Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
China Pacific in line for bumper 2013
China Pacific Insurance (Group) has said it expects profits to have jumped 80% in 2013.
London P&I Club issues warning over cargo liquefaction
The London P&I Club has said the lifting of an iron ore ban in India, together with the recent total loss of two ships, has put the spotlight on the problem of cargo liquefaction.
UK fraud specialist launches in Australia
VFM Services, a desktop claims handler and trainer, is making its conversation management tool and training offering available in Australia.
Ace hires head of marine insurance for Asia-Pacific
Ace Group has appointed Anthony O’Brien as its head of marine insurance, Asia-Pacific.
Floods in Indonesia cause havoc
Over the last two weeks, floods and landslides have continued in Indonesia including the capital Jakarta, Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi and the Kalimantan Islands.
Three way battle for ASEAN regional hub, says Clyde & Co
Law firm Clyde & Co believes Singapore will increasingly become the 'destination of choice' to access the ASEAN insurance community.
Interglobal bolsters Asia team
International health insurer Interglobal has appointed a head of sales for the Singapore market and created a development manager role for other Asian markets including Malaysia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
Mered appointed chief claims officer at Zurich
Zurich has appointed Saad Mered to the position of chief claims officer for its general insurance business.
EY identifies 'rapid-growth' markets for insurers
According to EY's latest report, China, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand and Columbia will provide insurers with long-term growth opportunities.
China's insurers double profits
In 2013, China's insurers more than doubled profits last year to 99.1bn yuan ($16.4bn). Total profits grew by 112.5%, according to the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints head of EMEA
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, has appointed Tony Buckle as head of its Europe, Middle East and Africa operations
AIG eyes 20% growth in Malaysian travel insurance market
AIG Malaysia is expecting to see a 20% growth in travel insurance each year.
No casualties reported from New Zealand earthquake
There have been no reported casualties from a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit New Zealand's North Island yesterday afternoon.
Philippines promotes catastrophe risk financing initiative
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has teamed up with Willis Re and Munich Re to propose a new approach to catastrophe risk financing for the Philippines.
Willis' Thomas moving to Singapore
Neil Thomas, executive director, energy, property and casualty claims at Willis is moving to Singapore from London in February to help him concentrate more on Asia.
Insurance boost for Iran oil buyers
European Union insurers can now offer protection on Iranian oil exports after sanctions were relaxed yesterday as part of the joint agreement between a group of six nations and Iran.
Euler Hermes achieves AA- Chinese credit rating
Euler Hermes has become the first European insurer to be rated by Chinese credit rating agency Dagong.
Markel strengthens in Singapore
Markel International has promoted Li Shengnan to head the offshore energy team in Singapore and appointed Kelvin Lee as assistant manager, finance and operations.
Bangkok rocked by explosions
Political turmoil in Thailand's capital continued over the weekend when 28 people were injured after two explosions at an opposition rally.
China tightens bancassurance rules
The China Banking Regulatory Commission and China Insurance Regulatory Commission are introducing more rules to help protect consumers for when banks sell them insurance products.
Aviva teams up with Astra to sell life products
Astra International, a large publicly listed Indonesian conglomerate and Aviva, has signed an agreement to form Astra Aviva Life, a 50-50 joint venture to sell and distribute life insurance products in Indonesia.
Hong Kong 'could become reinsurance centre'
Speaking at this week's Asian Financial Forum, China Investment Corporation (Hong Kong) chairman Laurence Lau Juen-yee said Hong Kong could develop into a reinsurance hub by utilising the large capital pool of the mainland.
Floods and landslides hit the Philippines and Indonesia
Over 30 people have died and tens of thousands of people have been displaced in the Philippines and Indonesia following torrential rain causing floods and landslides.
JLT eyes more acquistions in Hong Kong
Following the broker's acquisition of Lambert Brothers, JLT's acquisitive nature could lead to more acquisitions in the SAR according to its Hong Kong managing director.