AIG 2014 Annual Report Download - page 20

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PART I
ITEM 1 / BUSINESS
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization.
Founded in 1919, today we provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement products,
mortgage insurance and other financial services to customers in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Our
diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage
risks and provide for retirement security. AIG common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the
Tokyo Stock Exchange.
AIG’s key strengths include:
World class insurance franchises that are leaders in their categories and
are continuing to improve their operating performance;
A diverse mix of businesses with a presence in most international
markets;
Effective capital management of the largest shareholders’ equity of any
insurance company in the world*, supported by enhanced risk
management;
Execution of strategic objectives, such as our focus on growth of higher
value lines of business to increase profitability and grow assets under
management;
Breadth of customers, serving over 89 percent of companies included in
the Fortune Global 500; and
Improved profitability, as demonstrated by growth in 2014 over 2013 of
pre-tax operating income in our core insurance operations.
* At June 30, 2014, the latest date for which information was available for certain foreign insurance companies.