Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Now Health appoints general manager in Singapore
International health insurance provider Now Health International has recruited Rob McIntyre as general manager of its newly opened Singapore operation.
Claims Conference Asia Q+A: Duncan Howorth, CEO Asia, JLT
Post interviews Duncan Howorth, CEO Asia, JLT ahead of the Claims Conference Asia 2014 on 20 March in Hong Kong.
Zurich recruits from Axa for Hong Kong health role
Zurich has appointed Elaine Chan to the position of senior head of the medical division of its general insurance business in Hong Kong.
Cigna partners in India with TTK
US health insurer Cigna has entered into a health insurance joint venture with Indian conglomerate TTK Group. The new venture is to be called Cigna TTK.
QBE's results 'well short of expectations', says chairman
QBE has succumbed to a loss of $254m (A$281m) for the full year 2013 compared to a net profit of $761m in 2012.
QBE appoints head of underwriting, Asia-Pacific
QBE Asia-Pacific has promoted Todd Wilhelm to the role of head of underwriting.
JLT opens second shared service centre in Asia
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has launched its second shared service centre in Asia to help improve efficiency at the international broker.
IAG performed strongly in first half
Insurance Australia Group lifted its first half net profit to 31 December 2013 by 39.3% to A$642m (£346.5m) over the same period in 2012.
Swiss Re's 2013 profits reach $4.4bn
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re increased profits and premiums last year.
Q+A: Rudolf Frei in Hong Kong
Post interviews Rudolf Frei, managing director, IBNR Insurance Consulting on the fifth anniversary of his business.
Q+A with vice president, and head of risk and insurance, A.P. Moller-Maersk
Post interviews Lars Henneberg, vice president and head of risk and insurance, A.P. Moller-Maersk who will be speaking at the Claims Conference Asia on 20 March in Hong Kong.
AIA's profits rise 16%
Hong Kong-based life and health insurer AIA has posted operating profit after tax up 16% to $2.5bn for 2013.
Axa completes 50% acquisition of Tian Ping
Axa has completed the 50% acquisition of Chinese insurer Tian Ping's shares.
'Window of opportunity' and sum insured discussed at Claims Club Asia
In the first Claims Club Asia meeting of 2014, leading experts in the claims space gave their insights into how the claims community can ensure greater co-operation to help clients.
Euler Hermes extends partnership with HSBC in Malaysia
Euler Hermes has become the exclusive supplier of trade credit insurance products to HSBC Commercial Banking customers in Malaysia.
Suncorp's profits fall 4.5% as claims rise
Australian insurer and banking group Suncorp saw a dip in its half year profits to A$548m (£296m) from A$574m in the corresponding period the previous year.
Many unresolved claims from 2011 Christchurch earthquake, says Marsh
Marsh reveals ongoing delays from the February 2011 earthquake that struck 6km South-east of Christchurch, New Zealand, which caused severe damage in the central business district and claimed 185 lives.
Liberty Mutual buys in Malaysia
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group has bought Uni.Asia Capital Sdn Bhd's 68.09% stake in Uni.Asia General Insurance Berhad for around $113m.
ICA promotes Queensland building safety study
James Cook University has been asked by the Insurance Council of Australia to design an engineering inspection scheme for apartment and similar buildings known as 'strata-title' properties in North Queensland.
SSP warns Australian insurers to move off legacy platforms
The managing director of technology house SSP in Australia has said Australia's largest insurers could move from being "leaders" to "laggards" as legacy technology infrastructure hampers them.
Towers Watson recruits Asia-Pacific insurance director
Global professional services company Towers Watson has appointed Bill Johnston as director, insurance management consultancy, Asia-Pacific.
BMS appoints Field as Australian CEO
Lloyd's and specialist broker BMS Group has appointed Brett Field as CEO of the company's Australian office
Singapore syndicate expands underwriting capabilities
Watkins Syndicate Singapore, which represents Watkins Syndicate 457 at Lloyd's, has appointed two senior underwriters.
Singapore employee benefits broker Pan bought by technology start-up
The Pan Group, one of the largest employee benefits brokers in Singapore, has been bought by ConneXionsAsia, a technology firm which owns an end-to-end employee benefits platform.