AIG ratings review ends as AM Best credits Duperreault

Rating agency AM Best gave newly appointed American
International Group boss Brian Duperreault a nod of approval today
as it ended a credit review that began with negative implications
following a surprise charge against earnings under former leader
Peter Hancock.
AM Best's analysts restored their stable outlook for the
insurance giant's financial strength rating and long-term
issuer credit rating. Among other factors, the company cited
Duperreault's hiring, noting "his significant operating
exp