Articles by Lilla Zuill

Bermuda Insurance Regulator to Beef Up Staffing

Bermuda’s insurance regulator is increasing staffing by as much as 50 percent as it sets its sights on eventually reaching a mutual recognition agreement with other domiciles, executives at an insurance conference said Monday. “The (Bermuda Monetary Authority) is working …

AIG Investors, N.Y. Regulator Mull Former CEO Greenberg’s Words

Maurice “Hank” Greenberg’s withering criticism of American International Group Inc. has yet to win widespread support for a revolt against the current management of the giant insurer he used to run. There is no question that AIG’s $13 billion in …

Greenberg’s Starr Foundation Sues AIG Over Credit Losses

The Starr Foundation, controlled by former American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, has sued the insurer, claiming it misrepresented its exposure to credit default swaps. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, alleges …

U.S. Insurers Face Uphill Battle to Alter Foreign Insurers’ Tax Break

A coalition of U.S. insurers is calling on lawmakers to close a tax loophole that helps foreign insurers, and although it has won the support of presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, it faces a harder task convincing others. The coalition, led …

Ex-AIG Chief Greenberg Voted Against AIG Board of Directors Re-Election

Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, the former head of American International Group Inc, said in an interview on Wednesday he voted against the reelection of the company’s board because directors have not made sure management met expectations. “I represent the largest shareholders, …

AIG Rejects Ex-CEO Greenberg’s ‘Crisis’ Call for Delay of Annual Meeting

Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, former chief executive of American International Group, has said the insurer is in “crisis” and urged a delay in its annual general meeting scheduled for Wednesday, according to a letter he sent to the board. But AIG …

Greenberg’s Starr Foundation Sues AIG, Alleging Fraud over Credit Losses

The Starr Foundation, controlled by former American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, has sued the insurer, claiming it misrepresented its exposure to credit default swaps. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in New York State Supreme Court in …

U.S. Insurers Face Uphill Battle to Alter Foreign Insurers’ Tax Break

A coalition of U.S. insurers is calling on lawmakers to close a tax loophole that helps foreign insurers, and although it has won the support of presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, it faces a harder task convincing others. The coalition, led …

Hartford’s 1st Quarter Profit Tumbles 83%; Cuts Outlook

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. said Monday that net income plunged more than 83 percent in the first quarter, in large part from losses on investments, including credit derivatives. On an operating basis, the insurer beat Wall Street expectations, but …

Clinton Plan Would Cut Tax Benefit for Foreign Insurers Competing for Business in U.S.

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, as part of a broad plan to boost the fortunes of U.S. workers, if elected would clamp down on tax benefits to foreign insurers doing business in the United States, she said. Under a plan …