Survey: AIG still a respected industry player
A US survey reveals that despite AIG’s financial woes the insurance industry maintains a “deep reservoir of goodwill” toward the beleaguered group.
But 71% of AIG commercial lines policyholders say they still intend to source quotes from AIG competitors at renewal.
The survey was conducted by Advisen, an international provider of content, analytics and technology to the industry.
It revealed 68% of respondents were “very confident” or “somewhat confident” in the financial strength of AIG, and 70% supported the US Government bail-out.
Advisen predicts AIG will compete vigorously to retain business, potentially intensifying competition in an already soft market.
Advisen Executive VP David Bradford says many insurance buyers recognise the crisis at AIG parent level didn’t affect the solvency of insurance subsidiaries.
“Nonetheless there was immediate reaction among brokers and buyers to look at all options,” he said. “After the federal loan was secured, it’s clear that the marketplace responded with support for AIG.”
But 71% of AIG commercial lines policyholders say they still intend to source quotes from AIG competitors at renewal.
The survey was conducted by Advisen, an international provider of content, analytics and technology to the industry.
It revealed 68% of respondents were “very confident” or “somewhat confident” in the financial strength of AIG, and 70% supported the US Government bail-out.
Advisen predicts AIG will compete vigorously to retain business, potentially intensifying competition in an already soft market.
Advisen Executive VP David Bradford says many insurance buyers recognise the crisis at AIG parent level didn’t affect the solvency of insurance subsidiaries.
“Nonetheless there was immediate reaction among brokers and buyers to look at all options,” he said. “After the federal loan was secured, it’s clear that the marketplace responded with support for AIG.”