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AIG Reported Considering Sale of Blocks of Business to Narrow Focus

American International Group Inc., the insurer being pressured by activist investor Carl Icahn to boost returns, is considering the sale of blocks of life policies, according to people familiar with the company’s planning. AIG is weighing the exit of some …

Activist Investor Icahn Ups Pressure on AIG CEO Hancock

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he may seek to shake up leadership at American International Group Inc. after Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock rebuffed his plan to split the insurer into three companies. Icahn will push for a measure that …

Activist Investor Icahn on High-Yield Bonds, AIG, Interest Rates

Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn said he is betting against high-yield bonds, as he sees a bubble among companies that have overborrowed recently, and expects the dollar to keep rallying into next year. Icahn, speaking at the Reuters Global Investment …

If AIG Won’t Split, Then It Should Sell Pieces: Investor Paulson

John Paulson, the billionaire whose proposal to split American International Group Inc. into three companies was rebuffed by Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock, would also support an alternative plan for the insurer to sell units, according to people familiar with …

AIG Eases Bylaws on Nominating Directors

American International Group Inc. said it has amended its bylaws to allow some shareholders to nominate directors in the proxy statement for its annual meetings. Under the by-law amendments, a shareholder or group of up to 20 shareholders who own …

Credit Markets Oppose Splitting Up AIG

American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock has a bit of ammo as he meets Thursday with activist shareholder Carl Icahn: The credit market has been on the insurer’s side. The cost to protect bondholders against an AIG …

AIG CEO Hancock Rejects Icahn’s Breakup Plan

American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock dismissed activist investor Carl Icahn’s proposal to split the company into three insurers, saying a division would limit earnings diversity and reduce the value of some tax assets. The stock declined …

As Activist Investors Circle, AIG Posts Q3 Loss; Plans to Cut 400 Jobs

American International Group Inc., the insurer facing pressure from activist shareholder Carl Icahn for a breakup, posted a third-quarter loss as investment results deteriorated. The company plans to cut as many as 400 senior- level jobs. The net loss of …

Moody’s Says Splitting Up AIG Would Be Credit Negative

Moody’s Investor Service today said that a break-up of American International Group (AIG) and removal of its systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation as called for by activist investors would have a negative effect on the insurer’s debt. Splitting the …