Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Asia usage-based insurance Q+A: Morten Gregersen, Scope Technology
Morten Gregersen, business development director Asia, Scope Technology, explains the opportunities for usage-based insurance in Asia-Pacific.
Aon's Q3 profit slips after $102m of restructuring costs
Pre-tax profit at global broker Aon fell from $309m (£235m) in the third quarter of 2016 to $200m in Q3 2017.
Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2017: the winners
AIA, FWD and Prudential led the way at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards unveiled on 26 October at the Intercontinental Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui.
Singh appointed QBE interim CEO for Australia and New Zealand
Australian giant QBE has appointed Inder Singh, chief financial officer of its Australian and New Zealand operations as interim ANZO CEO.
Greenberg sees 'firming price environment' after Q3 Chubb loss
Evan Greenberg, chairman and CEO of global insurer Chubb, said his firm intends to demonstrate leadership regarding rates following years of soft pricing and a series of natural catastrophes in the third quarter.
XL Catlin appoints cyber leader in Asia-Pacific
Global (re)insurer XL Catlin has recruited from Allianz for a senior Asia-Pacific cyber leadership role.
Markel takes $360m hit in Q3; reinsurance arm's COR at 183%
Global reinsurer made a $360m (£271m) pre-tax loss in the third quarter of 2017 compared with a $119m pre-tax profit in Q3 2016.
QBE Ventures invests into Risk Genius
QBE's insurtech investment fund QBE Ventures has invested in insurance policy machine learning firm Risk Genius.
XL Catlin falls to $1bn Q3 loss with 146.9% P&C COR
As expected global reinsurer XL Catlin's third quarter 2017 financial results were hit significantly by the recent significant natural catastrophes in the US, Caribbean and Mexico.
Swiss Re estimates $3.6bn of Q3 natural disaster costs
Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re has estimated its combined claims payouts in the third quarter from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the earthquakes in Mexico will be around $3.6bn (£2.75bn).
Insurtech association established in Australia
An industry association has been created in Australia to help start-ups and insurance firms innovate within insurance.
AIG's Spaan: "It only gets faster from here"
Speaking at Hong Kong Fintech Week, Rudi Spaan, president and CEO, Hong Kong and head of country for Greater China and Australasia, at AIG said "don't wait" to innovate.
Aviva's Wei: "The only way to win is to disrupt with innovation"
Chris Wei, chairman of Aviva Asia and Aviva Digital, has given his views on innovation in insurance at Hong Kong Fintech Week.
Three killed from Typhoon Lan in Japan
Category 2 Typhoon Lan has dropped heavy rain and brought strong winds along the Pacific coast of Japan, Tokyo and the north-east.
Harmer halts Asia expansion at IAG
Peter Harmer, CEO of Australian insurer IAG, has said the firm's plans to grow in Asia are on hold and that it will focus on Australia and New Zealand.
Ironshore Singapore hires Lim
Ironshore Singapore has hired Sam Lim as an underwriter in its political risk team.
Q3 hurricanes to cost Zurich $700m
Switzerland-headquartered global insurer Zurich is estimating its costs from three giant hurricanes that hit the US and Caribbean at $700m (£530m).
XL Catlin to buy 20% of Indian broker
Global insurer XL Catlin is to buy a 20% stake in an Indian insurance broker.
Honan buys Singapore subsidiary of NGA Human Resources
Honan Asia has bought Singapore-based employee benefits broker NGA Benefits for an undisclosed sum.
Storm Ophelia kills three in Ireland and leaves 360,000 without power
A powerful storm hit Ireland and Northern Ireland yesterday leaving a trail of damage and three dead before reaching England, Scotland and Wales today.
AIG to pay travel claims electronically for DBS's customers in Singapore
AIG Singapore and DBS Bank have created an electronic payment service for travel insurance claims.
Aviva sells Taiwan life JV stake for $1
UK-headquartered insurance group Aviva has exited the Taiwanese market with the sale of its 49% stake in First-Aviva Life.
Markel estimates $503m of Q3 natcat losses
Global (re)insurer Markel is expecting $503m (£379m) of pre-tax hurricane and earthquake losses, net of reinstatement premiums, in the third quarter of 2017.
Chubb appoints head of casualty for Singapore
Global insurer Chubb has recruited from its Australia operations for a senior position in Singapore.