Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Businesses are paying later in China but economy is resilient, says Euler Hermes
Credit insurer Euler Hermes believes domestic consumption in China will support the economy but volatility is delaying business payments.
Ironshore's Pembroke to open in Shanghai
Ironshore is to open an office in Shanghai for its Pembroke Managing Agency to join Lloyd's China platform this month.
Business interruption from cyber attacks a growing concern, says AGCS
Business interruption is the top risk globally for the fourth year in succession according to Allianz's Risk Barometer 2016 - an annual survey of risk managers.
MSIG explores telematics in Singapore with trial
MSIG is looking for drivers to participate in a six month study to analyse driver behaviour in Singapore.
NZ$115m of New Zealand catastrophe insured losses in 2015
Natural disasters cost insurers in New Zealand NZ$115m (£52m) last year down from NZ$153m in 2014 according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
IAG used drones to help assess Victoria bushfire damage
Australian insurance giant IAG is using drones to help assess damage from bushfires for the first time.
A$60m of claims from Western Australia bushfires, says ICA
There has now been an estimated A$60m (£29m) of claims from bushfires in Western Australia according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Ace announces future Australia management team
Ace has announced the leadership team in Australia once the acquisition of Chubb is completed.
MSIG Singapore to review haze exemption in travel policies
MSIG has promised to review its "travel inconvenience" sections after being criticised for not covering passengers delayed by widespread haze from Indonesia last year.
ICA declares New South Wales storm a catastrophe
The Insurance Council of Australia has declared the storm over the last few days in New South Wales a catastrophe.
Hong Kong's incoming regulator appoints chairman
The Hong Kong government has appointed Dr Moses Cheng Mo-chi as the first chairman of the Independent Insurance Authority.
China's insurers establish government investment fund
China's insurers and reinsurers have established the China Insurance Investment fund in Shanghai's free trade zone.
Panes to join McLarens from Crawford
Chris Panes, formerly CEO of Asia for Crawford, is leaving the loss adjuster to join rival McLarens in February.
Insured catastrophe losses were $27bn in 2015, says Munich Re
Insured natural catastrophe losses were $27bn (£18.3bn) in 2015 down from $31bn in 2014 and an average of $34bn over the past 30 years according to reinsurance giant Munich Re.
Di Meo leaves Italy for Generali Asia broker role
Giovanni di Meo has left his marketing role at Generali global corporate and commercial in Milan for a broker leadership role in Asia.
Post and CII launch 'Raising Standards' series in Hong Kong
Post and the Chartered Insurance Institute will launch a 'Raising Standards' webinar series in Hong Kong next year.
Fosun suspends shares in Hong Kong
Shares of all the listed entities at one of China's largest conglomerates Fosun were suspended today after concerns over the whereabouts of its chairman Guo Guangchang.
Watkins Syndicate to rename as Munich Re
From 1 January 2016 Watkins Syndicate 457 in addition to its managing agent Munich Re Underwriting will be renamed Munich Re Syndicate.
Flooding in India highlights planning weaknesses, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield's modeling team Impact Forecasting believes India and other countries in Asia need to learn quickly from recent dramatic flooding.
RSA sells entire stake in Russia division
RSA has sold its 75% stake in general insurer Intouch Insurance in Russia.
Cornish to exit IAG as Harmer rings changes
IAG's head of personal lines Andy Cornish is to leave after Peter Harmer, IAG's new CEO, reshuffled his senior team starting 9 December.
AIG sells $750m stake in China's PICC
AIG has sold a further share of its stake in China's largest general insurer PICC Property & Casualty.
Insured costs rise to A$120m for South Australia bushfires
The bushfires in South Australia have so far seen almost A$119.7m (£58m) of claims.
Chennai floods will cost insurers at least $300m
The devastating floods in Chennai, the capital of India's province Tamil Nadu, will cost insurers at least $300m (£198m) in claims as the rains continue.