Robert D. Graham, the former General Re Corp. attorney convicted in a scheme to manipulate American International Group financial statements, was sentenced in federal court today.

Credit scoring supporters and detractors were making their arguments at a hearing today before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

The Willis Group Holdings Ltd. brokerage said first quarter net income increased 15.7 percent to $192 million, which management attributed to stringent cost controls and the diversity of its operations.

AA&B recently spoke with NCIGF president and CEO Roger Schmelzer about what he sees as the future of the system.