Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Ergo China Life targets Shandong
Ergo Insurance, owned by Munich Re, has formed a joint venture with the government to launch Ergo China Life in Shandong.
Fosun eyes state-owned Portuguese insurer
Chinese conglomerate Fosun which owns the majority of Peak Re reinsurer has been shortlisted as one of five potential buyers of the largest insurer in Portugal.
Chinese insurers have $14bn to invest in overseas property
Chinese insurance funds have access to $14bn or almost 86bn yuan to invest in property overseas.
Willis expands financial solutions division in Hong Kong
Willis has appointed Les Collett to establish a financial solutions office in Hong Kong starting 1 October.
Underwriting Agencies Council targets New Zealand
The Underwriting Agencies Council, which represents Australia's underwriting agencies, is targeting more members in New Zealand.
Q+A: Juan Luis Ortega, regional president, Asia-Pacific, Ace
Juan Luis Ortega (pictured) talks to Insurance Insight after starting his role as regional president, Asia-Pacific, Ace at the beginning of September after his predecessor Damien Sullivan was promoted to chairman of the region.
Munich Re buys Renaissance's energy risk management division
Munich Re has agreed to acquire RenaissanceRe’s weather and weather-related energy risk management division RenRe Energy Advisors.
Hong Kong premiums grew 14.5% in first half
The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance says the industry grew 14.5% in the first half of 2013, with total gross premiums for the end of June at HK$143.7bn ($18.5bn).
Chinese insurer sets up joint funds venture
China Life Insurance is the first insurer to utilise new rules allowing Chinese insurance companies to set-up a fund management company offering public mutual funds to retail and institutional investors.
XL appoints head of global professional business
XL has appointed Louise Dennerstahl, former head of the Nordics for Zurich, as head of its international professional insurance business.
Dakshina Kannada to provide livestock insurance again
The Indian region of Dakshina Kannada in the state of Karnataka has reintroduced livestock insurance.
Singapore's health insurance market 'set to quadruple'
According to a new report Singapore's health insurance market is set to triple according to a study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
Axa makes senior claims appointment in Asia
Axa has appointed Leo Costes as regional claims practice leader for Asia.
Ping An's profits rise 28.3%
China's largest insurer Ping An has reported a 28.3% rise in its first-half profit.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Asia-Pacific regional head
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the risk management and financing arm of Swiss Re has appointed Fred Kleiterp as head of Asia-Pacific.
Claims Awards Asia open for entries
Entries are open for the inaugural Claims Awards Asia.
AIG appoints Coory in marketing role
AIG has appointed Damian Coory to the newly created role of vice president, corporate marketing and communications for Asia-Pacific.
China hit by internet attack
Chinese web addresses ending in .cn went down for two hours on the morning of 25 August.
Zurich group CFO Wauthier found dead
Zurich's group chief financial officer Pierre Wauthier was yesterday found dead in his apartment in Zug, Switzerland.
China Taiping premiums climb 61% in first half
Chinese insurer China Taiping's premiums increased almost 60.8% to HK$50.5bn in the first half of the year.
Zurich group CFO found dead in his apartment
Zurich's group chief financial officer Pierre Wauthier has been found dead in his apartment.
ING sells South Korea unit
ING, which was bailed out by the Dutch government in the financial crisis, has sold the majority of its stake in its South Korean life insurance arm.
Liberty Insurance appoints new president in Singapore
Property and casualty insurer Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Luiz Francisco Campos as president of Liberty Insurance Singapore.
Plumeri joins KKR
Former Willis Group chief executive and chairman Joseph Plumeri has been appointed senior advisor at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP.