Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
JLT's Howorth to leave Asia for UK role
Duncan Howorth is returning to the UK after two years as CEO JLT Asia, to become CEO of JLT’s UK employee benefits business.
Singapore insurance fraudster sentenced for three months
A man falsely claiming to be behind the wheel of a vehicle in an accident in April 2009 has been sentenced to three months in jail in Singapore.
Finaccord finds large bancassurance gap in China
Market research group Finaccord finds 54 out of 108 banks researched in China do not offer bancassurance.
25% of Chinese payments overdue, says Euler Hermes
Payment days have increased in China as government clamps down on shadow banking and Chinese companies show more bargaining clout.
China's Fosun in talks with Israel's Dalek over Phoenix
Chinese investment group Fosun is looking at buying around half of one of Israel's leading insurance groups - Phoenix.
Singapore establishes cyber security agency
The Singapore government is introducing an agency for national cyber security on 1 April.
Safe driving app well received in Australia
Several thousand customers have already downloaded a safe driving app in Australia recording 20,000km of data.
JLT's Cooper joins Lockton for Australia property role
Lockton has appointed Stephen Cooper as head of its real estate and construction team.
Beslity becomes Aon marine chairman
Aon has made several key changes to its global marine business.
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Woodward for liability role
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Paul Woodward as head of liability for its company platform.
Novae makes cyber hire from AIG
Lloyd’s insurer Novae has appointed James Creasy as class underwriter at its cyber division.
Chinese insurers' profits doubled in 2014
Insurers in China recorded record profits last year.
Tributes for "model professional" Hong Kong broker Geoffrey Lung
Geoffrey Lung, CEO and managing director of Hong Kong-based MI Insurance Brokers, sadly passed away on 9 January after a heart attack.
Miranthis steps down as Partner Re's CEO
As a result of the proposed $11bn (£7.3bn) merger of Axis Capital and Partner Re, Partner Re's CEO Costas Miranthis has stepped down after four years in charge.
Axis Capital and Partner Re agree £7.3bn merger
Axis Capital and Partner Re have agreed terms on a £7.3bn ($11bn) merger to create one of the largest reinsurers in the world.
Pan named Willis China CEO
Lincoln Pan, executive director Willis Hong Kong, is replacing Mitchell Ma as CEO Willis China.
Brokers, insurers and reinsurers unite for microinsurance push
Nine brokers, insurers and reinsurers are combining in an attempt to add scale and reduce distribution costs of microinsurance.
Australian medical premiums could rise 7% in April
As costs rise, Australian insurers are preparing an increase of up to 7% for private medical premiums.
Ping An buys Marsh's UK head office building
Chinese insurer Ping An has bought office and shopping complex Tower Place in the City of London for £327m.
Less motor emphasis will help spur China premiums, says Swiss Re
China's target of 5% insurance GDP penetration is achievable despite its ambitious target of doubling per capita premiums.
Emerging Asia's premiums grew 12.7% in 2014, says Swiss Re
General insurance premiums in Asia grew 6.6% when stripping out inflation in 2014 according to reinsurance giant Swiss Re with emerging Asia leading the way.
Ace's Kerr promoted in Australasia reshuffle
Ace's state manager Queensland Stuart Kerr has been promoted to casualty manager for Australia.
Lloyd's recruits experienced broker for Australia role
Chris Mackinnon, former CEO at Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers, will join Lloyd's in Australia as general representative.
Mobius Underwriting hires underwriter from Allianz
Adam Thackeray has joined Lloyd's coverholder Mobius Underwriting Australasia.