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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 8-K Report (Nov 14, 2002)

Filed November 14, 2002For Securities:AIG

Summary

This 8-K filing from AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. (AIG), dated November 14, 2002, primarily serves to disclose that key executive officers, Maurice R. Greenberg (Principal Executive Officer) and Howard I. Smith (Principal Financial Officer), have provided certifications as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. These certifications relate to AIG's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 906 certifications by AIG's CEO and CFO.
  • 2Certifications confirm the accuracy and completeness of the Q3 2002 Form 10-Q filing.
  • 3Indicates AIG's compliance with new post-Enron/WorldCom regulatory requirements.
  • 4Filed on November 14, 2002, shortly after the effective date of SOX Section 906 requirements.
  • 5Exhibits containing the actual certifications are attached to the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that AIG's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have submitted certifications as mandated by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, pertaining to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of a public company to certify the appropriateness of the financial statements and disclosures contained in their periodic reports filed with the SEC. This was a key piece of legislation enacted in response to major accounting scandals.

The certifications accompanying this filing imply that AIG's senior management, specifically the CEO and CFO, have reviewed the company's financial statements and disclosures for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, and attest to their accuracy and completeness. This suggests a commitment to adhering to the heightened scrutiny and accountability measures introduced by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Yes, the filing states that copies of each certification made by Maurice R. Greenberg and Howard I. Smith are attached as exhibits to this 8-K report.