Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Ironshore opens New Zealand office
Ironshore International has opened a New Zealand office in Auckland today.
Guernsey Finance to open Hong Kong office in 2016
Guernsey Finance will open a Hong Kong office in the first quarter of 2016 to focus on South-East Asia.
Hong Kong investigates claims database
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has set-up a provisional board to investigate establishing a claims database for Hong Kong.
Gallagher buys in New Zealand
Arthur J Gallagher has bought Timaru-based broker Reid Manson in New Zealand for an undisclosed sum.
Axa increases stake in Indian joint ventures to 49%
Taking advantage of new regulations Axa has increased its stake from 26% to 49% in Bharti Axa General Insurance and Bharti Axa Life Insurance.
Career File: Senn steps down as Zurich's global CEO
Martin Senn, Zurich's global CEO, has reached an agreement with Zurich's board to leave the company.
Zurich commits to general insurance in Singapore after life exit
From today Zurich will not accept any more life insurance policy applications in Singapore.
Product disclosure statements are too long and complex, says ICA
An Insurance Council of Australia taskforce has made 16 key recommendations to improve Australia's insurers' product explanations to customers.
Zurich exits general insurance in Middle East
From today Zurich will no longer write business in the Middle East for non-life insurance.
"Horrific" South Australia bushfires cost insurers over A$75m
According to the Insurance Council of Australia bushfires north of Adelaide have costs insurers A$75m (£36m) so far.
Bryant to swap Lloyd's for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in Hong Kong
Dylan Bryant, Lloyd's Hong Kong general representative, is to leave early in the new year for a role at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Hoad as head of innovation
Tom Hoad, an underwriter in Tokio Marine Kiln's emerging risk division, has been appointed as head of innovation at Tokio Marine Kiln's London office.
Shanghai broker registers with Lloyd's
Shanghai Asian Insurance Brokers has become the first Chinese broker to register with Lloyd's.
Lloyd's syndicates unite for $400m natural catastrophe pool
Eight Lloyd's syndicates are uniting to help protect emerging economies in Africa, Asia and Latin America from natural catastrophes.
16 homes destroyed in South Australia bushfires
The Insurance Council of Australia has declared a catastrophe for multiple bushfires north of Adelaide in South Australia.
Ortega to lead Chubb in Asia-Pacific after Ace deal completes
Juan Luis Ortega, Asia-Pacific president at Ace, will lead the merged entities of Ace and Chubb in the region.
Icahn seeks shareholder support for AIG breakup
AIG has said it would not "make financial sense" to break up the insurer after renewed pressure from activist investor Carl Icahn.
US government issues worldwide travel alert
The US State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert for all of its citizens for three months citing "increased terrorist threats".
Fosun to step up integration after Ironshore completion
Chinese conglomerate Fosun is to increase its integration efforts among its insurance assets following the confirmation of its 100% ownership deal with Ironshore.
Claims Club Asia: Cyber risks on the agenda
At the final Claims Club Asia of 2015 in Hong Kong, an audience of claims professionals heard from experts on cyber risks.
Australasia's risk management institute appoints Ventura as president
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia has appointed vice-president Anthony Ventura as its new president.
Insight Australia's brokers to join Steadfast
Insight Australia Group's broker members have decided to join Steadfast's network.
AIG pays S$40,000 a day for Singaporean travel claims
Singaporeans favourite reason for going abroad is to go shopping according to research from AIG.
XL Catlin recruits from AIG to bolster Australia crisis capabilities
Shelley Devane has joined XL Catlin to become its head of crisis management for Australia.