AIG nominates Paulson, Icahn's Merksamer to board

• Along with its earnings report, AIG (NYSE:AIG -3.6%) has expanded its board to 16 seats, nominating John Paulson and Icahn associate Samuel Merksamer.
• The two will join other directors in the proxy statement for election at AIG's annual meeting.
• Chairman Douglas Steenland: "John and Samuel will bring financial and business expertise to the board, and we look forward to benefiting from their insights as we move forward with our strategy to create a leaner, more profitable and focused AIG."