OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group’s plan for its huge Asia-Pacific life insurance operation, AIA, is coming into focus, as the beleaguered insurance giant talks of a public listing on an Asian stock exchange. BestWeek Asia/Pacific explores AIA’s prospects as an independent entity.

A.M. Best Co.’s BestWeek Asia/Pacific is a multimedia online digital newsletter for insurance professionals. The 26 May edition is available at www.bestweek.com/bwap052609.html or by visiting www.bestweek.com.

This week’s edition also examines the strategic thinking of CITIC-Prudential Life, the Sino-U.K. joint venture, and why it is emphasizing organic growth over a stock listing.

The edition includes and audio interview with Eugene Law, research director with Hong Kong-based CASH Securities Ltd., on AIA’s proposed stock market listing.

Video reports include a review of the A.M. Best Stock Indexes for Asia/Pacific, Global Brokers and Global Reinsurers and video news updates.

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Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial and health care service industries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and health care system providers. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.