Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
PICC targets Chinese pet owners
Chinese insurance giant PICC is launching a product for cats and dogs for Chinese owners.
Ace recruits from Accenture firm for head of travel, Asia-Pacific
Ace has appointed Jon Ford as vice president and head of travel, Asia-Pacific.
Water infrastructure investment booming in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government is growing its investment in water infrastructure at a rapid pace according to AIG.
Hong Kong Observatory issues T8 warning
Many businesses were closed across Hong Kong on Tuesday morning (16 September) with the Hong Kong Observatory keeping a typhoon eight warning in place.
QBE releases web portal for SMEs in Hong Kong and Singapore
QBE's insurance portal QBE Qnect will enable intermediaries in Singapore and Hong Kong to transact SME insurance online.
AIG makes two senior appointments in Asia-Pacific
Penny Seach has been promoted to head of casualty, Asia-Pacific (ex Japan) by AIG, and Robert Klepper has taken on the role of global property executive, Asia-Pacific.
Data and Analytics Asia Q+A: Oliver Rust, Nielsen
Postonline interviews Oliver Rust, head of global financial services, Nielsen.
Indian insurers face $107m loss over refinery
A vapour fire explosion at an oil refinery owned by HPCL-Mittal Energy in Bathinda, Punjab has triggered a major claim.
Over 460 dead from Pakistan and India flooding
460 people have been killed by horrific floods in India and Pakistan which have already displaced a million people.
XL transfers kidnap and ransom underwriter to Asia
XL Group has transferred kidnap and ransom underwriter Alex Smith to Hong Kong to establish a kidnap and ransom capability in Asia.
Zensar targets Middle East with Agile partnership
Global software provider Zensar is partnering with Agile Financial Technologies as it ramps up its Middle East presence.
Sompo Japan offers typhoon insurance for island in Philippines
PGA Sompo Japan will offer 'Typhoon Guard' for agricultural producers on the island of Mindanao in southern Philippines.
DAC Beachcroft cuts 62 roles in UK as Manchester office closes
DAC Beachcroft has cut 62 jobs in the UK, including fee-earners and support roles as the result of a redundancy consultation which began in May.
Less than 6% have earthquake cover in Napa County
One of the reasons the insured damage of the 24 August earthquake was relatively small was because of lack of cover.
Winners unveiled for the Hong Kong Insurance Awards
The winners of the first Hong Kong Insurance Awards have been announced.
China upgrades premium growth projections
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is predicting 17% premium revenue growth each year until 2020.
Colahan to leave RSA for Berkshire Hathaway in Australia
Post understands Chris Colahan, CEO RSA Asia, is leaving the company to oversee a new operation for Berkshire Hathaway in Australia.
Indian select committee meets as South African firm readies investment
The long awaited insurance reforms in India have potentially moved a step closer with the first meeting of a new select committee.
ASEAN Insurance Council launches Singapore insurance summit
The first Association of South-East Asian Nations Insurance Summit will take place on 1 October in Singapore.
Interview: Mike Ramsay, senior director, Alliance
Andrew Tjaardstra speaks to Mike Ramsay, director and co-founder of Alliance, who is bullish about his broker’s prospects.
IUMI readies for Hong Kong conference
The International Union of Marine Insurance has released details of the agenda for its September annual conference in Hong Kong.
23 Chinese insurers fined for fixing motor insurance prices
23 general insurers in Zhejiang province, China, have been fined 110m yuan (£10.9m) for colluding to fix prices.
Napa earthquake insured losses limited to £152m, says RMS
Insurance claims from the earthquake in Napa Valley near San Francisco on 24 August will cost no more than $250 (£152m) according to catastrophe risk management firm RMS.
Research centre warns on Australia summer bushfire risk
The Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre in Australia is warning of a greater than normal chance of bushfires across much of Australia for summer 2014-15.