Running Weld
By Stephen Rodrick
The quixotic candidacy of the partying patrician who wants to be governor, again.
 
     
  Vera Wang’s Second Honeymoon
By Amy Larocca
Brides love Vera Wang. But does she love them? (Not so much.) What this former Vogue editor and self-described fashion nun really has a passion for is clothes. But let her tell you about it.
 
     
  THE IMPERIAL CITY
The Good Old Boy of Time Inc.
By Kurt Andersen
John Huey sits atop Time and Fortune and 149 other magazines, ready to have some fun. Only now the good old days of big media are history.
 
     
  THE POWER GRID
Chuck’s Chance
By John Heilemann
Whatever happens with Judge Alito, Schumer is likely the Democratic winner. It’s all part of his secret plan for senatorial domination.
 
     
 
 
 
 News & Gossip
The 10 Highest Paid CEOs

#6
Maurice "Hank" Greenberg
Chairman and CEO, American International Group Inc.

Direct deposit: $6,000,000
Perks: $8,200,000 option value + $23,655,400 long-term incentive plan payouts
Total Compensation: $37,855,000


Recent megadeal: Greenberg's acquisition of American General Corp. for $23 billion in stock, when finalized, will make it the top U.S. insurer, with net premiums of $37 billion for the year 2000, according to A.M. Best.
Wayward son: Evan Greenberg was Hank's designated successor at AIG until he left the company last year, following brother Jeffrey's departure in 1995. Jeffrey is now the chief executive of Marsh & McLennan.
Greenberg in China: Greenberg's frequent visits -- and his contributions of $50 million there -- have helped AIG become a dominant foreign presence in China.
Equal opportunity Republican: Greenberg contributed to the campaigns of both John McCain and George Bush, according to Fortune magazine.

Rankings and data provided by Executive Compensation Advisory Services (ECAS) for fiscal year 2000.
<<< Back Next >>>
 
Copyright © 2012 , New York Metro, Llc. All rights reserved.
NewYorkMagazine.com: About Us | Contact Us |  Privacy Policy | Terms of Use |  Search/Archives  | Advertise with Us  |  Newsletters  | Media Kit
New York Magazine: About New York   | Contact New York |  Subscribe to the Magazine |  Customer Services  | Media Kit