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AIA arises from AIG

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2009
AIA has today become the new name and brand for AIG Life in Australia as the group takes another step towards becoming a fully independent Asian-based insurance giant. The initiative follows similar moves announced last month by other former AIG subsidiaries ...

AIG Life takes education online

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2009
AIG Life has launched the firm's online Insurance Education Centre for group life insurance clients. The Insurance Education Centre includes six modules can be accessed on the firm's website. Each module takes around half an hour to complete which allows ...

AIG Hong Kong begins rebrand strategy

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2009
... a move expected to involve subsidiaries across the region. The objective of the rebrand is to demonstrate separation from AIG in the US and is the most extensive repositioning for the company since 1955, said AIA Hong Kong in a statement. "This important ...

No two ways about it

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2009
... may just be that - a threat. Prior to the GFC, international ratings agencies would have upgraded the AAA ratings of Lehman, AIG, Fannie, Freddie et al if they could because of their exposure to rising assets - property, collateralized debt obligations ...

AIA public listing one step closer

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2009
AIG has announced it will accelerate steps to position its Australasian subsidiary American International Assurance Company (AIA) as an independent entity in preparation for an Asian public listing. The timing of the move will be determined by market ...

Aon welcomes insurance transfers

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2009
... have to be cancelled, and the insurer accepts the transfer application. The members' corporate plan must also be insured by AIG Life. "Having your insurance in one place can help you save on the premiums you pay - thanks to the group rates we offer - ...

Industry backs Lifewise campaign

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2009
... Inspire Foundation and Family Relationship Services Australia. Among the insurers throwing their weight behind the campaign are AIG Life, Macquarie, Suncorp, Zurich, TOWER Australia, Aviva Australia, Mercer, MetLife and AXA Australia to name a few. Chris ...

Life insurers post 18 pc plus growth

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2009
CommInsure, Aviva and AIG Life recorded 18 per cent or more growth in total risk premium inflows during 2008, around six per cent higher than the market average, according to Plan for Life. The latest report found AIG Life experienced the highest annual ...

AIG Life adds to group team

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2009
AIG Life appointed Craig Extrem as national manager, client markets - group insurance. He joins AIG Life from TOWER Australia where he worked as head of sales - group risk since April 2006. Extrem also worked at Prefsure, Lumley Life and Colonial in ...

AIG Australia weathering US storm

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2009
AIG Life Australia has withstood the US financial storm to post record increases in sales and customer loyalty, thanks to a communications program that could raise the standard for the level of disclosure customers expect from their insurers. Rather ...