There is absolutely nothing in the contracts with AIG that precludes the Starr agencies from using whatever underwriters they wish. AIG is desperately trying to prevent C.V. Starr from competing with them.

Mr. Greenberg continues to deny the allegations made against him, and he and his legal team are preparing to vigorously defend the allegations.

Shareholders lose when companies choose to settle investigations motivated by political ambition, fueled by threats and settled out of fear.

We are pleased the judge has ordered A.I.G. to share with Mr. Greenberg the report created under threat from the attorney general. Unlike the attorney general, the judge clearly understands Mr. Greenberg's right to review this material.

I was as surprised as everyone else was to see it.

We have been successful in New Hampshire with or without any other candidates alongside us. I think the increased attention on this debate could certainly help us.