquire the MGA.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission targets add-ons
Some of Australia's largest insurers have been named in a critical report examining car insurance add-ons sold by car dealers.
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016: The winners
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016 were announced on 8 September in Singapore.
QBE reduces Hong Kong workforce by 20 for "better efficiency"
Australia-headquartered global insurer QBE informed 20 of its Hong Kong staff on 6 September they were being made redundant.
Swan returns to Asia for Lloyd's compliance role
Kim Swan, most recently senior manager - international regulatory affairs at Lloyd's, has returned to Asia.
Chubb targets China's marine market
Chubb is now offering insurance for importers, exporters and transport operators working in the Chinese marine market.
Foister swaps Liberty for Markel energy in Singapore
Timothy Foister has left Liberty International to join Markel in Singapore.
Tardy leaves Paris for Axa Asia marketing and digital role
Global insurer Axa has appointed Frederic Tardy as its Asia chief marketing, digital, data and customer officer.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions gains Hong Kong license
Swiss Re's general insurance arm Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has been authorised to place general insurance business in or from Hong Kong.
Fosun's insurance profits fall as revenues more than double in first half
Chinese conglomerate Fosun's insurance division saw mixed fortunes in the first half of 2016.
Hiscox completes sale of Hong Kong Direct Asia operation
Hiscox-owned Direct Asia has completed the sale of its Hong Kong operation to Hong Kong-based financial services group Well Link.
Peak Re completes 50% acquisition of Caribbean insurer
Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re has completed the 50% acquisition of Caribbean-insurer Nagico.
Global renewal rates fall for 13th consecutive quarter, says Marsh
Global commercial insurance renewal rates dropped 3.6% in the second quarter of 2016 according to the Marsh Global Insurance Market Index.
Rios rejoins Allianz for Asia-Pacific risk role
Diego Rios has returned to Allianz as chief risk officer for Allianz Asia-Pacific.
Post Webinar: The route to market in Hong Kong
In the third webinar of Post's 'Shaping the Profession' Hong Kong series supported by the Chartered Insurance Institute we discuss the route to market for life insurance.
Claims Club Asia-Pacific readies for Singapore and Sydney
The Claims Club Asia-Pacific has two events this month in Singapore and Sydney.
Tay joins Axa as Asia chief risk officer
Annie Tay has joined Axa in Asia as the chief risk officer for the region.
Greenwood takes on international role at CII
Mark Greenwood, the Chartered Insurance Institute's Asia-Pacific regional director, has taken on the new role of international director.
Towergate records £16.7m EBITDA in first half; revenue falls 7%
Towergate's profits before amortisation, interest and tax climbed to £16.7m in the first half of 2016 compared to a loss of £14.7m in H1 2015.
Six 'driverless' taxis take to the road in Singapore
US software company Nutonomy is offering free rides in six 'driverless' taxis in Singapore from today.
XL Catlin bolsters Asia-Pacific political risk team
XL Catlin has made a senior underwriting appointment in Sydney.
Steadfast's profits and revenues climb in 2015/16
Steadfast, the Australian general insurance broker and broker network, had a solid year of growth in the financial year ending 30 June 2016.
Winnie Wong to return in Hong Kong
Former Aon Hong Kong CEO Winnie Wong is returning to the market at a local insurer.