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Andrew Tjaardstra
Asia editor
Andrew worked for the Insurance Post team as Asia editor in from 2013 to 2018.
Andrew is an experienced financial journalist who has been editor of several magazines including covering UK insurance at Professional Broking (now part of Insurance Age) and Custody Risk where he covered the international banking sector.
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MetLife makes joint agreement in Vietnam; targets further expansion in Asia
MetLife has reached an agreement with a Vietnamese bank to launch a life insurer in the country, expected to become operational in 2014.
Sartorel appointed CEO of Allianz Asia-Pacific
George Sartorel, currently CEO of Allianz in Italy, will assume new responsibility as regional CEO for the Asia Pacific region, effective 1 January 2014.
Zurich to merge Middle East and Africa regional office with Europe
From 1 January 2014, Zurich's general insurance Middle East and Africa office based in Dubai will be merged with Zurich's Europe office in Dublin.
Landslides and floods kill 19 in the Philippines
Heavy monsoon rains in the Philippines have left at least 19 people dead, most of them children, according to state media.
Flooding reaches 23 Thai provinces
As a result of a heavier than usual monsoon season, 23 Thai floods are now experiencing flooding affecting 1.5m people.
Swiss Re warns of major disaster threats to East Asia
Eight urban areas in East Asia are most at risk from natural disasters when taking data from across the world according to Swiss Re.
Asia-Pacific insurance sector sees post-2011 recovery
An 'Evolving Criteria' report by Aon Benfield shows the Asia-Pacific insurance community has recovered from a series of devastating natural disasters in 2011.
Typhoon Usagi kills 25 in China
The strongest storm in the world of 2013 landed in South China overnight killing at least 25 people.
AIG appoints Zheng as president and CEO of China
AIG has appointed Eric Zheng, an executive director of AIG China, as the new president and CEO of AIG China.
Marsh warns of expensive technology failures from cyber risk
Marsh has warned that companies may be overlooking the impact of technology failures from cyber risk.
Allianz moves regional head office in Singapore
Allianz has moved to its new regional Asia office in Singapore’s Marina Bay financial district at Asia Square Tower 2.
Deadline approaches for Claims Awards Asia entries
The deadline to submit entries for the Claims Awards Asia is 23 September.
Prudential's Hong Kong restructure moves forward
The courts have approved Prudential's Hong Kong 'domestication' plan.
BrokersLink to host annual conference in Singapore
BrokersLink, an independent insurance broker network whose members manage more than $14bn of premium, is to hold its fifth annual global conference on Singapore 17 and 18 October.
Lockton in Hong Kong to administer Yue Tung's general insurance book
Lockton's Hong Kong operation has partnered with Yue Tung Financial & Insurance Services in Hong Kong, to service Yue Tung's general insurance portfolio.
Social media and fraud on the agenda at Claims Club Asia - Singapore
Last Thursday, fifty claims professionals from brokers, reinsurers and insurers from Singapore met to discuss fraud and social media in the claims' process.
Indian motor market struggling
The Indian insurance motor market is struggling to make money as its average combined ratios are over 140%.
Insurer IT spending to grow strongly in Asia-Pacific
Insurance spending in the Asia-Pacific region is set to grow strongly over the next five years according to industry research.
AIG promotes Breuil in Hong Kong
AIG has given Marc Breuil, president and CEO of Hong Kong, an additional role as head of country operations for Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Zurich appoints head of corporate business in Hong Kong
Zurich has appointed Jeremy Lau (pictured) to lead the insurer's corporate and commercial business in Hong Kong.
LeapFrog's second fund targets 'emerging consumers' in Africa and Asia
LeapFrog, an emerging markets fund manager, has so far raised $204m to invest in LeapFrog Fund II to focus on eight markets in Africa and Asia.
$100bn of reinsurance capital to enter market, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield has said insurers and reinsurers will benefit from $100bn of alternative capital that will enter the reinsurance market over the next five years.
Chen to chair Zurich's China business
Johnny Chen is to switch roles at Zurich from CEO of Asia-Pacific to chairman of Zurich's life and general insurance business in China.
Ping An increases stake in bank
Ping An has said it plans to raise its stake to almost 60% in Ping An Bank for a cost of 14.8bn yuan ($2.4bn).