Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Building collapse in India kills over 60
74 people died and over 60 have been injured following the collapse of an unfinished building in Thane, a suburb of Mumbai.
Vietnam bans poultry from China
First import ban as bird flu fears escalate as 14 people have been infected with six deaths in China.
Extended winter caused billions of dollars of damage in March
France, Germany, the Ukraine and Japan were worst hit by claims in March as snow and cold weather continued throughout the month, according to Impact Forecasting's latest research.
Ascent recognises costs of cyber breach notification
Ascent Underwriting, the cyber risks managing general agent, is ring-fencing the costs of cyber breach notification separately from its main insurance policy limit.
Composite insurers likely to split in Malaysia
The Financial Services Act and Islamic Financial Services Act are likely to force composites, including takaful insurers, to split their units in the middle of the year.
Chinese fuel tanker shipped crude from Iran in March
Despite EU and US sanctions and lack of insurance cover, a Chinese tanker transported fuel from Iran last month.
Outlook for reinsurers challenging, says Willis Re
$35bn of capital flowing into the reinsurance industry is helping keep reinsurance renewal prices low says Willis Re in its latest report.
Marsh launches charities' D&O cover for Singapore
Global broker Marsh is now providing a directors and officers' liability policy for charities including religious organisations.
Global insurer body calls for more foreign investment in India
The Global Federation of Insurance Associations is encouraging the Indian government to take steps to open up the insurance market further.
Cause of bird flu deaths in China unknown
Two people have died in Shanghai of H7N9, a strain of avian influenza virus, with another woman critically ill.
Earthquake insurance premiums to rise 15% in Japan
The Non-Life Insurance Rating Organisation of Japan has recommended to raise average earthquake premiums for buildings by 15.5% in July 2014.
Guy Carpenter appoints Book as head of agriculture for Asia-Pacific
Peter Book to become managing director of Guy Carpenter's agriculture practice for the Asia-Pacific region on 2 April.
Willis Re rings the changes in Australia
Leadership team at Willis Re in Australia changes as Michael Harden steps up from CEO to become chairman.
Motor premiums soar in Indonesia
Record car sales spurred motor premium growth in the fast growing Indonesia in 2012.
Insurance complaints rise in Hong Kong
Complaints rose 18% last year in Hong Kong, but self-regulator says this reflects more sales.
Chan promoted at Nova Risk Services
Nova's CEO Patrick Chan will run the mainland operations of China in addition to Hong Kong and Macau.
Marsh appoints Kanak as senior adviser in Asia
Marsh has appointed experienced Asian veteran Don Kanak as senior adviser to the CEO's Asia-Pacific office.
Government panel recommends unified Indian regulator
An Indian government panel wants a unified financial regulator.
India's banks may need subsidiaries to sell insurance
Banks in India might need to set-up subsidiaries to sell insurance according to a source at the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority.
Indian insurers allowed to make alternative investments
The Indian regulator has ruled that insurers can broaden their allocation of assets into alternative investment funds.
Property premiums grow 16% in China
China's insurance market grew 3.5% in January and February spurred by growth in property insurance.
India set for strike over premium hike
Transport association in India unhappy over a rise in third party insurance premiums.
Bangladesh insurer attracts foreign direct investment
The International Finance Corporation has bought a 10% stake in Bangladesh insurer Green Delta after the government opened up the market to foreign investors.
Aviva's profits in Singapore grow 27%
Aviva Singapore saw growth in premiums and profits in 2012.