Ex-bosses convicted of AIG fraud

Crisis 'brought AIG to its knees'
The new boss of US insurance giant AIG describes the perilous outlook at the firm before last month's $85m rescue package.

US government rescues insurer AIG
The Fed announces an $85bn (£48bn) rescue package for AIG, the country's biggest insurance company.

AIG wins new $40bn bail-out cash
Insurance giant AIG gets fresh financial help from the US government, bringing the total aid package for the firm to about $150bn.

Hurricanes to cost Lloyd's £1.3bn
Insurance market Lloyd's of London says it estimates Hurricanes Gustav and Ike will cost it £1.3bn ($2.34bn) in claims.

ING to get cash injection
Insurance and banking group ING is to receive a cash injection from the Dutch government, officials say.