Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Hong Kong insurance community celebrates at inaugural awards
Over 300 people attended the first Hong Kong Insurance Awards last night at the Harbour Grand Hotel, North Point.
Axa and Allianz lead insurance global brand race, says Interbrand
Axa is 53rd in the latest Best Global Brand rankings with Allianz only two places behind according to international brand consultant Interbrand.
AIG appoints Spaan as president and CEO Hong Kong
Rudi Spaan, head of broker and client management, Asia-Pacific at AIG to take on additional country roles.
AIA, JLT, Lloyd's, Prudential to speak at Asia analytics event
Key figures in the insurance community will be speaking at Insurance Data Analytics Asia on 14 October in Hong Kong.
Australian Lloyd's coverholder Mobius appoints general manager
Stuart Warden has been promoted to general manager at Lloyd's coverholder Mobius Underwriting Australasia, part of SLE Holdings.
Hong Kong moves to 'high risk' in Civil Risk Index
The Umbrella Movement protests in Hong Kong have led a global risk analytics company to move Hong Kong to 'high risk' in its Civil Unrest Index.
Magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Yunnan province, China
Yesterday evening a magnitude 6 earthquake killed one and injured over 300 people in Yunnan, in South-West China.
Ironshore boosts Japan Lloyd's M&A team
P&C insurer Ironshore has appointed former lawyer Steven Harwood as Ironshore's Lloyd's syndicate Pembroke's dedicated underwriter in Tokyo.
Hilton sells iconic New York hotel to Chinese insurer for £1.2bn
Beijing-based insurer Anbang Insurance Group has purchased the Waldorf Astoria for £1.2bn ($1.95bn) from Hilton Worldwide owned by the Blackstone Group.
Lockton recruits from JLT for Greater China CEO role
Alex Yip, former chairman and general manager of China at JLT, has joined Lockton to become CEO of Greater China.
Protests cost Hong Kong retailers at least £161m says ANZ
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests cost the city's retailers at least £161m (HK$2bn) according to figures from bank ANZ.
Deadly typhoon causes heavy disruption in Japan
Two US airmen are missing and one is dead after heavy surf from Typhoon Phanfone pulled them out to sea on the island of Okinawa.
AGCS names Hirs as CEO as Booth retires
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty is to promote chief financial officer Chris Fischer Hirs to chief executive as the insurer restructures following the retirement of Clement Booth.
Cooper Gay recruits from Willis for Hong Kong managing director
Cooper Gay Asia has appointed Karen Lieu managing director of its Hong Kong business to bolster its SME offering.
Debevoise to offer local law advice in Hong Kong
US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton is to offer local law advice in Hong Kong from 1 October, after two decades of operating as an international legal practice.
Air India's premiums climb 15%
Air India has seen premiums for its fleet climb 15% on its 1 October renewal after a turbulent time for the aviation insurance sector.
New Zealand Insurance Council joins government cyber crime initiative
The Insurance Council of New Zealand has teamed up with the National Cyber Policy Office to offer advice to individuals and companies.
$8.13bn of capital required for Indian insurers, says regulator
The chairman of India's insurance regulator has called for a capital increase of 500bn rupees ($8.13bn) into the sector.
Munich Re in director reshuffle for global marine launch
Following the appointment of John Wilkinson as head of global marine partnership, Dieter Berg has taken up a business development role for the new division.
Hong Kong still disrupted by pro-democracy protests
Work and student life has been disrupted in Hong Kong over the last week as thousands of protesters took to the streets to call for China to introduce full democracy to the SAR.
Singapore reinsurance market risks "undermining its credibility" over contract certainty
The Singapore Reinsurance Market Contract Certainty Project is in danger of not meeting its 2014 target.
Hong Kong's chief executive commits to marine trade
Speaking at the 2014 IUMI conference, Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun-ying said he was committed to its role as an international maritime centre.
Claims Awards Asia entry deadline approaches
There is still time to submit your entries for the Claims Awards Asia 2014.
40% of 20 largest ex-nat cat losses in 2013 from oil and gas
Globally, excluding those caused by natural disasters, oil and gas losses were worth $3.2bn (£1.95bn) in 2013.