Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Hong Kong issues red travel alert over Bangkok
The Hong Kong government has issued a 'red' outbound travel alert on Bangkok, the second highest in a three-tier warning system.
Singapore's trade financing given major boost
A new Trade Facilitation Scheme organised by International Enterprise Singapore aims to address financing gaps for Singapore companies trading in emerging markets.
PT Asuransi Allianz in Indonesia microinsurance push
PT Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia has launched life, house and health products targeted at low income families.
Nine arrested over Chinese oil blast
Following last Friday's blast at a China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (Sinopec) oil factory, nine people have been arrested.
Switzerland rejects executive pay cap
Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap executive pay at 12 times the lowest paid in the company.
Axa hails Thai life growth
Total premiums in the life insurance market have risen 21% in Thailand this year.
Cyclone Helen kills six in India
Six people died when a cyclone hit Southern India on Friday.
Iran nuclear deal could help boost oil exports
The weekend agreement between Iran and the West over its nuclear capabilities could give a short term boost to oil exports as insurance coverage could be extended quickly.
52 die in pipeline explosion in China
52 people have died in a pipeline explosion in the port of Qingdao in East China, according to local authorities and media.
Swiss Re's Schnegg relocating to Singapore
Swiss Re's head of property and casualty and claims manager in Asia is relocating to Singapore from Switzerland at the beginning of January.
Fitch confident of Indonesian growth
Ratings agency Fitch has given Indonesia a stable outlook for both life and general insurance in 2014.
Francis promoted to partner at Kennedys in Singapore
Law firm Kennedys' Nick Francis to become its fifth partner in Singapore.
Wong returns to AIG as senior advisor
AIG has appointed Stephen Wong as a senior advisor to provide strategic advice to AIG on business and industry developments in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Zurich sells remaining stake in New China Life
Zurich has sold its remaining stake in New China Life for $943m with half of the shares being bought by Swiss Re.
Claims Awards Asia: the winners
Last night the winners of the Claims Awards Asia were announced at the inaugural awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
Claims Awards Asia: the winners
Last night the winners of the Claims Awards Asia were announced at the inaugural awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
Zurich to phase out life agents in Hong Kong
Zurich is to end its relationship with 700 tied life agents by the end of 2013 as it shifts towards brokers and IFAs.
Zurich to invest up to $1bn in green bonds
Zurich is to invest up to $1bn in green bonds as part of its investment strategy.
China counts costs of typhoon Haiyan
After battering the Philippines, super typhoon Haiyan weakened but still caused significant damage in South China.
Insurance losses in Philippines likely to top $300m, says AIR Worldwide
As the extent of the devastation becomes clearer from typhoon Haiyan, latest estimates put the insurance bill at a minimum of $300m.
Generali takes full control of Philippines, Thailand and Indonesian operations
Generali has completed the acquisition from Kuok Group of the 40% interests held by the partner in Generali Asia, the holding company controlling the group's insurance operations in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.
Zurich records 2% profit increase to $3.6bn in Q3
Zurich's business operating profit increased by 2% at the end of Q3 2013 compared to the same time last year.
Insurance losses won't top $100m in the Philippines, says Eqecat
As a result of low insurance penetration in the disaster struck areas of the Philippines from typhoon Haiyan, the insurance bill is not expected to be more than $100m according to catastrophe risk modelists Eqecat.
AGCS appoints Asia engineering manager
Chris van Gend has been appointed Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's regional engineering manager for Asia.