Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Mok swaps Aon for Nova in Hong Kong
Kenneth Mok has left Aon Hong Kong for local broker Nova Insurance.
Suncorp hit by 21,000 Melbourne hailstorm claims
Australian financial services group Suncorp has breached its nat cat allowance for the first half of the year.
Manulife brings claims online in Hong Kong
Canadian life and health insurer Manulife has created an online platform for small medical claims in Hong Kong.
Iranian oil tanker ablaze in East China Sea
Two ships colliding off the coast of China has left 32 crew members missing according to the Chinese government.
XL Catlin appoints energy and construction Asia-Pacific leader
Global insurer XL Catlin has recruited from rival QBE for a senior Asia-Pacific role.
QBE settles class action lawsuit for A$132.5m
Australian insurer QBE has settled a class action shareholder lawsuit for A$132.5m (£76.7m).
Generali appoints Hong Kong CEO
Global Italian insurer Generali Asia has appointed a CEO in Hong Kong.
AGCS's board to change in July 2018
Several senior members of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's board are retiring in the middle of next year.
JLT appoints head of employee benefits in Singapore
Global broker JLT has appointed an experienced head of employee benefits in Singapore.
French promoted at Chubb in Asia-Pacific
John French, Chubb's country president for Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed senior vice president, head of broker distribution for Asia-Pacific, starting next year.
Axa divests from oil sands and commits €12bn for environmentally-friendly projects
Global French insurer Axa has divested from 25 oil sands (also known as tar sands) companies and made other environmental commitments at the One Planet Summit in Paris.
Clyde & Co sign partnership with New Zealand firm
Global insurance law firm Clyde & Co has signed an association agreement with New Zealand firm Fee Langstone.
Allied World promotes MacLeod in Asia-Pacific
Switzerland headquartered global insurer Allied World has made a senior promotion in Asia-Pacific.
Zurich agrees major acquisition in Australia
Global insurer Zurich has expanded its footprint in Australia with a major acquisition and a 20-year distribution agreement with banking giant ANZ, subject to regulatory permission.
IAG releases 12.5% of premiums to reinsurers for a fee
Australian giant IAG has decided to expand its innovative quota share arrangements with more reinsurers next year.
AIG Singapore creates online motor accident reporting platform
AIG Singapore creates online motor accident reporting platform
Indian regulator allows private equity ownership, with conditions
If private equity firms wish to buy 50% or more of an Indian life insurer, general insurer, reinsurer or health insurer they will need to meet some strict conditions.
Bovolini promoted at Generali Asia
Marco Bolivini, head of broker relationship management for Hong Kong at Generali's global corporate and commercial division, has been promoted to a regional role.
Cytora secures £4.4m for expansion plans
London-headquartered artificial intelligence start-up Cytora has secured £4.4m from investors to help expand its service internationally.
Canadian fund manager invests $400m in Hyperion
Global insurance group Hyperion has agreed a $400m (£297m) investment with Quebec pension fund investment manager CDPQ (Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec).
Young Hongkongers very concerned about climate change, says MS Amlin
Research undertaken by global (re)insurer MS Amlin suggests the majority of 18 to 35 year olds in Hong Kong are worried about climate change.
Mapfre to consolidate EMEA and Asia-Pacific businesses
Spanish insurer Mapfre is exiting five US states and consolidating its EMEA and Asia-Pacific businesses.
Australian government sets-up inquiry into financial sector
The Australian government has announced a high level inquiry, known as a Royal Commission, into Australia's financial services sector.
China's general insurers and reinsurers told to hire chief actuaries
China's regulator the China Insurance Regulatory Commission has asked the country's 84 non-life insurers and 12 reinsurers to each hire a chief actuary by 1 January 2020.