Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Leong returns to Singapore for Zurich leadership role
Kevin Leong has left Allianz in Canada to become head of customer distribution and marketing for Zurich's Asia-Pacific global corporate business.
Zurich considers takeover offer for RSA
Zurich has confirmed it is evaluating an offer to buy UK-headquartered insurer RSA.
Chinese investment firm buys Sirius International
Chinese investment firm China Minsheng has bought Sirius International Insurance for $2.24bn (£1.4bn) from White Mountains.
JLT sues Howden in Singapore to halt staff exodus
JLT is pursuing Howden and a Singapore executive firm in the Singapore courts after key staff including JLT's Singapore managing director Goh Chye Huat left in May.
China's regulator approves Anbang's Dutch deal
China's Anbang has completed the purchase of insurer Vivat from government owned Dutch bank SNS Reaal after approval from the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission.
Ace moves Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore
Ace has moved its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore to Capita Green, 138 Market Street in the CBD.
Aon appoints senior Swiss Re head for China roles
Qin Lu is moving from Swiss Re to take on the roles of CEO of Aon Benfield Greater China and CEO of Aon Risk Solutions, China.
Lloyd's underwriters create Asia-Pacific excess consortium
A new Asia-Pacific excess of loss property cover is led by Atrium and provides $25m (£16m) of loss capacity up to 100% of excess layers.
Peak Re buys 50% stake in Caribbean insurer
Hong Kong headquartered Peak Re has bought 50% of Caribbean insurer Nagico for an undisclosed amount.
Allied World's profits hammered in Q2 by catastrophes and investment losses
Allied World's after tax profits fell 94% to $9.5m (£6m) in the second quarter compared with the same period last year when profits hit $151.9m.
Walker begins Hong Kong QBE journey
Mark Walker, previously CEO of RSA Hong Kong, has started his role as CEO of QBE's Hong Kong operations.
Taiwan demands Chinese tourists have insurance
From 1 October the Taiwanese government will require Chinese tourists to show proof they have taken out medical insurance.
Allied World hires from Starr to replace Cotter in Asia-Pacific
Allied World has hired Michael Garrison from Starr where he was senior vice president and chief underwriting officer.
Sparks named as Generali Asia chief financial officer
Generali Asia has appointed Jenni Sparks as chief financial officer.
Hong Kong Insurance Awards: Entries close 31 July
The entry deadline for the Hong Kong Insurance Awards is the end of the month.
Claims Conference Asia: Q&A with Derek Martin
Derek Martin a senior member of Zurich's Asia-Pacific claims team talks to Post ahead of his speaking slot at the Claims Conference Asia - Singapore.
Insurance Institute of Hong Kong agrees merger with CII
Professional body the Insurance Institute of Hong Kong has voted to merge with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Bought By Many targets Chinese travel market
Bought By Many has signed an agreement with Chinese insurer Ping An to launch seven travel insurance policies in China for the online broker's first venture outside the UK.
Peak Re targets non-Asian markets with underwriting appointment
Railovy Boyer, former head of property and casualty pricing actuarial at Partner Re Paris, has joined Peak Re as director for underwriting.
Typhoon Chan-hom leaves China with 8bn yuan losses
Last weekend's powerful Typhoon Chan-hom has left a trail of destruction mainly across Zhejiang province in China.
Generali appoints head of engineering in Asia
Timson Hui has been appointed head of engineering, Asia at Generali Global Corporate and Commercial.
Asia Interview: FP Marine's Phil Bilney
Andrew Tjaardstra, editor Asia, speaks to Phil Bilney, CEO, FP Marine in Hong Kong.
Willis recruits from AIA and JLT in Asia
Willis has appointed David Chan as Asia head of affinity and SMEs, and Cedric Luah as Asia head of human capital and benefits.
Hong Kong aims for Provisional Insurance Authority by end of 2015
The Hong Kong government has announced there will be three key stages for the introduction of the Independent Insurance Authority over the next two years.