Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Suspected Japanese crime groups to be offered motor cover
General insurers in Japan will be allowed to sell motor cover to suspected crime syndicates from next month according to a report from the Japan Times.
Hancock starts AIG CEO role
As of yesterday, Peter Hancock assumed the role of president and CEO of AIG, and has joined AIG’s board of directors.
Lloyd's extends Construction Consortium for Asia
After launching last year in London, Lloyd's has extended its Construction Consortium to Asia.
Latitude launches after out-of-court settlement
After gaining regulatory approval, a Cooper Gay-backed Hong Kong marine broker has opened as a separate entity.
China endorses Hong Kong voting rules for 2017
The National People's Congress in China has approved a framework for Hong Kong voting reforms for 2017 which could lead to street protests in Hong Kong.
Brokerslink gears up for Venice conference
More than 200 broking delegates from 70 countries are expected to participate in this year's Brokerslink conference in October.
Iceland Met office raises red volcano warning
The Iceland Meteorological Office has raised its aviation warning to red near the Bardarbunga volcano.
Munich Re's head of China and Hong Kong takes up global marine role
Munich Re's chief executive of Greater China and Hong Kong John Wilkinson has been appointed CEO of Munich Re’s global marine partnership.
Canopius targets casualty in South Asia with Ace hire
Specialist (re)insurer Canopius has appointed Alan Law as regional casualty underwriter for its Singapore platform.
Great Lakes Australia helps Steadfast buy Calliden
Australia's largest broker network Steadfast is buying Australian managing general agent the Calliden Group for A$105m (£59.1m).
Fosun's insurance assets make modest profits in first half
Chinese conglomerate Fosun's insurance revenues climbed 8,294% over the last year in the first six months of 2014.
Allied World to double Asia book
Allied World's premiums in Asia will more than double when the RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore books are integrated.
China Re and RMS unveil typhoon model
China Re and RMS have produced a model for China typhoon risk including coastal flooding in China and Hong Kong.
Nuclear power shutdown in South Korea after heavy rain
For the first time ever, a nuclear power plant was forced to close in South Korea, after heavy rain.
Allianz hampered by strong euro in Asia-Pacific
Allianz profits and revenues were flat in the first half in Asia-Pacific as the strong euro impacted the German insurer.
Indonesia considering foreign investment allowance reduction
Foreign allowance of 80% ownership under threat in Indonesia.
San Francisco rocked by magnitude 6.0 earthquake
Strongest earthquake in 25 years causes damage to buildings and three very serious injuries.
Data and Analytics Asia Q+A: Michael Lamb, CCW
Ahead of the upcoming Insurance Data Analytics Asia 2014 conference in Hong Kong, Postonline interviews a key speaker.
Allied World buys RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore operations
Allied World Assurance has reached an agreement to acquire the Hong Kong and Singapore operations of RSA for approximately $215m (£130m).
AM Best concerned over reinsurance underwriting discipline
AM Best has revised its outlook for the reinsurance sector to negative citing several headwinds.
Blog: Five insurance investments by Fosun
Following Fosun's acquisition of a 20% stake in Ironshore, Postonline looks at five key insurance investments by the privately owned Chinese conglomerate.
Lee joins KPMG China from Towers Watson
Anthony Lee has joined KPMG China to become director of business development, financial services, with a focus on insurance.
China is highly sought after market for reinsurers, says Fitch
According to ratings agency Fitch, foreign reinsurers see Asia as having great growth potential.
50% premium reductions in Australia, says Marsh
An abundance of capacity in the reinsurance market is helping keep renewal rates soft in Australia according to international broker Marsh.