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March 18, 2004

AIG HAWAII DESIGNATED AS WORLDWIDE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER ACT 221 ENABLES LOCAL INSURER TO REVERSE OFFSHORE OUTSOURCING; BRINGS HIGH-TECH JOBS TO HAWAII

Hawaii's Act 221 tax credit program has enabled AIG Hawaii to increase high technology jobs by nearly 50 percent over the last year and to be named one of seven technology development centers worldwide by its parent company AIG.

The AIG Hawaii Development Center is a major breakthrough for the state's high technology industry growth. It fills the gap of providing a Pacific time zone for AIG to conduct 24-hour processing across world zones for its technology needs. The Center will create new jobs in the Hawaii economy through development of major software applications for AIG companies worldwide as well as other high technology ventures in Hawaii. The AIG Hawaii Development Center will focus on research and development of applying new technologies to the software development process.

According to AIG Hawaii President and Chief Executive Officer Robin Campaniano, the state's favorable tax climate is contributing to Hawaii's economic development in several key ways: preventing the loss of high technology jobs at AIG Hawaii to corporate consolidation; stopping "brain drain" by increasing local IT jobs at AIG Hawaii; solidifying the company's designation as a worldwide AIG Development Center; reversing the offshore outsourcing trend by bringing partner consultants to Hawaii; and encouraging company investment of $3 million in infrastructure to build the Hawaii data center.

"Act 221 was crucial in our ability to save more than 25 Information Technology jobs at our company. With corporations looking at efficiency of back-office operations, we clearly would have lost a lot of talented people. These positions would have been inevitably consolidated at other AIG locations," Campaniano said.

"Just as importantly, we have reversed the trend of high technology jobs moving offshore. In fact, we have brought AIG's partner consultants from India to Hawaii to get our Development Center and its staff up to worldwide standards.

"We currently have six partner consultants from India living and working in Hawaii for at least one year. They have brought their families with them and are adding dollars to the Hawaii economy, and there has been a wonderful exchange of information about business as well as cultural practices between our two countries."

Campaniano added that AIG Hawaii's Development Center is already helping to stop the "brain drain" loss of talented local programmers to mainland companies. "We just hired our first local boy back from the mainland, and we look forward to continuing to provide good career opportunities for Hawaii kids who want to make Hawaii home," he said. AIG Hawaii currently has 36 employees in its IT Department, a 46 percent increase over the last year.

Campaniano said that the retooling of AIG Hawaii's data center has included building the infrastructure and expanding its IT physical plant requirements.

"We are making the investments necessary to compete with development centers around the world to attract major software development projects to Hawaii. By the end of this year, we will have invested more than $3 million in salaries, infrastructure and capital expenditures. We are also looking at opportunities to expand our operations with additional office space.

"This investment in infrastructure will provide a springboard for other high-tech R&D ventures in our state, by providing a world-class technology base of operation right here in our state," he said.

Ann Chung, executive director of the High Technology Trade Association, noted that the AIG Hawaii Development Center demonstrates Hawaii's potential for high technology success through tax incentive programs such as Act 221. "Most people think of high technology companies as small start-up operations, but AIG Hawaii's Development Center demonstrates the great potential for larger, established companies in our state to play a major role in high technology development for Hawaii in the long term."

AIG Hawaii plans to develop unique software applications and databases to support its core insurance business as well as meet the business specifications of AIG's personal and business insurance applications worldwide. AIG currently uses high-tech development centers located primarily in Malaysia, India (three centers), New Jersey and North Carolina for its IT development requirements.

"Once the AIG Hawaii Development Center is up to AIG worldwide standards, we'll be in a position to compete for significant IT projects against major market players," added Campaniano. "We won't have to look abroad for IT talent - or lose local talent. We'll have the expertise, talent and resources right here at home."

AIG Hawaii is currently the largest domestic insurer of group automobile insurance in Hawaii, insuring more than 100,000 automobiles statewide, and servicing over 69,000 individual policyholders. In addition to personal automobile policies, the company also underwrites homeowners, personal umbrella, motorcycle, business automobile, temporary disability, and workers compensation insurance products.

November 14, 2003

KAMILOIKI ELEMENTARY CRACKS DOWN ON SPEEDERS: STUDENTS LAUNCH AIG HOT SPOTS PROGRAM

Deaths related to speeding on Oahu’s roadways continue climbing despite well-publicized efforts to crack down on speeders. As of October 21, there have been 67 traffic related deaths compared to 54 for the same time last year. Further, the Honolulu Police Department estimates that more than 81 percent of these deaths are directly related to speeding.

These recent crashes have led students, parents and teachers at Kamiloiki Elementary in Hawaii Kai to take matters into their own hands. Armed with signs and banners, students at Kamiloiki are taking to the streets to wave signs and participate in AIG’s Hot Spots speeding awareness program on November 14 from 7:00 –

8:00 in the morning. More than 100 students, teachers, parents, members of the Honolulu Police Department and AIG Hawaii employees are expected to take part in the grassroots event. AIG Hawaii initiated the Hot Spots program over a year ago in response to the growing public safety concerns caused by speeders. Each quarter, AIG Hawaii makes public a list of five Hot Spots schools where speeding is problematic. To date, more than four Hot Spots projects have taken place in partnership with AIG Hawaii and concerned schools. “We’ll continue to expand the AIG Hot Spots program to as many communities and schools that are interested in getting involved,” said Robin Campaniano, president and chief executive officer of AIG Hawaii. Concerned parent Elise Johnson, who helped organize the event, is the driving force behind the Hot Spots initiative. Her children attend Kamiloiki Elementary and she witnesses the ongoing problem related to speeding. “Upon learning of the Hot Spots program, I immediately contacted AIG and requested Kamiloiki Elementary be placed on the list. Cars zoom down Hawaii Kai Drive with total disregard for the safety of our school kids. It’s only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs,” stated Johnson. AIG Hawaii has identified the school as a Hot Spot area due to the high incidences of speeding. In addition to Kamiloiki Elementary, the following list of school communities have been identified for the 4th quarter of 2003: Kamiloiki Elementary (7788 Hawaii Kai Dr.) Pearl City High School (2100 Hookiekie St.) Kaahumanu Elementary (1141 Kinau St.) Stevenson Middle School (1202 Prospect St.) Waiakeawaena School (2420 Kilauea St. - Hilo) HPD will erect a speeding monitor digital radar sign showing drivers how fast they are traveling. In addition, solo bike officers will issue warnings to speeders in the school zone; speeders in school zones are fined at a much higher rate than other roadways. “Although HPD has increased the number of speeding citations, it’s not enough. We really need the support from the community to increase education and awareness. Programs like AIG Hawaii Hot Spots will help make the difference,” said Officer Mel Andres. In addition to encouraging motorists to slow down, HPD will conduct pedestrian safety talks with the students. Hawaii pedestrians are being killed at one of the highest rates in the country and the state currently ranks fifth worse in the nation. The problem is so severe that HPD has made pedestrian safety one of its top priorities for the year. Schools or concerned community members interested in holding an AIG Hawaii Hot Spots event in their neighborhood should contact the AIG Hawaii Community Relations Department at 544-3930.

April 14, 2003

AIG Hawaii promotes Lisa Halvorson, Doris Ohara to Assistant Vice Presidents

AIG Hawaii Insurance Company, Inc. has promoted Lisa Halvorson and Doris Ohara to assistant vice presidents. In their new positions, Halvorson and Ohara will serve as officers of the company. Halvorson joined AIG Hawaii in 2001 as director of customer relationship management. She worked previously at First Hawaiian Bank, where she served as public relations manager. Halvorson has also held public relations positions at Aloha United Way and Communications-Pacific in Honolulu, and at Burson-Marsteller and Continental Bank in Chicago. Halvorson currently serves on the board of directors of the Arthritis Foundation, Hawaii Chapter, and the Advisory Committee of the Young CEO program, and is a past president of the Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners. Halvorson holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Ohara, who serves as director of human resources and administration, has more than 20 years of human resources and administration management experience in the private and public sectors. She worked previously as director of client services for Human Resources Solutions, an AIG Hawaii subsidiary. Ohara is a member of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee at Leeward Community College. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration degree from Woodbury College in Los Angeles, California.

April 14, 2003

Hawaii Insurance Consultants, Ltd. promotes Mathew Liew, John McCarron to Assistant Vice Presidents

Hawaii Insurance Consultants, Ltd. (HIC), a subsidiary of AIG Hawaii, has promoted Matthew Liew and John McCarron to assistant vice presidents. Liew most recently served as a senior account executive at HIC, focusing on sales and account management. Before joining HIC, Liew worked in the risk management department at Marsh USA in Hawaii. He has been in the insurance industry for nearly 10 years. Liew graduated summa cum laude from Hawaii Pacific University, where he received a bachelor's degree in business administration. He has a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and is a member of the CPCU Society. Liew is a member of the Easter Seals VIP campaign, vice chair of the HPU Alumni Awards Committee, and a liability and risk management committee member of the Volunteer Resource Center of Hawaii. McCarron brings nearly 13 years of information technology experience to HIC, where he serves as Information Technology Manager. He joined AIG Hawaii as a LAN administrator in 1994 and also worked as systems and programming manager for the company. Previously, McCarron served as network specialist with American Management Systems and was an associate information analyst for Westinghouse Electric Corporation. McCarron received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is actively involved in sporting activities and is a member of the Hawaii Mountain and Trail Club. He also serves as president of the Kokokahi Sailing Club.

March 4, 2003

AIG Hawaii Hot Spots Program expands to Aliamanu Intermediate and Elementary Schools AIG announces top 5 traffic "Hot Spots" for the 1st quarter

It's no surprise that speed kills. Traffic fatalities on Oahu continue to grow at an alarming rate and as a result, senseless lives are lost each year. In response to this growing problem, AIG Hawaii launched a program in 2002 called Hot Spots. The program is designed to increase public awareness about high-speed areas, especially in school zones, and conduct community-based events to educate motorists about the dangers associated with speeding. "Our first Hot Spots event in November drew more than 250 concerned students, parents, teachers and members of the Kalihi valley community," said Robin Campaniano, president and chief executive officer of AIG Hawaii Insurance Company. "We are pleased to partner this time with Aliamanu Intermediate and Elementary Schools."

Beginning at 6:00 a.m., students and teachers of Aliamanu Intermediate and Elementary Schools, Honolulu Police Department's community policing program and employees of AIG Hawaii will line Salt Lake Boulevard fronting Aliamanu Elementary School. In addition, HPD will set-up an electronic speeding monitor sign and

issue warnings to motorists as a reminder to slow down, especially in a school zone. Aliamanu Intermediate and Elementary Schools, with a combined enrollment of 1,600 students, is one of five Hot Spots identified by AIG Hawaii with help from neighborhood boards and concerned community members for the first quarter of 2003. AIG Hawaii has identified the following Hot Spots for the first quarter of 2003: 1) Salt Lake Boulevard at Aliamanu Intermediate and Elementary 2) Waimano Home Road at Pearl City Elementary 3) Hawaii Kai Drive at Kamiloiki Elementary School 4) Kamehameha Highway at King Intermediate 5) Queen Emma Street at Royal Elementary The students of Aliamanu Intermediate and Elementary have already begun construction of "slow down" signs. "We're grateful AIG has taken a leadership role in trying to keep our roads and children safe," said Patti Carter, J.P.O. advisor of Aliamanu Elementary.The 2002 State Legislature recently passed a bill signed into law by Governor Ben Cayetano which raised the fine for speeding in a school zone to $250; in addition, a motorist caught speeding would still pay the fine based on miles per hour exceeding the speed limit. The Honolulu Police Department is playing a major role in the AIG Hawaii Hot Spots program. Officer Byron Anaya of the Kalihi sub-station is coordinating the outreach program with the school kids through educational workshops and presentations. "We're really looking forward to this next Hot Spots event. It's an opportunity for HPD to take a proactive role in educating drivers to slow down -especially in school zones," said Officer Anaya. Concerned community members interested in an AIG Hawaii Hot Spots program should contact the AIG Hawaii Community Relations Department at 544-3930.

February 11, 2003

2003 FIRST HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

What do insurance, a helicopter, and an interactive game all have in common? They're all a part of AIG Hawaii's sponsorship of the 2003 First Hawaiian International Auto Show. Held at the Hawaii Convention Center March 20-23, the show offers the public an up-close look at 2003 model vehicles, pre-productions models, specialty vehicles and concept cars.

This year's show also showcases a million-dollar exotic car display and the first helicopter - Chopper 8 - on display at the Auto Show. Chopper 8 will be featured in the AIG Hawaii booth, Space F-3A. Stop by and play the "Chopper 8 Challenge" for your chance to win great prizes including gift certificates, CDs, safety lights, t-shirts, movie passes, limited edition trucks, remote control helicopters and more!

Friday, March 21 is AIG Hawaii Day. The first 100 admitted to the show will receive Three-in-One Safety Lights featuring a bright beam light, a lantern light and a flashing amber light, compliments of AIG Hawaii and KHNL News 8. Show hours are Thursday and Friday 12 noon to 10:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $6.00 for adults (13 and over), $4.00 for senior citizens (62 and over), $4.00 for Military (with I.D.), $3.00 for children (seven through 12), and free for children six and under. Discount coupons will be available at Oahu branches of First Hawaiian Bank, participating new car dealers and online at www.hawaiiautoshow.com or www.autoshowusa.com.

November 22, 2002

AIG HAWAII LAUNCHES HOT SPOTS SAFETY PROGRAM ENCOURAGING DRIVERS TO "SLOW DOWN"

Law enforcement officials blame excessive speeding as the cause of numerous traffic fatalities over the recent Veteran's Day weekend which resulted in six deaths. The traffic fatality count in the state for 2002 currently stands at 59. To help prevent future accidents caused by speeding, motorists and residents of Hawaii can look forward to a new program sponsored by AIG Hawaii entitled "Hot Spots" - a grassroots initiative designed to educate drivers of high-speeding zones throughout the state. The program will be introduced on Oahu with a kick-off event scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2002. "We are very concerned with the high number of traffic accidents directly related to speeding. Through increased education and awareness, we can encourage drivers to slow down and prevent senseless accidents," said Robin Campaniano, president and Chief Executive Officer of AIG Hawaii Insurance Company. Beginning at 7:00 A.M., students and teachers of Dole Intermediate, neighborhood board members, Honolulu Police Department's community policing program and employees of AIG Hawaii will line Kam IV road armed with signs alerting motorists to slow down. In addition, HPD will set-up an electronic speeding monitor sign and issue warnings to motorists as a reminder to slow down, especially in a school zone. To address the number of accidents and traffic fatalities caused by speeding, AIG Hawaii is working with neighborhood boards, law enforcement, the public school system and citizens concerned about traffic safety to identify intersections or areas with high incidences of speeding-related accidents. "Our students at Dole Intermediate will benefit from more awareness, especially from motorists who frequently drive through the area and forget we're in a school zone," said Myron Monte, principal at Dole Intermediate. "I'd hate to see any of our school children seriously hurt -the Hot Spots program certainly makes a difference." Community response to the Hot Spots speeding awareness program has been positive. "We're glad AIG Hawaii has taken the lead on this important public safety issue," said Mary Rose McClleland, chairperson of the Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board #16. In fact, the board voted unanimously to support the Hot Spots program and expects the full-participation of the board on November 22. Adds Mary Rose, "The problems in Kalihi are often ignored by the public and private sector; the support of AIG Hawaii will strengthen our community building efforts and help bring more resources into our neighborhood." Hot Spots is especially timely given the high number of recent traffic fatalities and multi-car collisions as well as the upcoming holiday season. Thanks to input from members of the neighborhood boards, AIG Hawaii has identified the first of a series of Hot Spots areas on Oahu: Kam IV Road - Fronting Dole Intermediate Kunia Road H-2 Corridor Ft. Weaver Road Pali Highway at Jack Lane

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June 1, 2002
AIG HAWAII PRESENTS MOONLIGHT MELE ON THE LAWN Thursday August 22, 2002 7:00 p.m. at the Bishop Museum
	The Makaha Sons will be performing by moonlight as AIG Hawaii presents Moonlight Mele on the Lawn.   Show Schedule: 6:00 pm Lawn open for guests Planetarium and select galleries open until 7 pm Food available for purchase 7:00 - 7:45 pm Concert begins 7:45 - 8:00 pm Intermission 8:00 - 8:45 pm Concert finale   Advance Tickets: $15 General Public, $10 AIG Hawaii policyholders, $5 Bishop Museum members. Proof of membership required for discount. Tickets for AIG Hawaii presents Moonlight Mele on the Lawn are available at the Bishop Museum, Ticket Plus and at the door during concert night. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Bishop Museum.

December 12, 2001

AIG HAWAII DONATES $100,000 TO HELPING HANDS HAWAI'I AS PART OF STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO HELP THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY

AIG Hawaii has launched Ho'opio, a statewide campaign including several initiatives aimed at helping its employees, the economy and the community. One of the major initiatives of Ho'opio, which means to overcome, is a $100,000 donation to Helping Hands Hawai'i (HHH) that will create a program providing assistance to those directly impacted by the tragic events of September 11. The $100,000 donation from AIG Hawaii will be used by HHH to coordinate the AIG Ho'opio Fund, which will offer emergency assistance and available resources through the Community Clearinghouse to individuals and families in need. According to Robin K. Campaniano, president and chief executive officer of AIG Hawaii, the Ho'opio Fund was created to help residents across the state affected by September 11. "The AIG Ho'opio Fund is designed to meet the needs of a growing 'gap' group in Hawaii: those who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced as a result of September 11," Campaniano said. "They do not qualify for welfare or other social service programs, but need the assistance to make ends meet during these difficult times." To help reach those in need, AIG Hawaii is working with interested unions, particularly those in the hotel and restaurant industries, to refer members who may have recently lost their jobs to HHH. Unions partnering with AIG Hawaii so far include the International Association of Machinists (IAM) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). Louise Funai, president of Helping Hands Hawai'i, added that "the AIG Hawaii Ho'opio Fund will enable Helping Hands to reach hundreds in our community who otherwise would have nowhere to turn for assistance during these extremely difficult times." She added that the fund will provide assistance to those in need well into 2002. Individuals or groups interested in applying for funds under the AIG Hawaii Ho'opio program can contact Helping Hands Hawai'i at 536-7234. IAM and ILWU members can contact their union representative for more information. In addition to the community fund, AIG Hawaii has developed Ho'opio initiatives that include:

Employee "Buy Local" Spending Spree

To encourage spending in Hawaii, AIG Hawaii is giving each of its 300 employees $100 for staying at a Waikiki hotel or eating at a Waikiki restaurant during 2001, or $200 for taking a neighbor island trip.

Employee "Extra Income" Opportunities

To help AIG employees supplement their income, AIG will be giving staff members the first opportunity to qualify for overtime pay created by extended hours staffing requirements. The program will apply to non-exempt employees only.

Customer "Pay With Miles" Premium Program

To help AIG Hawaii customers with their premium payments, AIG Hawaii has teamed up with Hawaiian Airlines to offer a new payment option. AIG policyholders can convert their HawaiianMiles to payment voucher certificates that can be used to make full or partial premium payments under any of AIG Hawaii's payment plans. The conversion rate will be 5,000 HawaiianMiles for a $25 payment certificate. Certificates can be requested by calling the HawaiianMiles Service Center. The Ho'opio campaign is a continuation of AIG Hawaii's efforts to help those in need as a result of the tragic events of September 11. Immediately after the attacks, AIG Hawaii's employees raised nearly $5,000, which was matched by AIG, for the New York relief efforts. Helping Hands Hawai'i (HHH) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to strengthen the community by enhancing the quality of people's lives through the delivery of goods and services to those in need. HHH has seven programs that deliver services: Community Clearinghouse, Crisis Response System Project, Bilingual Access Line, Voluntary Action Center, Retired and Seniors Volunteer Program, America's Promise Hawai'i and Ready-to-Learn. Serving the community since 1941, HHH was first established as the Volunteer Placement Bureau by the Honolulu Council of Social Agencies. Today HHH is recognized for its expertise as a facilitating agency between government and community, families and social services, businesses and nonprofit organizations.

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October 18, 2001

Carol Dorr named Senior Vice President of Hawaii Insurance Consultants and Lisa Fonseca named Senior Vice President of Human Resources Solutions

AIG Hawaii Insurance Company today announced that Carol Dorr has been named senior vice president of Hawaii Insurance Consultants (HIC) and Lisa Fonseca has been appointed to senior vice president of Human Resources Solutions (HRS). Dorr is head of AIG Hawaii's Sales Department and director of HIC, the company's insurance agency arm. She is responsible for management of all personal lines sales and agency functions, which includes the operations area. Dorr joined the company in 1994 as director of agency operations. Fonseca is the managing director for HRS, a member of the AIG Hawaii family of companies. HRS provides human resources consulting and management services for Hawaii companies. She joined AIG Hawaii in 1987 and has previously served as the company's director of administration and human resources. Fonseca holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawai'i and a master's in business administration degree (MBA) from the University of Hawai'i's Executive MBA program. She is currently treasurer for the Society for Human Resource Management State Council and serves on the board of the Hawaii Central Credit Union.

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October 02, 2001

Lisa Halvorson joins AIG Hawaii as Director of Customer Relationship Management.

Halvorson joins AIG Hawaii from First Hawaiian Bank, where she served as assistant vice president and public relations manager since 1991. She was previously director of marketing and communications for Aloha United Way. Halvorson has also served as vice president at Communications-Pacific, Inc. in Honolulu, as well as account supervisor at Burson-Marsteller in Chicago and a senior writer at Continental Bank. Halvorson serves on the board of directors of the Arthritis Foundation - Hawaii Chapter, and PATCH (People Attentive to Children). She also serves on the advisory committee of the 2002 Young CEO program and is a past president of the Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners. She holds bachelor and master's degrees from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

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