Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Japan's Iran oil imports fall by 96% in April
Sanctions over Iran's nuclear threat from the US and EU have crippled Japan's oil imports from Iran. Other major customers also cut imports.
Limited damage expected from Taiwan earthquake
Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide is not expecting significant insured losses from yesterday's earthquake as it happened in a rural area with little insurance coverage.
Britons warned against travel to Turkey
As Turkey is facing a wave of government protests, Britons have been warned against all but essential travel to some parts.
Fire at poultry farm in China kills over 120
A fire at a poultry farm in Dehui city, Jilin province in China has killed at least people and 70 more are injured.
Severe flooding hits Central Europe
Authorities in Central Europe have declared states of emergency after severe flooding hit cities across the region.
India's GDP growth slows
India has recorded its worst GDP growth in a decade as fears persist over high inflation and a slump in manufacturing.
Taiwan earthquake kills two
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake in central Taiwan has killed two people and injured over 20 more.
Hong Kong premiums grow 15% in Q1
Total gross premiums in Hong Kong climbed 15.2% year on year to HK72.4bn ($9.3bn) according to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Hong Kong no longer world's 'most competitive' economy
Hong Kong is no longer the world's 'most competitive' economy according to the International Institute for Management Development.
Profits on the rise in Indonesia
The general insurance industry in Indonesia saw net profits rise 22% last year when compared to 2011.
Philippines economy grows 7.8% in Q1
GDP growth of 7.8% beats analysts' expectations and last year's Q1 rate of 6.5%.
Singapore insurance workers can expect 5% pay rise in 2014, according to the Hay Group
According to management consultancy the Hay Group, insurance workers in Singapore can expect an average 5% pay rise next year.
Chinese to develop London's Royal Albert Docks
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has signed a £1bn ($1.5bn) deal with Chinese developer Advanced Business Parks China Holding Group to renovate the Royal Albert Docks as a business district.
Taiwan insurers to invest in property
Taiwan's government will allow insurers to invest in infrastructure projects to help boost the economy.
MAS opens office in Beijing
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has opened a representative office in Beijing.
Xchanging consolidates offices in Malaysia
Insurance technology firm Xchanging has consolidated its presence in Malaysia by relocating all its staff into a new office in the capital Kuala Lumpur.
Philippines wins disaster recovery award
The Philippines has won an award from the Arabian Travel Market for successfully bouncing back from the devastation of typhoon Bopha (or Pablo) in December 2012.
Indian reinsurer eyes Lloyd's
India's national reinsurer General Insurance Corporation wants to buy a Lloyd's syndicate to significantly expand its presence globally.
China Taiping in 10bn yuan restructure
In order to raise more capital, China's fifth largest insurer China Taiping Insurance Holdings has bought assets from its parent.
Coronavirus claims 18 lives in Saudi Arabia
The coranavirus, which is similar to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, has caused the deaths of 18 people in Saudi Arabia.
Uninsured drivers in Ireland increase premiums by €40
Motor group the AA has found in a survey that 7% of drivers are hit by uninsured drivers in the Republic of Ireland.
Insurers urge Queensland to reconsider stamp duty rise
The Insurance Council of Australia wants Queensland's government to reconsider its 1.5% stamp duty increase on insurance products.
Ace to open office in Myanmar
Insurer Ace is planning top open a representative office in Myanmar by the end of the year.
Hong Kong government eyes more control over health insurance
The Hong Kong government wants to increase coverage and regulation in the sector.