Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
RSA posts strong global first half results as pre-tax profit grows 20%
RSA's turnaround under CEO Stephen Hester has continued in the first half of 2016.
Suncorp's insurance profits fall 17.5% for full year
Adverse weather events meant Australian insurance giant Suncorp missed its full year catastrophe allowance by A$60m (£34m).
Axa posts solid global first half results despite 'headwinds'
Axa's underlying profits were flat at €3.1bn (£2.6bn) in the first half of 2016 compared to the same period last year, with net income climbing 4% to €3.2bn.
AIG's global commercial premiums shrink 21% in Q2
AIG's shares climbed 2.5% in after hours trading after returning to profit in the second quarter of 2016.
Direct Line's pre-tax profit falls 5% in first half
Profit before tax at Direct Line decreased £16.5m to £298.5m in the first half of the year (H1 £315m) after poor investment returns and a Flood Re levy.
Manulife and QBE enhance Hong Kong agreement for agents
Life insurer Manulife has signed an agreement to extend its relationship with Australian giant QBE which allows Manulife's agents in Hong Kong to sell general insurance products.
Glaser confident after "strong quarter" for Marsh
Global insurance broker Marsh had a solid second quarter of 2016.
Natural catastrophe losses hit XL Catlin's Q2 profits
XL Catlin suffered $240.1m (£182m) of natural catastrophe losses in the second quarter of 2016 compared with $59.9m in the same period last year.
Howell resigns from Generali Asia
Post understands Jack Howell, regional officer for Generali Asia, has resigned.
Atrium to close Singapore office
Atrium Syndicate 609 has decided to stop accepting business on its Lloyd's Singapore platform after eight years in operation.
China still heavily underinsured for floods, says Swiss Re
China's dramatic flooding over the last month has once again highlighted the prevalence of underinsurance in the country.
Zurich sells South Africa operations to Fairfax Financial
Swiss-headquartered insurance giant Zurich has sold its South Africa operations to Toronto-headquartered Fairfax Financial Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
La Nina cited as rain causes havoc in China
"Meu-Yu" monsoon rains led to multiple rounds of significant flooding across central and southern China throughout June killing at least 186 people across 26 provinces.
S&P warns on offshore reinsurers using hedge fund strategies
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's is concerned there could be "carcasses on the side of the road" for offshore reinsurers using hedge fund strategies.
Munich Re seeks buyer for Great Lakes Australia
Munich Re is looking to speed up the sale of its Australia and New Zealand specialist insurer Great Lakes Australia.
Beazley CEO celebrates 10 years in Asia; investigates Ireland passport
Andrew Horton, CEO of Beazley, is in Singapore this week to celebrate 10 years writing business in the continent.
Nexus makes first overseas acquisition in Hong Kong
Lloyd's MGA Nexus has bought Hong Kong-based marine MGA Beacon Underwriters for an undisclosed sum.
Hughes swaps HDI for XL Catlin in Australia
Tom Hughes has been appointed head of marine Australia for XL Catlin.
China establishes home earthquake insurance
China has introduced its first household earthquake insurance policy.
Allianz appoints Loh as chief digital officer, Asia-Pacific
Allianz has appointed Robin Loh in a newly created role - chief digital officer, Asia-Pacific.
Gao promoted to Lloyd's Greater China role
Eric Gao, chairman and CEO of Lloyd's (China) has been promoted to head of the Greater China region leading teams in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Ace changes name in New Zealand
Ace has switched its name in New Zealand to Chubb Insurance New Zealand following its purchase of Chubb's global operations.
UK faces future from "position of strength", says Osborne
Chancellor George Osborne has said there are no immediate plans for an emergency budget and that he will stay on in his role.
Liberty to make 70 redundancies in Ireland
Liberty Insurance is realigning its commercial insurance and back office functions in Ireland with an expected 70 redundancies as a result.