Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Thai premiums to grow strongly
The Thai General Insurance Association is predicting a robust second half for premiums in 2013.
Pacific Prime wins top broking award
Hong Kong based broker Pacific Prime has won the award for Bupa International’s top global distributor.
India's government wants monthly insurer reports
Monthly reports in India to show progress, hurdles and new measures at insurers.
XL hires construction underwriter from Zurich in Singapore
XL has appointed David Poh as construction underwriting manager, Asia.
Miller appoints O'Neil in Singapore client role
Specialist broker Miller Insurance has appointed Nick O'Neil in a new business development and client servicing role in Singapore in its Asian facultative reinsurance business.
Cyber risk is a "top concern" in Asia, says Marsh
A Marsh survey of insurance buyers at the Advisen Cyber Liability Insights conference in Singapore held on 9 April showed data privacy and cyber risk are a growing concern for businesses across the continent.
Manslaughter charges over Lamma Island ferry accident
The captains of the two vessels which collided off Lamma Island in Hong Kong on 1 October have been charged with manslaughter.
Indian regulator weary of fake insurers
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority in India has warned the general public to be careful of logistic services providers selling insurance illegally.
Taiwan warns citizens to delay trips to South Korea
Taiwan's foreign ministry has asked its citizens to delay trips to South Korea for business, holidays and education.
Andrew Jones appointed CEO of Thomas Miller for Asia-Pacific
Andrew Jones has been appointed CEO of Thomas Miller (Asia-Pacific) from the beginning of April.
Warren Merritt joins Lockton in Australia
Lockton has recruited the former Asia CEO of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Warren Merritt to join its Australian operation.
Four Japanese carmakers recall 3.4m vehicles
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda caught out by auto parts maker Takata which supplied potentially faulty airbags.
First Myanmar private insurers to launch in June
12 private insurers who won government licenses last year will start operations in June in Myanmar, the first time private insurers have been allowed to trade in the country.
South Korea blames cyber attack on North Korea as tensions mount
South Korea says cyber attack on broadcasters and banks in March was cyber warfare from a military spy agency in North Korea, as North Korea readies rockets.
Ping An to buy Lloyd's building in London
Commerzbank is set to sell the iconic building after almost eight years of ownership to the Chinese insurer.
Top five Asian news stories
Here are a round up of the top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com in the last seven days.
April reinsurance renewal rates were competitive
Increased capital and competition meant similar or falling reinsurance rates in April despite a predicted active 2013 hurricane season, according to corporate stockbroker Westhouse.
China to monitor insurers' asset management
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has created a committee to monitor insurers management of their assets.
Beazley targets cyber risk in Australia
Lloyd's insurer Beazley is set to unveil its cyber risk insurance product in Australia by the end of the year.
55m affected by disasters in China and the Philippines in 2012
New research shows China and the Philippines were the countries most affected by disasters last year.
Strike hurts Hong Kong port operator
Hongkong International Terminals is struggling to settle a strike dispute that has hurt business badly.
Fitch worried over subordinated debt in China
Ratings agency Fitch is worried about a move by the Chinese regulator to allow insurers to issue more subordinated debt to increase capital.
Aon signs eight year deal with Manchester United
Despite no longer being the main kit sponsor from the 2014/15 season, Aon has agreed a $230m sponsorship deal for Manchester United's training ground and kit, and also to become a tour partner.
Bird flu cases rise to 21 as China takes more action
The number of bird flu cases has risen to 21 with six deaths, as China cracks down on the movement of live poultry and disinfects schools in Shanghai.