BestDay Audio for Wednesday, Sept. 24: Fla. Commissioner Kevin McCarty on AIG, State-Based Regulation

OLDWICK, N.J., Sep 24, 2008 (A. M. Best via COMTEX) -- AIG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- BestDay Audio for Wednesday, Sept. 24: Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty discusses American International Group Inc., the federal financial bailout and state-based regulation.

Recent episodes of BestDay Audio include:

? Tuesday, Sept. 23: Attorney Michael McDonner, from the law firm of O'Bryan, Brown & Toner in Louisville, Ky., on a self-insurance fund matter case and the impact on individuals, corporations and insurers.

? Monday, Sept. 22: Alabama Insurance Commissioner Jim L. Ridling on moving from the private sector to public service and coastal insurance; Matthew G. Rolph, managing director of the FINPRO practice at Marsh Ltd. in London, on the possible effect of current economic conditions on purchasing trends in management liability insurance; London Editor Bob O?Connor on why Legal & General expects equity markets to improve; and London Editor Marc Jones on European insurers? keen interest in American International Group's plight.

? Friday, Sept. 19: Republican John Brady and Democrat Karen Weldin Stewart, the candidates for insurance commissioner in Delaware, talk with Senior Associate Editor Sean Carr about health insurance, coastal property protection and other issues in their race. For all of A.M. Best's election coverage, visit: electionnews.ambest.com. Also included in the cast: Eric Galbraith, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers Association, talks to London Editor Bob O'Connor about how AIG's problems will change the U.K. market.

? Thursday, Sept. 18: In their race to be the state's top insurance regulator, Montana State Auditor candidates Monica Lindeen, Democrat, and Duane Grimes, Republican, discuss health insurance and consumer advocacy with Senior Associate Editor Sean Carr. For all of A.M. Best's election coverage, visit: electionnews.ambest.com.

? Wednesday, Sept. 17: Appointed Republican North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm faces a challenge from Democratic challenger Jasper Schneider in his bid for a full term. The candidates highlight health care concerns and the future of the state's workers' comp program in interviews with Senior Associate Editor Sean Carr. For all of A.M. Best's election coverage, visit: electionnews.ambest.com.

BestDay Audio is a daily wrap-up of insurance news plus additional content. To listen or subscribe, visit http://www.bestdayaudio.com

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