Texas Gov. Rick Perry said he plans to call the legislature back into session to finish some unfinished business that included the reauthorization of the state's Department of Insurance.
American International Group said it has closed the sale of its interest in reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings, Inc., reducing its holdings in the company to 14 percent and netting the New York-based insurer $1.14 billion.
The Public Entity Risk Institute, a nonprofit risk management training and education group, said it has released a book with the latest research and developments in emergency management.
Threats such as piracy, kidnapping and government expropriation of businesses are being exacerbated by the global financial crisis, Lloyd's warns in a report on political instability released today.
A House Republican financial regulation plan, due to be unveiled tomorrow, would require congressional authorization for aid to troubled non-banks such as American International Group but would not disturb state insurance regulation.
The rating reflects the company's continued underwriting and operating profitability, solid capitalization and well-established local market presence in California.