Mr. Ronald K. Shelp This is Me

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1. 1. www.insurancebooks.org

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   Published on: 4/30/2008   Last Visited: 7/4/2008

   In Fallen Giant, author Ron Shelp-who worked within the AIG organization for more than a decade-sheds light on AIG, the company, and Hank Greenberg, the man. Through in-depth research, candid interviews, and firsthand experiences, Shelp provides a detailed look at how AIG was originally created and reveals how Greenberg's unrelenting drive to be the best may have led to his untimely departure from AIG.
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   Ron Shelp leveraged his ultimate insider perspective to produce a fascinating story which has enough substance and quality material to capture imagination of almost any reader.
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   Ron Shelp's detailed history of AIG and his tremendous descriptions of C.V.Starr and Hank Greenberg as amazing, smart and very clever businessmen forms a much greater part of this 200-page book than does the story of what went wrong for Greenberg with the government and his board of directors.
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   But the stories of AIG, Starr and Greenberg ARE much more fascinating than anything that the government has provoked or could provoke against Greenberg and AIG.Yes, Shelp provides a deep look into how and probably why Eliot Spitzer pursued Greenberg and AIG, as well as just where Spitzer's tactics and the countertactics of Greenberg and AIG may lead.
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   But it is most engaging when relating the anecdotes and observations of the author, Ron Shelp, a former vice president of AIG, and those of the other AIG insiders he interviewed for the book.Anecdotes such as the Vice President of Investment (who is also the son of one of the founders of the original Shanghai division) who didn't insure his very valuable jade collection because he felt the premium was outrageous only to have the collection stolen.Mr. Shelp observes: "Those of us who knew of the incident were discouraged from relating the story to outsiders.It certainly wasn't a marketing plus."In a most serious vein, Shelp gives the insiders account of freeing the Iranian born naturalized American who headed the Iranian division from jail and then getting him smuggled out of Iran.
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   Mr. Shelp, dealing with perhaps a more personal empire, apparently had a tighter schedule and managed to research, interview, write, have edited (more on this below) and published this book in just over 12 months.
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   Mr. Shelp, obviously - by his many references to "I" - writes from personal experiences.His egocentric rhapsodizing about his own accomplishments aside, he does attempt, and to a certain extent, succeeds in describing Hank Greenberg's unique characteristics.The international wheeling-dealing episodes are wonderful - as are Mr. Shelp's attempts to wax lyrical about the beautiful sites of Morefar and other AIG getaways.Mr. Shelp, writing what I guess is the first and only history of this company and its two matchless leaders - Starr and Greenberg - does a service to those who've followed the fortunes of AIU/AIG.But, the definitive work still is to be created.
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   Mr. Shelp's edition leaves one wanting more of the daily life within AIG.
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   These elements are what support Mr. Shelp's use of the title word "giant," and we need a fuller exposition of this man's complexities and talents.
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   It's fascinating to learn how Hank Greenberg worked his way to the top, and what it was like to work for him -- a story enriched by Ron Shelp's reporting of his personal experience at AIG.
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   Shelp shows that Greenberg was not an easy man to work for by any means, but the stakes were high and the rewards were many for those who survived.
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   Ron Shelp's absorbing book unfolds like the well-told chronicles of a seasoned world traveler.
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   Ron Shelp's tale of Hank Greenberg and AIG is utterly fascinating.
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   Ron Shelp does a fine job of condensing the massive 80+ year history, power struggles, and new business exploits into a story filled with intrigue and adventure.It is an essential "AIG 101" for anyone who wants to understand how an organization that managed its affairs with such finesse, for so long, could have stumbled at the top of its game.
   
   This is a great story, well told by Shelp.The complexities of business and the dynamic personalities who drive great enterprises deserve careful treatment.We ought to gain insights that go well beyond glib generalizations, street gossip, or news that readers could pick up from the many journals delving with shallowness beyond the headlines.AIG, the Star empire, and Greenberg's impressive and colorful journey is one of those stories now with a telling it merits.Shelp reveals an insider's perspective, gathers plenty of rich accounts from others, and gifts us with his research and reach into the depth of AIG's remarkable history and the stunning revelations about Greenberg, its most recent giant.
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   Shelp shows an appreciation for the financial services industry that adds value to our understanding.Well worth getting ahold of this fascinating book.

2. 2. www.iua.co.uk

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   Published on: 1/5/2008   Last Visited: 5/21/2008

   Ronald K. Shelp
   
   Former President/CEO, New York City Partnership and
   
   Former VP, Global External Affairs, AIG
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   Ronald K. Shelp's career has involved leadership positions in major global enterprises, prominent trade associations, civic organizations and public policy.He has worked for AIG, GATT (Now known as the World Trade Organisation) and Celanes Corporation.He is widely recognised for adeptly orchestrating the flourishing global initiative to reshape government understanding of the emerging services industry.

3. 3. Jack O'Dwyer's Newsletter

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   Last Visited: 8/26/2002

   SHELP BECOMES ANNE MCBRIDE CHAIR
   
   PR veteran Ron Shelp was so impressed with the IR work that Anne McBride Co. did for his client, MIM Co., that he joined the New York-based IR firm as its chairman.
   
   MIM, a pharmaceutical healthcare management company, is highlighted on AMC's website as one of its success stories.
   
   Shelp, who had been running his own consulting firm, added that he's known "Anne McBride for a long time" and has great respect for the work her firm has done for its clients.
   
   Prior to setting up Kent Global Strategies in 1996, Shelp held communications posts at American International Group, Hoeschst Celanese Corp. and Burson-Marsteller.He was B-M's vice chairman and a member of its New York executive committee.
   
   Shelp also has toted up extensive non-profit experience.He was president of the New York Chamber of Commerce and the New York Partnership, where he coordinated the activities of the leaders of 200 businesses, civic, cultural and educational groups.
   
   The Anne McBride Co. serves clients in 25 countries including Copamex, a Mexican paper company, and CEMIG, Latin America's largest energy distributor.
   
   Internet Edition, September 26, 2001, Page 3
   
   MEDIA NEWS/JERRY WALKER