AEGON Secures EUR 3 Billion of Core Capital From Dutch State and Announces Preliminary Third Quarter Results Oct 28, 2008
THE HAGUE, October 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - AEGON Committed to Maintain Capital Position Well Above AA Rating Requirements - Capital Provided via Vereniging AEGON(1), the Company's Largest Shareholder - Ongoing Acceleration of Risk Reduction and Capital Release From Businesses - AEGON to Forego Final Dividend for 2008 - AEGON Expects to Report Q3 Underlying Earnings Before tax of Approximately EUR 500 Million, a net Loss of Approximately EUR 350 Million and Shareholders' Equity of... (PR Newswire)
Insurer Aegon takes 3 billion euros in state aid Oct 28, 2008
The insurer Aegon NV says it has taken a 3 billion-euro ($3 ... Under the deal, Aegon will pay interest of at least 8. (International Herald Tribune)
Aegon gets €3-billion in government capital Oct 28, 2008
com: Aegon gets 3-billion in government capital ... Aegon gets 3-billion in government capital ... AMSTERDAM Dutch insurer Aegon tapped into government funding on Tuesday, taking 3-billion ($3. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Aegon Will Get $3.8 Billion Lifeline From Government of the Netherlands Oct 28, 2008
Aegon will issue 750 million non-voting securities at 4 euros apiece to Vereniging Aegon, its largest shareholder, The Hague- based insurer said today in a statement distributed through PRNewswire. Vereniging Aegon will in turn be funded by the Dutch State, it said ... Aegon follows ING Groep NV in making use of the 20 billion euros that the Netherlands set aside for financial firms on Oct. 10. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Henry Paulson closes door on hopes of bailout for UK insurers Oct 27, 2008
Over the weekend, it emerged that Aegon, which employs 3,000 people in the UK through Scottish Equitable, was in talks with the Dutch Government about a bailout. There are also fears that the insurance business of ING, the Dutch banking group, may have to seek a bailout from the Netherlands 20 billion (16 billion) fund. (Times Online)
Community Foundation announces grants Oct 22, 2008
The first partnership, the Aegon Education Partnership, gave $60,000 to the Vogt Achievement Scholarship Program, which is administered by The Community Foundation. It also gave $30,000 to. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Dutch government invests €10B in ING Oct 21, 2008
After ING, only Aegon NV, an insurer with large operations in the U.S. and Britain, remains free of government money. Share this on. (CNN -- World)
ING Gets A Magic Bullet Oct 21, 2008
Fellow Dutch insurer Aegon (nyse: - - ) also said it was considering whether to opt for the government bailout as well but is yet to update the market on its plans. ING's bailout follows the nationalization of Fortis (other-otc: - - ) by the Belgian, Luxembourg and Dutch governments. (Forbes -- Business)
Dutch State Injects 10 Billion Euros Into ING Oct 20, 2008
Most of the smaller listed Dutch financial companies have indicated that they did not plan to ask for capital support, but ING and insurer Aegon had only said they were looking at the government offer. "The market environment has changed over the last two weeks and the expectations for capital levels have changed following massive capital injections in financial institutions worldwide," ING Chief Executive Michel Tilmant said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Dutch government invests US$13.4 in ING Groep Oct 20, 2008
After Sunday's moves, the company said its "core Tier-1'' capital ratio - the measure commonly used to rate a bank's strength - will improve to 8 percent from 6.5 percent. Earlier this month, the Dutch government established a euro20 billion (US$27 billion) fund to support ailing financial companies. Bos said the fund remains open to other takers. Among the country's major financial companies with stock market listings, Fortis NV was nationalized outright after its ill-fated acquisition of ABN... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
ING to receive €10 billion from the Dutch Oct 20, 2008
Of all the major Dutch financial companies, only Aegon, a giant insurance company, has not had to ask the government for help. On Oct. 3, the Dutch operations of the Belgian-Dutch bank Fortis were nationalized, as was ABN AMRO, the Dutch bank whose acquisition proved too much for Fortis to digest. (International Herald Tribune)
Dutch government pumps $13 billion into ING Oct 20, 2008
After ING, only Aegon, an insurer with large operations in the U.S. and Britain, remains free of government money. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Money)
ISU News: Trio joins Dean's Advisory Council Oct 19, 2008
Peter Gilman is a 1986 finance graduate and the president and chief executive officer of Extraordinary Markets for AEGON USA in Cedar Rapids. He began working at AEGON/Life Investors in February 1993 as the national director of advanced sales for the individual division ... Gilman founded Extraordinary Markets, an AEGON company. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
ING to Post First Quarterly Loss, Shares Slump Oct 18, 2008
Larger financial stocks such as ING and Aegon had welcomed the government steps, but did not indicate whether they planned to make use of the capital, while smaller firms such as SNS Reaal , Van Lanschot and BinckBank said they did not need any government money. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
No drug violation for Dutrow Oct 11, 2008
The order by hearing officer James Robke indicated the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission was unable to prove Dutrow's horse, Salute the Count, had an excessive amount of the legal drug Clenbuterol in his blood after finishing second May 2 in the Aegon Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs. That was one day before Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby. (MSNBC -- Sports)
In weasels we trust Oct 11, 2008
desertique wrote on Oct 11, 2008 9:37 AM:" I agree, we should all be informed.Here is a list of McCain aides and bundlers.Phil Anderson: American Council of Life Insurers, Aetna, AIG, New York Life, MassMutual, VISARebecca Anderson: Aegon, American Council of Life Insurers, Cigna, Barclays, Credit Suisse First Boston, HSBCStanton Anderson: The Debt ExchangeDavid Beightol: Allstate, Amerigroup, Charles Schwab, HSBCRhonda Bentz: VISAWayne Berman: American Council of Life Insurers, AIG,... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
FTSE ends at fresh 4-year low Oct 10, 2008
Standard Life has outperformed its peer significantly over the past month its shares are flat while the life assurance sector has fallen 20 per cent. Traders also said a bid for the company from Aegon was unlikely to materialise in the near term. ticked up 0. (FT.com -- Markets)
Dutch ready billions in funding for finance sector Oct 10, 2008
Finance Minister Wouter Bos said the move was not targeting any specific bank or insurer and the money would be available to any "essentially healthy'' company that requests it. After the nationalization of the Dutch operations of Fortis NV and ABN Amro earlier this month, the only remaining large Dutch financial companies with stock market listings are bank and insurer ING Groep NV and insurer Aegon NV. Bos said the fund's establishment marked a change in tactics from reacting to the crisis to... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Dutch insurer Aegon's shares hit hardest in rout Oct 6, 2008
Shares in the insurer Aegon NV fell the most among Dutch shares Monday, as markets around the globe tumbled. Aegon shares were down 20 percent at 5 ... Aegon's stock suffered disproportionately last week as well, after an offhand remark by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* AIG to unload three life insurance units in Japan Oct 5, 2008
CREDIT CRUNCH: Allianz Group and Aegon NV from Europe and Japans Tokio Marine have expressed an interest in the three firms, news reports said yesterday AP AND AFP, TOKYO AND CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Sunday, Oct 05, 2008, Page 11 ... Germanys Allianz Group and Aegon NV of the Netherlands have shown strong interest in buying the three firms, Kyodo News reported yesterday, quoting unnamed sources close to the deal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Allianz, Aegon May Be Interested in Acquiring AIG Japan Units, Kyodo Says Oct 5, 2008
Allianz, Aegon May Be Interested in Japan AIG Units, Kyodo Says. By Norie Kuboyama. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Foreclosures hit the Islands, Welly World Oct 4, 2008
5 million-loan from an Irish investor, Aegon Global. The company filed Thursday to have the structure, at the prime corner of Royal Palm Way and South County Road, foreclosed on. (The Palm Beach Post)
Religare joins list of fund houses, more to follow Oct 3, 2008
Says Religare Aegon AMC chief executive Saurabh Nanavati: For long-term players, temporary conditions in the market are irrelevant. If you show performance, then distributors and investors will definitely come to you in the course of time. (India Times)
Public left confused by finance, says Aegon chief Sep 24, 2008
Public Left Confused By Finance Says Aegon Chief (from The Herald ) ... Otto Thoresen, head of Aegon UK, says ministers need to make wider public access to professional advice a key part of its response to the ongoing problems in the world's financial markets. (The Herald)
AEGON Reduces Costs of Unit Linked Insurance in the Netherlands Sep 19, 2008
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, September 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Based on industry-wide recommendations of the Dutch Ombudsman for Financial Services, AEGON will reduce the costs of its unit linked insurance policies sold in the Netherlands. In recent years, AEGON has made substantial improvements by reducing costs and premiums to unit linked products ... AEGON will implement further product improvements that have a value of EUR 140 million before tax. (PR Newswire)
AEGON Releases Details of AIG Exposure Sep 19, 2008
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, September 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the light of the actions of the Federal Reserve Board, AEGON releases details of its exposure to AIG. - AEGON does not hold common equity in AIG. - During 2008, AEGON has actively lowered its exposure to AIG by approximately 20. As of September 18, 2008, AEGON had a total general account gross exposure of: - EUR 189 million to the AIG holding company ... - EUR 311 million to AIG operating companies, including American General... (PR Newswire)
Friends Provident leads insurers assessing the risk of Lehman ... Sep 18, 2008
Dutch insurer Aegon started the ball rolling on Tuesday when it revealed it had 265m (211m) exposure to Lehman. Kingsway Financial Services holds investments of $17m in Lehman and $3m in AIG. Dutch insurer Eureko, which is partly owned by unlisted Rabobank, put its exposure to Lehman Brothers at 100m, but said that it no exposure to AIG.. (Telegraph.co.uk)
AEGON Releases Details of Lehman Brothers Exposure and Reiterates Confidence in the Group's Financial Position Sep 16, 2008
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, September 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AEGON has released details of its exposure to Lehman Brothers, following reports that the trading firm has filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US: - AEGON does not hold common equity in Lehman Brothers. - During 2008, AEGON has actively lowered its exposure to Lehman Brothers by approximately 20 ... As of September 12, 2008, AEGON had a total general account fixed income exposure of EUR 265 million. (PR Newswire)
New sponsor takes over Queen's Club event Sep 16, 2008
An international insurance group, AEGON, has teamed up with the Lawn Tennis Association in a five-year deal reportedly worth 30 million pounds (US$53 ... Previously called the Artois tournament, the Queen's Club event will now be called the AEGON Championships. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
European stocks fall on fear over earnings outlook Sep 11, 2008
CNP Assurances and Aegon led a retreat by insurers after UBS downgraded the shares ... 09 and Aegon, the owner of the U.S. insurer Transamerica, slid 2 ... "Aegon needs to boost return on equity to improve the risk/return profile," the London-based analyst Marc Thiele wrote in a note to clients. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Despite up's and down's, Federer still reigns Sep 10, 2008
Aegon Religare Life Insurance created a buzz in August with its 'KILB' campaign. Idea Cellular announced its Mumbai launch with the 'Yeh Mumbai Ka Nahi Hai' campaign in late August. (IBNLive.com)
European Stocks Drop, Led by BHP, Barclays; Nokia Falls After Forecast Cut Sep 6, 2008
The unemployment rate at these levels adds fuel to the market's fear of a more dramatic slowdown than we've seen so far,'' said , who manages about $3 billion at Aegon Asset Management in Edinburgh. Of course, this is a lagging indicator but it does feel as if it could deteriorate rather persistently from here. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Hurricane relief cheers Wall Street, hammers crude Sep 3, 2008
2 percent, while Aegon added 4. 5 percent and Aviva gained 3. (Business Report, South Africa)
Barclays mulls Spanish insurance stake sale Sep 2, 2008
Expansion said European insurers Aviva , AXA and Aegon were among the interested parties, citing market sources. The companies declined to comment. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Sony Financial Aims to Boost Policy Sales to $330 Billion, Increase Staff Sep 2, 2008
The company has yet to win approval from Japan's Financial Services Agency to start a joint venture with Aegon NV, the second-largest Dutch insurer, Fujikata said. In January 2007, Sony and Aegon revealed plans to form a venture to sell financial through Sony Life's sales force, banks and other firms. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
AEGON Buys 50% Stake in Caixa Terrassa's Life Insurance and Pension Unit Aug 29, 2008
Companies Sign Exclusive Life Insurance, Pension and Health Distribution Deal Agreement Will Further Strengthen AEGON's Position in Spain THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, August 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AEGON has signed a life insurance, pension and health joint venture agreement with savings bank Caixa Terrassa, further strengthening the Group's position in the Spanish market. The partnership gives AEGON access to the north-eastern region Catalonia, one of Spain's wealthiest and more dynamic... (PR Newswire)
Now, get a life cover for 40% less Aug 29, 2008
Among private life insurance companies, Kotak Life has announced new rates, while newcomer Aegon Religare has announced term rates, which, the company says, are the lowest in the industry ... Aegon Religare Life Insurance, which launched operations earlier this month, has decided to use competitive pricing on term rates as an edge ... Given our pricing, it is possible for a 30-year old to get a Rs 10-lakh cover at only Rs 166 a month, said Aegon Religare Life Insurance CEO Rajiv Jamkhedkar. (India Times)
Convention Daybook: Events for Tuesday Aug 26, 2008
FSR Financial Literary Brunch Allstate, Aegon, Bank of America, Capital One, Charles Schwab, Chubb, Edward Jones, Fidelity, Genworth, Mastercard, Mutual of Omaha, Nationwide, Principal Financial Group, State Farm, NASDAQ, U.S. Bank, Visa, Wachovia and Wells Fargo; Invitation only. 10 a.m.-Noon; Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave., Denver; Contact unavailable. (Roll Call)
Mr. Nightlinger tops Arlington Sprint cast Aug 22, 2008
He beat the accomplished stakes horse Smart Enough in the Grade 3 Shakertown at Keeneland in April, his turf-sprint debut, then won the Grade 3 Aegon Turf Sprint at Churchill three weeks later. A Churchill Downs allowance fell by more than two lengths in June, and on July 26 Mr. Nightlinger blazed through five furlongs in 56 seconds winning the Taylor's Special here by more than three lengths. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Zach Johnson hosting flood relief event Aug 22, 2008
"One of the first people we called was Pat Baird, the President and CEO of AEGON. He is obviously one of my sponsors, but he is also someone who cares deeply about the community and he came on board right away," Johnson said. Other corporate sponsors who have pledged their support include: The Gazette, KCRG-TV, US Bank, and RSM McGladrey. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Masters Champion to Headline Disaster Relief Event Aug 22, 2008
The Zach Johnson Iowa Disaster Relief Challenge presented by AEGON USA will feature Johnson, a native of Cedar Rapids and a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Chris DiMarco, and Quad Cities-area native Todd Hamilton in a nine-hole challenge that will also feature three of professional golf's rising stars ... "I am very excited to team with AEGON and the University of Iowa to bring professional golf to my home state," added Johnson ... "I am very excited to team with AEGON and the... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Advertising for insurance products comes of age Aug 9, 2008
Take for example Contract Advertisings intrigue-building campaign for Aegon Religare Life Insurance, a new entrant in the life insurance category ... Aegon Religare chose to use under-insurance as the differentiator, almost to the point of calling it a bimaari (disease) ... Aegon Religare said their research provided an insight into how people usually didnt remember their exact insured amount or how much they were paying as premium. (Daily News & Analysis)
European insurers take profit hit Aug 8, 2008
2bn euros, while profits at Dutch firm Aegon also declined ... At Aegon, net profits in the second quarter of the year fell 58% to 276m euros, with the bank suffering from the weak dollar and write-downs related to US sub-prime mortgages. (BBC News -- Europe)
Panera Bread coming to downtown, opening in Aegon Center Aug 8, 2008
will open its eighth Louisville-area location later this year in the 35-story Aegon Center on Market Street ... The Aegon Center location is larger than the standard size for Panera Bread restaurants. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Panera Bread Co. bringing restaurant to Aegon Center Aug 8, 2008
Panera Bread coming to downtown, opening in Aegon Center - Business First of Louisville ... Panera Bread coming to downtown, opening in Aegon Center ... will open its eighth Louisville-area location later this year in the 35-story Aegon Center on Market Street. (Louisville Business First, KY)
AEGON Reports Solid Business Performance and Strong Capital Position Aug 7, 2008
8 Billion - Solid Underlying Earnings in Turbulent Financial Markets, Down 2% at Constant Currency - Continued Growth of Life Sales and Deposits Results in 2% Increase in VNB at Constant Currency - US Credit Impairments of EUR 57 Million Pre-Tax Reflect the High Quality of AEGON's Investment Portfolio - Interim Dividend Unchanged at Eur 0. 30 Per Share AEGON's CEO Alex Wynaendts stated: "AEGON's capital position and cash flows continue to be strong despite the ongoing turbulence in financial... (PR Newswire)
AEGON - Q2 Results 2008 - Interview With CEO Aug 7, 2008
LONDON, August 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AEGON NV, the global financial group, today announced its Q2 2008 results in which it reported a 'solid' business performance and a strong capital position. Despite ongoing turbulence in financial markets Aegon posted solid underlying earnings and growth in both sales and deposits ... In a video interivew Alex Wynaendts, AEGON CEO, said the company was in a good position to go forward. (PR Newswire)
Aegon reports 2Q net profit down 58 percent Aug 7, 2008
The Dutch-based insurer Aegon NV, owner of Transamerica, reported a 58 percent fall in net profit for the second quarter on Thursday, blaming the weak dollar and losses and impairments on its investment portfolio ... "In this environment, Aegon's businesses performed well with solid underlying earnings and growth in both sales and deposits," Chief Executive Alex Wynaendts said in a statement. (International Herald Tribune)
Axa Profit Declines 32% as Stock Slumps Triggers Writedowns, Lower Sales Aug 7, 2008
The decline in global stock markets has forced insurers such as Axa, Germany's Munich Re and The Hague-based Aegon NV to write down investment losses. Still, Axa Chief Executive Officer said today the company may match last year's record growth in operating profit should markets ``not deteriorate materially. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Industry sounds warning over viability of new pension scheme Aug 4, 2008
"It is really an employment bill, not a pensions bill," said Rachel Vahey, head of pensions development at Aegon UK. ... Stewart Ritchie, Aegon's former pensions director who retired last week, said opting out would be done "by ticking a box on the web" within perhaps six weeks of starting employment. (The Herald)
When Jeff Cuddeback thought of home, it was Washington Aug 2, 2008
We moved back in April of 2001 and I took a job with Aegon in Cedar Rapids. I had actually interned there in college so I had some familiarity. (Washington Journal, IA)
AEGON Releases EUR 315 Million of Capital Through Securitization Jul 21, 2008
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AEGON announced today that it has successfully completed an innovative securitization transaction to improve capital efficiency and optimize the capital structure as part of the Group's new strategy ... In June 2008, AEGON announced three strategic priorities to support its growth ambitions: to reallocate capital toward businesses with higher growth and return prospects, to improve growth and returns from existing businesses, and to... (PR Newswire)
CRI Canada Announces ProLender 8.0 Jul 17, 2008
Affiliated with Life Investors Insurance Company of America and Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company, CRI Canada is an AEGON company. CRI Canada is locally based, with a business presence in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. (Canada Newswire)
PADA keeps personal account charging options Jul 16, 2008
Rachel Vahey, head of pensions development at Aegon, supported the combination option and said it was good to see that the board remained open to the concept. The alternative of a flat annual charge would mean higher up-front costs to taxpayers, more chance that personal accounts customers will face higher charges in future, and more chance that the scheme might have to go cap-in-hand to the Treasury at some point in the future, Vahey said. (CityWire.co.uk)
Dutrow Jones Asmussen Barns Scrutin... Jul 14, 2008
Salute the Count finished second in the May 2 Aegon Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs. Stones River Has High Clenbuterol in Delaware. (Suite101.com)
AEGON Finalizes Acquisition of Turkish Life Insurance and Pension Company Jul 13, 2008
Acquisition Marks First Step for AEGON in Fast-Growing Turkish Market Transaction is Part of Broader Strategy to Build Scale in Emerging Markets THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AEGON has finalized the acquisition of the Turkish life insurance and pension provider Ankara Emeklilik. The acquisition is part of a broader objective to expand AEGON's presence in Central rn Europe ... AEGON agreed to buy Ankara Emeklilik in February of this year. (PR Newswire)
AEGON and Right To Play Announce Global Partnership Jul 4, 2008
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands - AEGON- Right To Play. Johann Olav Koss (left) and AEGON CEO Alexander Wynaendts after signing the three year partnership between AEGON and Right To Play ... Photo: AEGON (PRNewsFoto/AEGON N.V.) THE HAGUE THE NETHERLANDS. (PR Newswire)
Big Brown co-owner: Dutrow is 'on a short leash' Jul 1, 2008
Dutrow was given a 15-day suspension by Kentucky racing officials because a horse he trains -- Salute the Count -- was found to have an excessive amount of the legal drug Clenbuterol after finishing second in the Aegon Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs on May 2, a day before Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby. The drug allows horses to breathe easier while exercising. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Heatseeker a no-go for Gold Cup Jun 29, 2008
The latest barrage came after Dutrow was given a 15-day suspension by Kentucky racing officials because a horse he trains Salute the Count was found to have an excessive amount of the legal drug Clenbuterol after finishing second in the Aegon Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs on May 2, a day before Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby. The drug allows horses to breathe easier while exercising. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in farmyard fight with Tesco over ... Jun 29, 2008
Thursday, June 26: Aegon, another top 30 shareholder (0. 93%) confirms it will abstain. (Times Online)
100bn of protected rights funds can now be invested in Sipps Jun 28, 2008
"But insurance companies not able to offer Sipps will lose out, Callaghan pointed out. "Effectively, 100bn of protected rights funds have been held to ransom by insurers. Now the rules have changed, thousands will take their funds elsewhere. (Scotsman)
Nearly $3 million raised by private relief effort Jun 27, 2008
Also joining the effort are University of Iowa President Sally Mason, Rockwell Collins CEO Clay Jones, John Deere Foundation president Amy Nimmber and Aegon USA CEO Pat Baird. Culver has tasked the group with coordinating and directing donations in order to get funds where they are needed most and to maximize the relief effort. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Big Brown's trainer faces suspension for drugs Jun 26, 2008
Two separate drug tests on 8-year-old gelding Salute the Count revealed the horse had twice the allowable limit of Clenbuterol in his system after finishing second in the Aegon Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs on May 2, said John Veitch, chief state steward of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Westminster grad fulfilling dream with radio show Jun 26, 2008
Before fulfilling a lifelong dream by making it in radio, Gunning spent his days behind the scenes, first as a computer systems analyst at Aegon Insurance, then as a network broadcast producer for the Ravens Radio Network. Gunning compared his computer systems analyst position to the sort one would find in the movie "Office Space." He admits to taking two-hour lunch breaks and desiring to work someplace else. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Culver taps more leaders to help with fundraising effort Jun 22, 2008
Culver's office on Saturday announced that he has tapped Aegon USA CEO Pat Baird, Rockwell Collins CEO Clay Jones and University of Iowa President Sally Mason to help with a statewide private fundraising initiative that will benefit victims of historic flooding and tornadoes. Earlier this week, Culver announced that two Des Moines civic leaders -- Barry Griswell and Fred Hubbell -- will head the fundraising push. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
