Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Private Indian insurers can operate overseas
The Insurance Regulatory Development Authority in India is opening up the door from Indian insurers to have overseas operations.
Six Asian insurance regulators unite to help low-income families
Six Asian regulators have agreed to work together to promote insurance for low-income families in their respective countries.
Asian highlights of the week
A round-up of the best articles featuring Asia on Insurance Insight this week.
Scientists warn of pandemic potential of H7N9 bird flu
The bird flu outbreak appears under control in China although scientists are warning the virus could spread between humans.
Insurance sector aids Singapore economy
Singapore's GDP expanded 1.8% in the first quarter of 2013 beating analysts' expectations of 1.4%.
Indian regulator signs global information exchange agreement
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors has added India to a regulatory information exchanging agreement which now spans 37 countries and 54% of premium volume.
China outlines risk based regime
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has provided an overall framework for China Risk-Oriented Solvency System bringing the market towards international standards.
India to change broking placement regulations
New proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority wants to place greater caps on where brokers place their business with insurers.
AIG tackles cyber risk via the ipad
AIG has launched an ipad CyberEdge product to help companies navigate through the challenges of cyber crime and data breaches.
Call for life insurance for Bangladesh factory workers
The Bangladesh Insurance Association wants to make it compulsory for factory owners in the garment industry to ensure their workers are covered for life insurance.
Impact Forecasting improves catastrophe modeling tools
Impact Forecasting, the catastrophe model developer at Aon Benfield, has launched a set of tools to help quantify uncertainties in catastrophe models across all natural disasters and countries.
AIG to invest $92.5m in PICC
AIG, a major shareholder of PICC, has announced the $92.5m (HK$718.1m) investment after PICC's Property & Casualty announced its intention to raise money through a rights issue.
This week's Asia highlights
Here are the top five highlights from Insurance Insight's Asian coverage this week.
Cyclone Mahasen reaches Bangladesh
Five dead as cyclone Mahasen could cause heavy rain and widespread flooding.
Japan sees Q1 economic growth of 0.9%
In the first three months of the year Japan's GDP grew 0.9%, on a quarter to quarter basis.
SSP strengthens Australia and Asia-Pacific team
Technology provider SSP has appointed Jerry Hall as business development manager for Australia and Asia-Pacific.
Taiwan falls out with Philippines
Taiwan is suspending hiring Filipino workers as tensions grow over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman.
Civil unrest growing in Asia
Aon's 10th annual political and terrorism risk map shows an increase of protests and unrest in Asia.
JLT acquires in Indonesia
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired two businesses in Indonesia which will help its employee benefits offering.
Claims Club Asia: 23 May agenda
Insurance Insight is delighted to announce the speakers and topics for the inaugural meeting of the Claims Club Asia in central Hong Kong on 23 May.
Fashion firms unite for safety improvements in Bangladesh
Clothes retailers have agreed some important steps to help improve health and safety at Bangladesh's factories.
Ping An hit by brokerage ban
Chinese insurer Ping An's shares fell after its securities brokerage division was given a three-month ban by the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Wang Qunbin, Fosun International
Insurance Insight interviews Wang Qunbin (pictured) the President of Fosun International, an investor in several insurers in China and most recently Asia focused reinsurer Peak Re.
Floods affect over 1m in China
Floods in the provinces of Jiangxi, Anhui and Hunan in China have killed six people and impacted 33 000 hectares of crops.