Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Awareness of many business covers in Hong Kong is low, says QBE
Research from Australia-headquartered insurer QBE suggests SMEs and large businesses have a costly insurance knowledge gap in Hong Kong.
New Zealand's Tower backs Suncorp's bid
New Zealand insurer Tower's board is now favouring Suncorp's bid for the company over Fairfax Financial.
New Zealand to increase EQC cover; Kaikoura claims hit NZ$1.84bn
New Zealand government reforms propose to increase insurance coverage for the state-backed Earthquake Commission scheme to NZ$150,000 (£86,000) from NZ$100,000.
Axa appoints Bouas-Laurent as Hong Kong CEO
Axa Asia life CEO Etienne Bouas-Laurent will become Axa Hong Kong CEO on 1 September.
Expanding ICT sector brings more risks to Asia-Pacific
A booming information, communication and technology sector is heightening risks across Asia-Pacific according to an Insurance Post whitepaper in association with QBE.
Mayes swaps Cunningham Lindsey for McLarens in Australia
Global loss adjuster McLarens has recruited Paul Mayes from rival Cunningham Lindsey.
Long-awaited Hong Kong insurance regulator begins
The Insurance Authority has taken over regulating the insurance market in Hong Kong today.
MSIG promotes 'pay how you drive' in Singapore
Japan-headquartered insurer MSIG has launched a telematics car mobile app in Singapore based on driving behaviour.
Peak Re establishes Labuan office
Peak Re has been granted "approval-in-principle" by the Labuan Financial Services Authority for a general reinsurance license.
Generali appoints Soo as Asia head of health
Generali has appointed former Munich Re manager Dr Hak Hong Soo as regional head of health Asia.
AIG to raise further $590m following United Guaranty sale
Following last year's sale of US mortgage insurer United Guaranty to Arch Capital, AIG has exercised several options.
Markel appoints trade credit underwriter in Asia
Specialist insurer Markel International has recruited in Singapore from trade credit insurer Atradius.
Steadfast acquires a stake in global network Unison
Australian broking group Steadfast has agreed to acquire a non-controlling stake (less than 50%) for an undisclosed amount in the third largest global network group Unison Brokers.
Wyatt returns to Clyde & Co in Australia
International insurance law firm Clyde & Co has recruited a partner from Australian firm Sparke Helmore who used to work for them.
Thailand considers compulsory travel insurance
Thailand's government is considering introducing compulsory travel insurance for all tourists following a series of serious incidents.
QBE opts for Brussels EU base
Australian global insurer QBE has decided to move its EU headquarters from London to Brussels.
Seven countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar
It has become a lot harder to travel to Qatar this week following a major diplomatic spat.
ICA backs Tasmania flood review report
The Insurance Council of Australia is backing calls for the government to invest in more disaster mitigation after last year's deadly flooding in Tasmania.
Singapore's NTUC teams up with IBM to use AI for claims
Singapore insurer NTUC Income has agreed to use IBM's capabilities to help automate hospital claims.
Manila casino attack has "doubtful" links to terrorism, says Philippines police
A deadly attack in casino Resorts World Manila has left many dead and injured.
Suncorp adopts AI for claims
Brisbane-headquartered insurer Suncorp is using artificial intelligence to help it create self-service claims for at fault car crashes.
Atradius appoints Geller to head London underwriting team
Gary Geller has been appointed as the London underwriting team head for global trade credit insurer Atradius' special products unit.
Hong Kong digital roundtable: five thoughts
In May Insurance Post held a roundtable with senior digital leaders from brokers, insurers, reinsurers and start-ups in Hong Kong in association with global interconnection platform and colocation provider Equinix.
Post to launch Mumbai Insurance Club
The inaugural Mumbai Insurance Club will be on 15 June.