Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Malaysia's premiums subject to new tax
All general insurance premiums will be subject to 6% goods and services tax from 1 April.
1500 jobs at risk if Aviva's Friends Life acquisition is finalised
If shareholders agree to Aviva's acquisition of UK life insurer Friends Life then 1500 jobs are likely to be made redundant.
Hong Kong Computer Society launches financial technology group
The Hong Kong Computer Society is to launch the Financial Technologies Special Interest Group in Hong Kong.
JLT joint venture eyes India as South Asia hub
Joint venture JLT Independent Insurance Brokers in India could become hub for South Asia.
Interview: Stuart Spencer: Bullish about Japan
Andrew Tjaardstra, Post’s Asia editor, speaks to Stuart Spencer, head of Asia-Pacific, Zurich, about the post he has held for just over a year and Zurich's nation building in the region.
Reserve Bank of India confirms bank broker rules
Banks wanting to take up insurance broking have been given the green light by the Reserve Bank of India after legislation passed in 2013.
QBE's outlook revised to stable
Australian (re)insurer QBE's ratings outlook has been upgraded after taking a number of capital measures.
Sydney hostage siege declared as terrorist act
The hostage crisis that left two dead in central Sydney on 15-16 December has been declared a terrorist act meaning insurers will pay compensation to businesses.
RMS partners with China Re's Lloyd's venture
Risk modeling firm RMS will support China Re’s Syndicate 2088 the first Chinese direct investment into Lloyd’s.
Claims Awards Asia: Claims Service Provider of the Year
Sponsored Feature: The winner of the Claims Service Provider of the Year award at the Claims Awards Asia 2014 is Willis Processing Services India.
Asia-Pacific risk managers concerned over increased competition
Increased competition more important but regulation less of a concern in Asia-Pacific last year compared to 2013 according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.
Brisbane hailstorm claims top A$1bn
100,223 property and motor claims have been lodged as a result of last November's freak Brisbane hailstorm.
Hiscox buys two MGAs from Randall & Quilter
Hiscox has bought two London-based managing general agents R&Q Marine Services and Synergy Insurance from Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings.
RGA introduces COO role for Asia
Global health and life reinsurer the Reinsurance Group of America has made several senior management changes in Asia.
Australian farmer claims A$944,000 for crop failure
The first payout for multi-peril crop insurance in Australia is A$944,000 (£504,000) to a Queensland farmer.
Cigna moves into New Zealand over fifties travel market
Cigna New Zealand has unveiled its first own branded online travel insurance product aimed at the mature traveller.
Underwriting Agencies Council launches expo in New Zealand
The Underwriting Agencies Council, based in Sydney, will host its inaugural expo in New Zealand on 16 February at Auckland.
AIG appoints chief financial officer in Singapore
AIG has promoted Monique Stip to chief financial officer of its Singapore operations.
'Australia's softest market in living memory' says Zurich's Spencer
Stuart Spencer, Zurich's Asia-Pacific CEO, says it is the softest insurance market in Australia in living memory.
Malaysia flood damage to cost $560m
The December Malaysia flood damage will cost the Malaysia government $560m (£371m) in repairs.
Indonesia insurers prepare for Air Asia payout
Two Indonesia insurers are preparing to pay out around $70m (£46.3m) as result of Air Asia flight QZ8501 crashing into the sea killing all 162 people on board.
LeapFrog eyes further investments after RSA Thailand deal
Leapfrog Investment has around $400m (£265m) to spend on investments as it seeks out further stakes in Asian insurers.
Partner Re obtains Singapore license
Reinsurer Partner Re has been granted a life and non-life license in Singapore by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Japan snowstorms were largest insured loss in 2014
Japan's snowstorms last February cost insurers $3.1bn (£2.05bn) which was the largest amount claimed for a natural catastrophe in 2014.