AIG News

AIG to Get $905 Million From Brookfield to End Rate-Swap Dispute

American International Group Inc., the insurer that repaid a U.S. rescue last year, agreed to accept $905 million from Brookfield Asset Management Inc. to resolve a dispute tied to interest-rate swaps. Brookfield, Canada’s largest alternative-asset manager, said the payment will …

AIG Expands D&O Side A Capacity to $100 Million

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is has increased its global Side A directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance to $100 million. This new capacity from AIG can facilitate the resolution of severe and complex litigation. Companies can now meet their …

New York City Prep School Sues AIG Insurers Over Denial of Abuse Coverage

New York City prep school Horace Mann sued units of American International Group Inc. saying they refused to defend and indemnify the school for damages stemming from sex-abuse claims by former students against teachers. The Bronx school sued AIG’s Granite …

Commentary: Does FSOC Understand the Business of Insurance?

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) designated AIG as a Systemically Important Financial Institution (SIFI) after determining that “material financial distress at AIG could pose a threat to U.S. financial stability.” One may debate whether AIG should be a SIFI …

AIG to Move Headquarters to Nearby Water Street in Lower Manhattan, NYC

American International Group Inc., the insurer that reinstated a dividend yesterday, will move its headquarters to a building it owns at 175 Water St. in Manhattan as the lease expires at a property on Maiden Lane “We’re not going very …

Top 10 U.S. Aircraft Insurers: SNL

American International Group Inc. (AIG) has been reported to be the lead insurer for the recent Asiana Flight 214 tragedy in San Francisco. AIG’s role is not surprising, given its presence in Asia and focus on the aviation market, according …

AIG, GE Capital Accept Systemically Important Designations

American International Group Inc. and General Electric Co.’s finance unit were designated systemically important by U.S. regulators, a ruling the companies had already agreed to accept. The vote by the Financial Stability Oversight Council subjects AIG and GE Capital to …

Prudential Will Appeal SIFI Designation; AIG, GE Will Not

Prudential Financial Inc., the No. 2 U.S. life insurer, is contesting a U.S. finding that it poses a potential risk to the financial system, becoming the first company to challenge the label that brings additional oversight. Prudential requested a hearing …

CNA’s Fortin Latest Industry Exec to Join Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance officially announced the appointment of Dan Fortin as senior vice president, executive and professional lines. Fortin was previously senior vice president of CNA Specialty. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, the new commercial P/C insurance unit of Berkshire …

Connecticut Court: $1M Coverage for Nursing Home Fire Victims’ Families

Families suing the operator of a Hartford nursing home where 16 patients died in a 2003 fire suffered a setback Monday, when the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that the home’s insurance coverage was $1 million instead of the $10 million …