Reinsurance News
10th October 2018
Brian Duperreault, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of American International Group (AIG), believes that making better decisions with better data is key to the future of the insurance industry. Speaking with Toni Waterman on the inaugural business show launched by Bermuda Broadcasting, called The Breakdown, Duperreault discussed blockchain and ... Read the full article
5th October 2018
Global insurer American International Group (AIG) has roughly $125 million of net potential H218 qualifying severe losses before its aggregate reinsurance coverage is triggered, according to data from investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW). Of the firm’s $428 million H118 severe losses, $290 million counts towards its loss aggregate ... Read the full article
21st September 2018
Global insurer American International Group is to acquire the full-service broker and insurance company Glatfelter Insurance Group. While terms were not disclosed, the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2018. AIG hopes acquisition of a firm with high-quality program underwriting capabilities deal will accelerate the strategic positioning ... Read the full article
18th September 2018
Warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance claims are likely to be a constant feature in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals going forward, with almost one in five policies receiving a claim notification this year, according to analysis by AIG. The company’s third annual W&I report looks at claims arising from AIG policies ... Read the full article
12th September 2018
AIG CEO Brian Duperreault spoke at the annual PwC briefing in Monte Carlo yesterday, saying that discipline needs to be at the heart of everything AIG does. Duperreault took the reins at AIG after the insurer had years of issues, leaving the seasoned CEO with a job to do. In his speech ... Read the full article
21st August 2018
American International Group (AIG) has appointed John P. Repko as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, effective September 4, 2018. He succeeds Martha Gallo, who is leaving AIG to pursue other interests, and will report to Brian Duperreault, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AIG. Repko will also serve ... Read the full article
10th August 2018
AIG Singapore has partnered with Australia-based payments platform provider United Networks to offer its travel insurance customers global wifi connectivity and access to an app-based SOS emergency product that supplies users with updates on significant natural and man-made unfolding nearby in realtime. “We are pleased to be working with AIG Singapore’s ... Read the full article
9th August 2018
American International Group has appointed Thomas Lillelund, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aspen Re, as CEO of its recently authorised European arm, AIG Europe S.A. Headquartered in Luxembourg, AIG Europe S.A is a new legal entity for AIG’s business in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland that aims ... Read the full article
8th August 2018
Global insurer American International Group (AIG) expects its revised underwriting and reinsurance strategies to drive an improved mix of business at the firm alongside better risk selection, with the insurer actively engaging with its reinsurance partners on opportunities for the remainder of the year. During its Q2 2018 earnings call, AIG ... Read the full article
7th August 2018
American International Group (AIG) has appointed Jonathan Wismer, former Group Controller for Zurich Insurance Group, to the positions of Senior Vice President (SVP), Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Elias Habayeb, who was appointed as CFO for General Insurance in May, and will report ... Read the full article
2nd August 2018
AIG has announced the appointment of David H. McElroy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Lexington Insurance Company subsidiary, at a date to be determined. McElroy will report to Peter Zaffino, CEO, General Insurance, and will serve as a member of the General Insurance Executive Leadership Team, overseeing all aspects ... Read the full article
1st August 2018
American International Group (AIG) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Carlyle Group, a global alternative asset manager, to build AIG’s recently established Bermudian legacy reinsurance platform, DSA Re, into a standalone provider of reinsurance. DSA Re was launched by AIG in February 2018 as a composite reinsurer of ... Read the full article
18th July 2018
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has announced the closing of its $5.56 billion acquisition of Validus Holdings, Ltd. following the receipt of regulatory approvals and approval of Validus shareholders. The deal was first announced on January 22nd, 2018, and sees AIG gain some attractive and diversified franchises, including reinsurer Validus Re, insurance-linked ... Read the full article
26th June 2018
AIG has announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as North America (NA) Property Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), General Insurance, effective June 25. Miller joins from Swiss Re, where he was Managing Director, North America Property and Risk Specialty Lines for over a decade. He brings more than 35 years’ experience to the ... Read the full article
20th June 2018
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has entered into an agreement to acquire Ellipse, a specialist provider of group life risk protection in the UK, from Munich Re. The acquisition will be funded by an undisclosed cash consideration, and will be conducted via AIG Life Ltd. (AIGLL), a UK subsidiary of AIG ... Read the full article
