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What AIG's near collapse means for D&O insurance policy holders.

November 3, 2008

The near collapse of insurer American International Group in September put many corporate executives on edge. The reason for the nervousness is that AIG has enjoyed a market-leading position for directors' and officers' liability (D&O) insurance — a cover that, in addition to long-time buyers among Europe's blue chips, many smaller companies have taken out in recent years. Read more...

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