When I heard about “Fallen Giant: The Amazing Story Of Hank Greenberg and the History of AIG,” my first reaction was that I would wait for the movie. (Who would play Hank? I say Joel Grey, but Hank might prefer Paul Newman. Post your casting suggestions below!) However, after a quick read, I found the book a rather interesting (and, on the whole, balanced) account of the Shakespearean turn of events that toppled the industrys most powerful figureat least temporarily.
Indeed, given Mr. Greenbergs prominent rebirth at C.V. Starrthe mysterious entity so intertwined, yet independent of AIGyou have to wonder if the sequel will be called The Comeback Kid.
It still boggles the mind that Maurice Greenberg is no longer running AIG–done in by allegations he cooked the books with improper finite reinsurance deals.
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