AIG Specialty Workers' Compensation Announces Expansion of Partners in Productivity Website; Online Claims Reporting and Loss Run Functionality Allows for Faster Client Service to Insureds.

NEW YORK -- AIG Specialty Workers' Compensation(R), a division of the property and casualty insurance subsidiaries of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), today announced the expansion of its "Partners in Productivity(R)" website (www.aigswc.com) to enable its small business policyholders and their brokers to report claims online and to request and receive loss runs electronically.

With the launch of the new online functionality, customers and their representatives can immediately submit claims to AIG Specialty Workers' Compensation claims adjusters for review. By providing direct electronic access via the Partners in Productivity website, AIG Specialty Workers' Compensation will reduce processing time for individual claims and engage claims management capabilities on a more timely basis. These new system functions were specifically designed to respond to a major priority of policyholders - enhanced communication and response to claims.

"Our website has been well received by customers and brokers," said Jim Roberts, President, AIG Specialty Workers' Compensation. "The ability to streamline the claim reporting system and provide online loss runs are important next steps for improved customer service. These features combine with the AIG RiskTool System(R), our online loss prevention and risk management platform, to offer a comprehensive set of resources that will help policyholders improve workplace safety."

As part of today's launch, the new Partners in Productivity website enables insureds to download loss runs in Adobe PDF or Microsoft(R) Excel format.

AIG Specialty Workers' Compensation is a leading provider of workers' compensation coverage for small and midsize employers.* The division offers complete underwriting, loss control and claim services for a comprehensive range of workers' compensation risks. For more information, please contact AIG Specialty Workers' Compensation Senior Vice President Larry Corsi at [phone] or [e-mail].

AIG is the world's leading international insurance and financial services organization, with operations in approximately 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG member companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In the United States, AIG companies are the largest underwriters of commercial and industrial insurance and AIG American General is a top-ranked life insurer. AIG's global businesses also include retirement services, financial services and asset management. AIG's financial services businesses include aircraft leasing, financial products, trading and market making. AIG's growing global consumer finance business is led in the United States by American General Finance. AIG also has one of the largest U.S. retirement services businesses through AIG SunAmerica and AIG VALIC, and is a leader in asset management for the individual and institutional markets, with specialized investment management capabilities in equities, fixed income, alternative investments and real estate. AIG's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in London, Paris, Switzerland and Tokyo.

* Insurance is underwritten by member companies of American International Group, Inc. and is subject to underwriting review and approval. Coverage may not be available in all states. Non-insurance products may be provided through independent third parties.