AIG
AIG: Bernstein erred in reserve-shortfall estimate
AIG told US regulator that Sanford C. Bernstein’s review of its claims-paying resources relied on faulty analysis.
Allianz hires new household operations manager
Allianz has appointed Gary Coton as household operations manager responsible for handling all UK household claims.
AIG CEO Benmosche received $2.7m for 2009
Robert Benmosche received $2.7m in compensation for 2009 as the bailed-out insurer began selling assets to repay government loans
Fairholme becomes biggest AIG investor after US government
Fairholme Capital Management has acquired about 15 million shares of AIG in a bet on a rebound of the bailed-out insurer.
Greenberg seeks to end civil fraud case
Former AIG chief exec Hank Greenberg has asked a judge to dismiss a civil fraud lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, who is seeking to hold him personally liable for a sham reinsurance transaction.
AIG unit unwinds CDS positions
AIG has unwound its remaining CDS swaps with Goldman Sachs according to newswire Reuters.
US seek exit from AIG stake within a year: WSJ
The government's bailout of the financial system is expected to cost $89bn, much lower than earlier projections, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing Treasury Department officials.
AIG CEO confident successor can come from within its ranks
Robert Benmosche, AIG's second chief executive since its government bailout, expects to be at the insurer for up to two more years, according to Bloomberg News.
AIG CEO confident successor can come from within its ranks
Robert Benmosche, AIG's second chief executive since its government bailout, expects to be at the insurer for up to two more years, according to Bloomberg News.
US Treasury adds two execs to AIG board
The US Treasury has appointed two senior executives to serve on AIG’s board of directors, the company said today.
AIG adds two to board
US Treasury Department to name Donald H. Layton and Ronald A. Rittenmeyer to AIG’s board
Penny black's insurance week
With so many companies having changed their name of late it is easy for even the most avant-garde insurance observer such as one, to sound resolutely stuck in a late noughties time warp. So, Penny was relieved to hear she's not alone and that no amount…
Editor's comment: What next for Quinn?
Tuesday saw a flurry of activity following the news that the High Court in Ireland had appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, on an application by the Financial Regulator.
Prudential to pay out £20m in bonuses to AIA key staff
Prudential is planning a multi-million pound bonus scheme to lock in executives at AIA, the Asian arm of AIG it is in the process of acquiring.
Greenberg: US businesses China ties at risk
The former AIG head Hank Greenberg has said the row between the US and China over the yuan could threaten US businesses in the region.
AIA directors to quit ahead of Prudential deal
Two senior executives have said they would leave AIA, the Asian arm of AIG, just weeks after plans were announced to sell the company to Prudential for $35.5bn.
‘Troubling’ bailouts punish best companies - Chubb
Chubb CEO John Finnegan, said government bailouts punish the best-run companies and impede the functioning of markets.
Miller looks to Markel to boost Singapore team
Miller Insurance Services has announced that Paul Cheng has joined its office in Singapore.
Chartis shake-up linked to Solvency II
Chartis UK chief executive Alexander Baugh has been appointed president and CEO of Chartis Europe Holdings.
Extending the definition of "too big to fail" could have severe consequences
The definition, which is currently being discussed in the US senate, could have severe consequences for the insurance industry according to Scott Harringdon, professor at the Wharton School.
Interview: Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…
The Post Europe Interview : Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…
Baugh to head up European operation in Chartis shake-up
James Shea, currently regional president for Chartis Central Europe & Commonwealth of Independent States, will become managing director of Chartis UK.
Baugh to head up European operation in Chartis shake-up
James Shea, currently regional president for Chartis Central Europe & Commonwealth of Independent States, will become managing director of Chartis UK.