Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
AIA Singapore makes offer to HSBC's agents
AIA Singapore has agreed with HSBC Insurance (Singapore) to make an offer to the agents of HSBC Insurance (Singapore) to join AIA.
Vietnam escapes worst of Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated many islands in the Philippines over the weekend, weakened to a category 1 storm before striking Vietnam.
Increased typhoon activity in East Asia expected, says Munich Re
Overall insured losses from weather events in the last three decades in East Asia have hit $6bn as floods and typhoons increase. The situation could be about to worsen.
Lockton appoints risk management expert in Hong Kong
Lockton has appointed Eric Tsui from HK Electric to lead its power, energy and construction group in Hong Kong.
Health tops middle class priorities in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, says AIA
The middle class in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong are placing health above wealth and career according to a survey from AIA.
Life insurance sector robust in Singapore
The total amount of new life insurance premiums increased 27% in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period last year.
Thousands dead after one of strongest typhoons in history
The death toll could surpass 10,000 in the Philippines as the country counts the costs of typhoon Haiyan which made landfall over the weekend.
Join a fantastic evening for claims professionals in Asia
There is still an opportunity to attend the Claims Awards Asia on 19 November in Hong Kong, a fabulous networking opportunity for claims professionals in Asia.
Millions flee record typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
A category five super typhoon has made landfall in the Philippines on the islands of Leyte and Samar, and is likely to hit close to Cebu and the capital Manila.
First Chinese online insurer launches in Shanghai
Zhong'an Online Property insurance has launched as the first online insurance company in China.
Over 170m low-income people using microinsurance in Asia-Pacific
According to research by the Munich Re Foundation and GIZ, which assists the German government in sustainable development, the microinsurance sector in Asia-Pacific has reached 172m lives representing a 40% annual growth rate between 2010 and 2012.
Qatar bullish on Asian reinsurance market
The 1st Asia Reinsurance Barometer, published by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority, finds that the region's reinsurance markets are "still bustling with confidence", although "the outlook on pricing and profitability for the next twelve months is…
Zurich's head of corporate business hails opportunities of urbanisation
Thomas Hürlimann, CEO global corporate, Zurich sees a bright future for the insurer in the Asia-Pacific region as people flock to cities near shorelines and fault lines.
Asia-Pacific catastrophe limit grows
Total Asia-Pacific catastrophe limit purchased in 2013 increased for the tenth year in a row, but did not keep pace with strong GDP growth in the region, according to a new report from Guy Carpenter.
AIG opens Hangzhou office
AIG China, the largest foreign property & casualty insurer in China, has opened a branch in Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province.
Asians have huge savings gap, says Manulife
A savings gap between the expected savings and actual retirement needs of Asia investors points to financial hardship in retirement for many, according to the latest Manulife Investor Sentiment Index.
13 die in European storm
A powerful storm swept across North Europe yesterday with some devastating consequences.
Australian catastrophes have cost AUS$8.8bn since 2010
Catastrophes since the start of 2010 have caused billions of dollars of damage across Australia with insurance losses of more than AUS$8.8bn ($8.4bn).
Ping An's profits more than double in Q3
Insurance and banking group Ping An saw a 115% increase in profits in the third quarter of 2013.
New South Wales bushfires to cost insurers AUS$145m
The Insurance Council of Australia has estimated AUS$145m of damage from the New South Wales fires which ripped through the Blue Mountains over the last two weeks.
Over 40 people die in Indian floods
48 people have been reported dead in floods in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa within the last week.
Aon increases profit and revenue in Q3
Aon has reported organic revenue growth of 3% with total revenue of $2.8bn (£1.7bn) in quarter three of 2013.
IAG moves quickly over bushfires
IAG has settled over half of 600 total loss claims from the devastating bushfires in New South Wales.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Brandon Hui, CEO, Groveland Financial Services
Insurance Insight speaks to Brandon Hui, director and CEO of Hong Kong-based insurance broker Groveland Financial Services (pictured is the company's logo).