Monday, March 1, 2010

Prudential in talks over AIG Asia

Monday, March 1, 2010

Prudential, the British insurer, says it is in "advanced" talks to purchase AIA, the Asian arm of US insurance company AIG, in a deal that would create the biggest insurer in Southeast Asia.

A source close to the deal said late on Sunday that AIG had agreed to sell its Asian division to Prudential for around $35bn.

"The board of Prudential plc notes the recent press speculation regarding a possible transaction involving AIA Group Limited," the London-listed Prudential said in an official statement on Monday......... read more>>


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