Summary
On March 19, 2014, American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced the adoption of its Annual Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) for the 2014 performance period. This plan is designed to reinforce AIG's commitment to a pay-for-performance culture by linking annual cash incentives directly to business and individual achievements. The STIP covers a broad base of AIG employees and establishes performance metrics that will determine cash award opportunities. The plan allows for awards ranging from 0% to 187.5% of a participant's target award, based on the achievement of pre-defined metrics. Importantly, for senior employees (grade level 27 and above), 50% of any earned award for the 2014 performance period will be deferred for one year, aligning their short-term incentives with longer-term company performance and stability.
Key Highlights
- 1AIG adopted a new Annual Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) effective March 19, 2014.
- 2The STIP is designed to promote a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy.
- 3The plan covers a majority of AIG employees for the 2014 performance period (January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014).
- 4Cash awards are performance-based, tied to business and individual metrics established by the Compensation Committee.
- 5Earned awards can range from 0% to 187.5% of the target award.
- 6For participants at grade level 27 and above, 50% of earned awards for 2014 will be deferred for one year.