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The FINANCIAL -- Allianz has seen a robust performance in its two growth regions Asia Pacific and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in 2008. Both regions jointly reported 8.1 billion ruros in gross written premiums, an increase of one percent1.

The FINANCIAL -- American International Group, Inc. (AIG) recognizes the importance of upholding a high degree of transparency with respect to the use of public funds.

The FINANCIAL -- Peter Forstmoser, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Swiss Re, has decided to resign from the Board. He is to be succeeded by Walter B. Kielholz, who was up to now Vice Chairman.

The FINANCIAL -- The Czech Republic is one of the core markets of the Vienna Insurance Group and in 1990 it was the starting point for the group’s successful expansion into CEE region.

The FINANCIAL -- ING announced on February 23 that the Supervisory Board intends to nominate Patrick Flynn (1960, Irish) for appointment to the Executive Board at the annual General Meeting of Shareholders of 27 April 2009. Upon appointment Patrick Flynn will become the new

The FINANCIAL -- Munich Re has compiled its extensive knowledge in the field of geo risks research in the production of a DVD, the new Globe of Natural Hazards.

The FINANCIAL -- In light of the recently announced cost reduction programme, ING confirmed on February 16 not to renew the three year sponsorship (2007-2009) contract with Renault F1 and to end its presence in F1 beyond the 2009 season.

The FINANCIAL -- Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), the leading Insurer in CEE (Central and Eastern Europe), states that the recent accusation of the Georgian Labour Party (GLP) of International Insurance Company IRAO, is a subject of political conflict.

The FINANCIAL -- Swiss Re announced on December 22 that it has entered into a USD 1.5 billion long term Letter of Credit (LoC) facility with JP Morgan.

The FINANCIAL -- The Board of Directors of Swiss Life Holding Ltd will put forward Frank Schnewlin for election to the Board of Directors at the General Meeting of Shareholders on 7 May 2009.