AIG News

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, cities …

AIG Introduces Risk Financing Option for U.S. Casualty Clients

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has launched Collateral Flex Option (CFO), a new risk financing option for companies with large deductible casualty insurance programs in the U.S. CFO provides an alternative for companies that would otherwise need to tie up …

AIG Names Cummings as Vice President, Controller

American International Group Inc. has named Don Cummings as vice president and controller. He will assume responsibilities for the global controller unit, reporting to Jeffrey Farber, AIG deputy chief financial officer. Cummings will also oversee the controller units of the …

AIG Q4 Operating Results Beat Expectations

Insurer American International Group Inc. reported fourth-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations, although Chief Executive Robert Benmosche said some employee bonuses will be smaller this year because the company did not meet all of its performance targets. Overall, the …

AIG Survey Shows Top Executives’ Concerns with Cyber Risk

A survey of perceptions about cyber risk sponsored by the American International Group Inc. (AIG) found that among corporate executives, more are concerned about cyber threats than about other major business risks. More than 85 percent of the 258 decision-makers …