Here in Orlando,where thousands are gathered for the RIMS conference, the weatheris perfect. At a reception I attended, however, the subject quicklyturned away from the weather to the economy.

When I expressedsome surprise that overall rates are still as flat as they areandare only projected to start firming in the distant fourthquartereyebrows were raised.

Theres a reason forthat, they said, spelled with three letters: A-I-G.AIG isundercutting other insurers by more than 10 percent andAIGemployees are under considerable pressure to hold onto theirclients. One person said AIG is offering further incentives to keepits existing clients

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