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Amid Outrage, AIG Revises Get-Together Policy

By Luke Mullins

Posted: October 9, 2008

Facing sharp criticism for organizing an expensive outing to the St. Regis resort shortly after the government gave it a massive bailout, insurance giant AIG has revised its get-together policy.

From AIG:

A short time ago, our Chairman and CEO Ed Liddy said that he has ordered the immediate cancellation of all outside meetings, conferences, and recognition events across AIG, except those that are required by law or that are deemed absolutely critical to sustain our ongoing business needs.

Given AIG's commitment to our customers, business partners, regulators, and American taxpayers, coupled with the new and very different challenges our company now faces, we take these responsibilities extremely seriously. Their trust is critical to our success. We recognize the need to be sensitive about all company expenditures.

Poor AIG new recruit!

It is too bad that you fell for the blandishments of the corrupt AIG culture. Yes, they make promises of a grand lifestyle and many rewards for success - but they fail miserably to deliver on the promises.

I will join in the call of Congressman Elijah Cummings for Mr. Liddy to resign, effectibe immediately! I further oppose any more of my money being spent to sustain a corrupt and failed enterprise such as AIG!

Allen of MI @ Nov 12, 2008 21:09:51 PM

It is a disgrace that a company thing so little of recent events. Contracts were probably signed for the california retreat but in light of the bailout, I am sure the resort area did not want the poor publicity and the contract could have been put aside. It just shows the mind think of what some of these execs feel of the public and how they love themselves. People go to jail for committing a crime but rape a nation...nothing

Manuel Armas of NY @ Oct 19, 2008 15:29:59 PM

Tar and feathers is too good for them!

These people should be facing jail time. This is just unbelievable arrogance!

Sharon of TX @ Oct 10, 2008 12:04:41 PM

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