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Insurance Tech Firm Ebix Is Subject of Money Laundering Allegations
Federal investigators are reviewing Ebix Inc.'s cross-border financial transactions to see whether the Atlanta-based software company engaged in money laundering, according to three people with ...AIG’s Bond Portfolio Dropped $9 Billion Due to Interest Rate Rise
American International Group Inc., the insurer that repaid a U.S. bailout last year, said a surge in interest rates in the second quarter fueled a $9 billion reduction in its bond portfolio as ...
Why Greed Isn’t Good
Imagine yourself betting on the long- term survival of two types of people. One is the classic egoist, focused and ruthless. The other is more selfless, willing to help fellow humans without any ...
Insurer Loses Lawsuit Over $560 Million in U.S. Taxes
John Hancock Life Insurance Co.'s claims for deductions for a series of leveraged lease transactions were denied by the U.S. Tax Court, a decision that could cost the company as much as $560 million. ...Downgraded Meadowbrook Partners With State National For ‘A’ Rated Paper
After A.M. Best downgraded the financial strength ratings of the insurance operations of Meadowbrook Insurance Group on Friday, the insurer announced on Monday that it had entered into an agreement ...
Third Point Reinsurance Plans to Raise Up to $322.2M in IPO
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd., which counts hedge-fund manager Daniel Loeb as a founding shareholder, said it plans to raise as much as $322.2 million in an initial public offering. The company, ...
Berkshire Beats Bond Rout, Other Insurers By Avoiding Bonds
Warren Buffett's preference for buying stocks and whole companies rather than bonds is helping Berkshire Hathaway Inc. weather a spike in interest rates better than other insurers. Book value rose 2 ...
AIG to Move Headquarters to Water Street; Eyes Shifting Jobs to Texas, Malaysia
American International Group Inc., the insurer that reinstated a dividend yesterday, will move its headquarters to a building it owns at 175 Water St. in lower Manhattan as the lease expires at a ...