Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Ace launches information privacy cover in Singapore
Ace's product provides coverage against claims for privacy infringement liability or defamation.
Matmo dumps heavy rain on Taiwan
Typhoon Matmo drenched Taiwan causing at least one casualty; however, there was relatively little damage to property.
Towers Watson creates benefits broker operation in Singapore
Towers Watson has established a benefits brokerage operation called Towers Watson Insurance Brokers Singapore.
Rammasun kills over 100 as next typhoon forms
Typhoon Rammasun has killed 94 people in the Philippines and 33 in China with Typhoon Matmo following on its heels.
Countries responsible for airspace safety, says Eurocontrol
Eurocontrol, a Brussels-based air safety organisation for Europe, said individual countries are responsible for airspace restrictions.
Allianz is leading reinsurer for crashed Malaysian plane
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty is the lead hull and liability reinsurer for the crashed Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 flight MH17.
173 Dutch nationals thought dead on stricken Malaysian plane
Out of 283 passengers and 15 crew on board flight MH17, a crashed Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777, 173 were Dutch nationals according to reports.
China issues red warning as Typhoon Ramassun approaches
China has issued its strongest typhoon warning - red - as Typhoon Ramassun approached South China on Friday morning.
Suncorp signs motor claims agreement with Solera
Australia and New Zealand based financial services group Suncorp signs exclusive motor claims agreement with software provider Solera.
AM Best assigns 'A-' rating to Starr Property & Casualty (China)
Following completion of Starr's purchase of the controlling stake in Dazhong Insurance, the renamed entity Starr Property & Casualty has been assigned an 'A-' rating.
Digital customers to almost double in Hong Kong, says Bain & Co.
According to international management consultancy Bain & Co. Hong Kong's insurers should invest more in digital to keep up with customers' demands.
QBE improves Hong Kong construction coverage
QBE has unveiled a construction policy, Industrial Special Plant, that can unite five standalone policies.
Towers Watson appoints managing director in Hong Kong
Global professional services firm Towers Watson has appointed Jeffrey Tang as managing director of its Hong Kong office.
Typhoon Rammasun causes damage in Phillippines
Over 350 000 people have been evacuated in the Philippines as a significant typhoon makes landfall.
Ironshore opens office in Hong Kong
Property and casualty insurer Ironshore International has expanded its Asia-Pacific footprint by opening an office in Hong Kong.
C-Suite: Protecting trade in Asia
Companies in Asia-Pacific are turning to trade credit insurance to enable growth writes Anil Berry.
HKFI launches Hong Kong Insurance Awards
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has launched the Hong Kong Insurance Awards with Post as the international media partner.
Belfor Asia expands marketing team
Disaster recovery firm Belfor Asia has appointed Roger Fung as sales and marketing director and Stephen Williams as head of marketing communications.
"Huge growth opportunities" for insurers in China, says ratings agency
China continues to present a great opportunity for insurers according to Dagong Europe, part of a China-based credit rating agency Dagong Global.
Super tall building construction shifting East, says Allianz
Super tall buildings once the preserve of the US have been springing up across Asia and the Middle East and they are becoming taller.
Peak Re appoints credit underwriter
Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Kathleen Koh as senior vice president to underwrite credit and surety business.
Expats driving demand for private health insurance in Asia
Demand for private health insurance in Asia has never been greater according to Andrew Apps, a director at international health insurer ALC Health.
Lloyd's backed underwriting agency opens in New Zealand
Delta Insurance has launched in New Zealand to try and capitalise on increased market consolidation.
China Taiping's profits fall in Macau
Profits at Chinese insurance conglomerate China Taiping in gambling mecca Macau declined year on year in 2013.