Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Vanuatu rocked by "monster" cyclone
Category 5 Cyclone Pam has left devastation in the Pacific island country of Vanuatu.
Lloyds' private equity house backs SSP management buyout
Lloyds Banking Group's private equity arm LDC is backing a £207m management buyout of technology house SSP.
Cyclone Marcia claims rise above A$400m
Claims from Cyclone Marcia in Queensland have risen above A$400m (£207m).
Oliver promoted to Ace Asia-Pacific role
Ace has promoted Shaun Oliver to the role of head of casualty, energy and construction, Asia-Pacific.
Insurance giants ready India investment after FDI law passed
There is expected to be a flurry of movement in the Indian insurance market following India's government decision to increase the FDI cap.
Allianz's Asia-Pacific profit recovers
Allianz's operating profit in Asia-Pacific climbed 17% to €429m (£309m) last year compared with 2013.
Blog: Cyber risk on Claims Club Asia's agenda
A very Happy New Year of the Goat and welcome to our Claims Club Asia blog.
Opportunities to innovate in Asia-Pacific, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield believes there is room for growth in specialty lines and product innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Marcia claims cost IAG over A$60m
Insurance Australia Group has received around 3500 claims for damage caused by Cyclone Marcia.
Marcia makes Suncorp exceed natural catastrophe provision
Australian financial services group Suncorp has said Cyclone Marcia will cost its insurance arm at least A$120m (£61m).
Hobrow helps Nexassure ready Hong Kong MGA
Insurance entrepeneur Tony Hobrow is helping Malaysia insurance firm Nexassure establish a reinsurance MGA in Hong Kong.
Lloyd's Asia to switch Singapore office
Lloyd's Asia will move out of Asia Square in the final quarter of 2015 to new offices in Raffles Place.
RK Harrison and Hyperion seal merger agreement
The long awaited merger between RK Harrison and Hyperion has been agreed between the two brokers.
Laurent Josi starts as CEO Axa Asia
Jean-Louis Laurent Josi has started his role as CEO of Axa Asia in Hong Kong this week.
Randall & Quilter and Hiscox disagree on Synergy terms
The deal between Randall & Quilter and Hiscox over R&Q's managing general agent Synergy Insurance has fallen through after not agreeing "mutually acceptable terms".
Lloyd's recruits Asia-Pacific broker head
Lloyd's has appointed Chris Rummery in a newly created role - senior market development manager for Asia-Pacific.
China's solvency regime to provide mixed blessings for reinsurers, says Peak Re
Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re believes new risk solvency regime will modernise China's market after an initial period of pain for insurers.
Former AIG and MetLife CEO Benmosche passes away
Robert Benmosche, former CEO and president of AIG, has passed away at the age of 70 after suffering from lung cancer.
Q&A: Allianz Asia-Pacific CEO
Post speaks to Allianz's Asia-Pacific regional CEO George Sartorel.
Asian insurers should invest in market disruption, says Towers Watson
Consultancy Towers Watson is urging insurers in Asia to become a market disruptor before being disrupted.
Willis lines up 49% stake in India's Almondz
Willis has agreed to purchase a 49% stake in Almondz Insurance Brokers subject to the Indian foreign investment cap being increased by Parliament.
Brit's Cloutier confident despite tough market conditions
Brit group CEO Mark Cloutier has said he is not troubled by the market environment "being more and more difficult out there".
Wilson promoted to Brit deputy CEO
Brit's chief underwriting officer Matthew Wilson has been been promoted to group deputy CEO alongside his existing role.
Brit 2014 profits climb 40% as investment returns skyrocket
UK-based insurer Brit's after tax profits were £139m last year compared to £99.5m the previous year, up 39.7%, as its investment returns rocketed 38.4% year on year.