AIG News

AIG Names Doyle, Sankaran to Executive Group

American International Group Inc. added John Doyle and Sid Sankaran to the insurer’s executive group as Chief Executive Office Robert Benmosche narrows the company’s focus after repaying a U.S. bailout. Doyle is CEO of AIG’s commercial property/casualty business, and Sankaran …

AIG, General Motors to Be Added to S&P 100

S&P Dow Jones Indices says it will soon add two well-known U.S. companies to the S&P 100.Automaker General Motors Co. will replace H. J. Heinz Co. in the S&P 100 and 500 indices on Thursday. The ketchup maker’s acquisition by …

Council Proposes AIG, Prudential, GE Capital as Systemically Important, Due Extra Scrutiny

U.S. regulators on Monday proposed designating American International Group Inc., Prudential Financial Inc. and GE Capital for heightened regulatory oversight, in a long-anticipated move aimed at cracking down on risks to markets. A group of regulators known as the Financial …

AIG Sues Ex-U.Va. Lax Player Over Insurance Claim

A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators. In a court filing Monday, the company says George W. Huguely …

Philip Named President, CEO of American International Co. Ltd. Bermuda

American International Group Inc. (AIG) has named Anthony Philip as president and CEO of American International Company Limited (AIG) in Bermuda. Philip, a native of Bermuda, will assume his new position effective immediately. He succeeds David Valzania, who was recently …

Former New York Governors Tell AG: Drop Greenberg Suit

In an opinion piece published in today’s Wall Street Journal, two former New York governors are urging the New York Attorney General to stop the pursuit of Maurice “Hank” Greenberg in a case tied to accounting transactions. Mario Cuomo, a …

New York Drop of Damages Claim Against Greenberg Avoids Test of AG’s Power

When New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman gave up a claim for damages against former AIG chief Hank Greenberg, he also likely neutralized a long-awaited challenge to his office’s power. New York’s highest court is scheduled to hear arguments later …

AIG Wins Bid to Move $10B Bank of America Mortgage Lawsuit

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of American International Group Inc by concluding that the insurer’s $10 billion lawsuit against Bank of America Corp over mortgage losses belongs in state court, not federal court. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court …

AIG Launches New Distribution Channel for Space-Related Risks

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has appointed Castor Aerospace LLC as its new program administrator for space-related risks. This appointment provides a new distribution channel for satellite operators, manufacturers, launch service providers, owners, end-users & financiers that require access to …

Insurance Agent Takes Stand on Gay Marriage in Supreme Court Case

Today David Kosar can be considered one of the nation’s most outspoken insurance agents on the issue of gay marriage. Kosar, owner of David Kosar Insurance Agency-American Family in Everett, Wash., has joined an amicus brief filed by 278 businesses, …