Industry IQ: AA&B readers sound off about AIG crisis

AA&B readers weighed in on AIG's financial turmoil impact on the industry in a recent online survey. Here are the results:

1) Did the Fed do the right thing by providing AIG with an $85 billion bridge loan?
Yes 25 (48.08%)
No 14 (26.92%)
Don't know yet 13 (25.00%) 2) What long-term impact will the move have on the insurance industry?
More consolidation mong insurers 14 (26.92%)
Intensified pressure for federal regulation 33 (63.46%)
More insurer bailouts 3 (5.77%) 3) Do you feel this situation compromoised public perception of the insurance industry? Yes 38 (73.08%) No 6 (11.54%) Not sure 8 (15.38 %) 4) As an independent agent and broker, will your customers be concerned about AIG and industry stabilty in general? Very likely 22 (42.31%) Somewhat likely 22 (42.31%) Not likely 8 (15.38%)