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Air India banks on artificial intelligence to cut call centre costs

Air India banks on artificial intelligence to cut call centre costs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Air India's use of artificial intelligence (AI) has had a huge impact on the airline major's call centre volumes and the technology integration has reduced costs by 100 times, a senior company executive said on Wednesday. The airline launched its own chatbot AI.g, earlier known as Maharaja, in May 2023. The chatbot has answered approximately two million queries since its launch, handling 93 per cent of customer inquiries without needing to pass them on to call centre agents, said Sathya Ramaswamy, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Air India.

AIG repays $6.9 bn of US bailout funds

AIG repays $6.9 bn of US bailout funds

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

American International Group Inc has repaid another $6.9 billion to the US government, using proceeds from the sale of the insurance firm's stake in MetLife.

AIG India Equity Fund: How good is it?

AIG India Equity Fund: How good is it?

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The fund has opened for subscription on May 3, 2007 and will close on May 31, 2007.

Chaos continues in Bangladesh as police remain absent

Chaos continues in Bangladesh as police remain absent

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The students, including members of Bangladesh Scouts, were seen controlling the traffic movement at several places, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Pratham Barot, CEO and co-founder, Zell Education, explains how specialised courses in finance can help you earn a cushy six-figure salary.

AIG nods $7 mn pay package for CEO Benmosche

AIG nods $7 mn pay package for CEO Benmosche

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Benmosche would receive an annual salary of $3 million in cash and $4 million in AIG common stock as per the previous agreement on August 17.

'I do not see AIG selling stake in India'

'I do not see AIG selling stake in India'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

An interview with Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) Chairman J Hari Narayan. He is charting the road map for strengthening the regulatory framework and also dealing with the turmoil in the US.

GoAir, Tata-AIG ink deal

GoAir, Tata-AIG ink deal

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

GoAir and Tata-AIG have signed a deal of travel insurance for passengers who book online tickets.

AIG puts rail-car arm for sale

AIG puts rail-car arm for sale

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

AIG Rail Services Inc, a Chicago business that is part of AIG's financial-services division, was set up around five years ago and provides rail-car leases and equipment financing to shipping companies, railroads and others.

Failed business: AIG top brass at loggerheads

Failed business: AIG top brass at loggerheads

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Attributing to people close to the situation, the Financial Times said the failed sale of AIA has strained relationships at the top levels of the US insurer and tensions are growing between Benmosche and Golub.

US govt may exit AIG stake: Report

US govt may exit AIG stake: Report

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The US government may next week announce a plan to exit its stake in the insurance giant American International Group Inc, says a media report.

Tatas may have to buy out AIG in insurance JV

Tatas may have to buy out AIG in insurance JV

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The Tatas will have to either buy out the 26 per cent stake in its life insurance joint venture or rope in another partner if Prudential UK buys out the Asian life insurance business of American International Group (AIG).

MP: Collector, SP transferred after 9 children die in wall collapse

MP: Collector, SP transferred after 9 children die in wall collapse

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday night ordered the removal of the Sagar district collector, superintendent of police and sub-divisional magistrate following the deaths of nine children on Sunday, an official said.

$7,700-bonus for AIG kitchen assistant!

$7,700-bonus for AIG kitchen assistant!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

The insurer had received nearly $80 billion last year from the US government to tide over the financial turmoil.

Tata AIG to cover Wipro staff for Rs 876 cr

Tata AIG to cover Wipro staff for Rs 876 cr

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Tata AIG Life Insurance Ltd will extend insurance cover to 15,930 employees of Wipro Ltd for a total sum assured of Rs 876 crore (Rs 8.76 billion).

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Nobel laureate Prof Mohammad Yunus, the designated head of Bangladesh's interim government, on Wednesday fervently appealed everybody 'to stay calm' and 'refrain from all kinds of violence' as the country witnessed a major reshuffle in the security establishment after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.

US: Ex-India envoy Wisner quits AIG

US: Ex-India envoy Wisner quits AIG

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

Ambassador Frank G Wisner, the erstwhile US envoy to India, who for years -- as vice-chairman, external affairs for American International Group -- was the face of this global insurance conglomerate--which is now being bailed out by the US government to the tune of $150 billion -- in India and was largely responsible for pushing for New Delhi's opening up of the insurance sector to foreign investors, has quit AIG and joined the top-notch lobbying firm of Patton Boggs, which w

AIG to sell Taiwan life insurance unit for $2.15bn

AIG to sell Taiwan life insurance unit for $2.15bn

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Battered by the financial meltdown, AIG had received billions of dollars from the US government last year to tide over the turmoil. The leading insurer has also shed assets worldwide to streamline its operations.

AIG plans Asia listing for life insurance arm

AIG plans Asia listing for life insurance arm

Rediff.com18 May 2009

The AIA Group, which is a leading life insurance player in the Asian region, has a significant presence in India. AIG on Monday said it would accelerate steps to make AIA, an independent entity and also seek an Initial Public Offering on an Asian stock Exchange for the company.

Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy. Is AIG next?

Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy. Is AIG next?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Lehman Brothers, fourth largest investment firm, filed for bankruptcy, after Barclays pulled out of an 11th-hour rescue, becoming the largest financial firm to fail in the global credit crisis, after federal officials refused to help other companies buy the venerable investment bank.

AIG to be corp adviser for Citi, BoA

AIG to be corp adviser for Citi, BoA

Rediff.com7 May 2010

The insurance giant American International Group has replaced Goldman as its main corporate adviser with Citigroup and Bank of America, says a media report.

AIG plans to list Asian insurance unit in Oct

AIG plans to list Asian insurance unit in Oct

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

The Asian life assurance business of AIG, is expected to set a price range for its initial public offering early next week and hopes to strike agreements with big 'cornerstone' investors who could take one-fifth of the shares sold a few days after that, the report said citing sources.

AIG caps CEO's salary at $1, no pay hikes in '09

AIG caps CEO's salary at $1, no pay hikes in '09

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Amid the financial crisis scourging the global markets, troubled insurance giant AIG's chief executive salary has been restricted to a nominal $1 for 2008 and 2009, while there would be no pay hikes for its top executives through 2009.

Air India takes Rs 60,800 cr cover for its fleet

Air India takes Rs 60,800 cr cover for its fleet

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Air India, under its new Tata management, has taken a Rs 60,800 crore ($8 billion) cover by paying Rs 266 crore premium to a clutch of insurance companies, including Tata AIG General Insurance. The airline managed to get a better deal as it valued its fleet lower by almost $2 billion. The new management held extensive negotiations - both in India and London, to get a good deal considering the rising premiums due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Be Warned: Restarting Stalled Vehicle In Flooded Area Magnifies Damage

Be Warned: Restarting Stalled Vehicle In Flooded Area Magnifies Damage

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'Exit the car and call for your vehicle to be towed.'

Amitabh Bachchan Gets Injured During Shoot

Amitabh Bachchan Gets Injured During Shoot

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Big B, who is 80, broke his rib cartilage and is currently resting at home in Mumbai.

Covaxin, Covishield mix and match 4 times as effective: Study

Covaxin, Covishield mix and match 4 times as effective: Study

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The most important finding of the study was that the Spike-protein neutralising antibodies found in the mixed vaccine groups were significantly higher than the same-vaccine groups, D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals said.

India's first public InvIT for road, highway projects in the works

India's first public InvIT for road, highway projects in the works

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

After the success of the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI's) first infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) with foreign institutional investors, the Centre is working on a proposal to launch a fresh InvIT for national highways, where domestic retail investors can hold units of the trust

Your Mediclaim Queries Answered

Your Mediclaim Queries Answered

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health insurance related queries.

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

For the banking system a new cycle starts in FY2024. It's fraught with fresh challenges on asset quality and profitability, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

8 injured in post-poll violence in Tripura

8 injured in post-poll violence in Tripura

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Twenty people have been arrested in connection with the post-poll violence incidents in the state, the police said.

Planning To Buy Critical Illness Plan? Read this

Planning To Buy Critical Illness Plan? Read this

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'A policy that covers a wider range of diseases will offer greater peace of mind.'

Single dose sufficient for Covid-recovered patients: Study

Single dose sufficient for Covid-recovered patients: Study

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Hyderabad-based AIG Hospitals recently published a study conducted on 260 healthcare workers, who got vaccinated between January 16 and February 5, in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases (a peer-reviewed journal).

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com16 May 2023

If your flight is cancelled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.

Tripura: Cong, Left team 'probing' post-poll violence attacked

Tripura: Cong, Left team 'probing' post-poll violence attacked

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

A fact-finding team of MPs and MLAs from the Left parties and the Congress, which arrived in Agartala on Friday to look into post-poll violence in Tripura, was attacked in Sepahijala district, police said.

Why Do Employees Quit? Ask Subham

Why Do Employees Quit? Ask Subham

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'A lot of people who quit felt they have been in the organisation for way too long and needed a better or challenging career role to advance in their careers.'

The Coming Corporate Battles In 2023

The Coming Corporate Battles In 2023

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India Inc is gearing up for a slugfest this year and from tech to paints, new battlegrounds are emerging, observes Indrajit Gupta, co-founder, Founding Fuel.

All about AIG India Equity Fund

All about AIG India Equity Fund

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of predominantly equity and equity-related securities including equity derivatives.