AIG News

Judge Rules Jury to Hear Claims in Starr-AIG Battle

A jury should hear the claims in litigation between American International Group Inc. and Starr International Co. Inc. controlled by the troubled insurance giant’s former chief executive, Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, a U.S. judge ruled Thursday. U.S. District Court Judge Jed …

AIG to Sell Argentina Consumer Finance Operations

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell 100 percent of its shares in its consumer finance operations in Argentina, consisting of Compania Financiera Argentina S.A. (CFA), Cobranzas y Servicios S.A. and AIG …

AIG to Sell New York Buildings Including Pine St. Headquarters

American International Group Inc. has reached a deal to sell two New York buildings, including its downtown Manhattan headquarters, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The buildings being sold are located at 70 Pine Street and 72 Wall …

AIG Names Martinez CEO of United Guaranty

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has named Eric Martinez, Jr. as chief executive officer of United Guaranty Corp. (UGC). UGC, based in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a provider of mortgage guaranty insurance. Martinez succeeds William V. (Billy) Nutt, who has …

New Director Leads AIG CEO Search

A search for a successor to Edward Liddy, chairman and chief executive of AIG, is being led by board member Dennis Dammerman, according to a source familiar with developments. The search, which is expected to take no more than a …

AIG Selling Part of Stake in Reinsurer Transatlantic Via Secondary Offering

American International Group Inc. said Thursday it will sell a part of its 59 percent stake in reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings Inc. to the public in a secondary offering, marking its latest divestiture. AIG, which is trying to pay back the …

Finding New AIG CEO Won’t Be Easy, Say Consultants

Who would apply for a job that requires regular coach flights to Washington to be abused by Congress on international television, to run a company that in many ways symbolizes the financial crisis? And oh by the way, the person …

AIG CEO, Chairman Liddy Calls It Quits; Search On for 2 Replacements

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Edward M. Liddy intends to step down once the board finds replacements for him. Liddy has recommended that the chairman and CEO roles be separated and, according …

Court Approves $843 Million for AIG Investors Hurt By Alleged Fraud

A federal court has approved the distribution of more than $843 million to harmed investors at insurer American International Group, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday. The court estimates that checks will soon be mailed to more than …

AIG Names 6 Independent Directors

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced that six new independent director nominees will stand for election at the AIG 2009 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled on June 30. The six new nominees are Harvey Golub, Laurette T. Koellner, Christopher S. …