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AIG news
News about American International Group (AIG), one of the world’s largest insurance and reinsurance groups.
Our news about AIG includes the companies financial results, new hires, product launches, affiliations and also coverage of its reinsurance operations Validus in Bermuda.
Mercer CEO Lisa Sun named new head of AIG China
25th May 2018
American International Group (AIG) has announced that Lisa Sun is to join AIG China as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She will be based in Shanghai. Sun joins AIG from Mercer, where she was CEO of its Hong Kong & South and East Asia Zone. Having previously held executive roles at ... Read the full article
Lyons rejoins AIG as SVP & Chief Actuary, General Insurance
15th May 2018
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has announced the appointment of Mark D. Lyons as Senior Vice President (SVP) & Chief Actuary, General Insurance, effective June 1st, 2018. Lyons is rejoining the firm from Arch Capital Group, where he was Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Treasurer since 2012. In his ... Read the full article
Cyber defence investment desperately required in manufacturing sector: AIG
26th April 2018
AIG has urged the re/insurance industry to improve its cyber defence investment following a report that revealed nearly half of UK manufacturers have been the victim of cyber-crime, and that a quarter have suffered related financial loss or business disruption. The report, which was published by AIG and EEF, the manufacturer’s ... Read the full article
AIG establishes two new insurers ahead of Brexit
19th April 2018
American International Group (AIG) has announced the authorisation of two new insurers in the UK and Luxembourg, and has outlined plans to transfer all business to the new entities ahead of the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU) in March, 2019. AIG’s restructure involves the transfer of AIG Europe Limited’s ... Read the full article
AIG appoints XL Catlin’s Vidovich as Chief Claims Officer
16th April 2018
American International Group (AIG) has announced that Anthony Vidovich, current Head of Claims at XL Catlin, is to become its new Chief Claims Officer, General Insurance. Vidovich will now be responsible for guiding the strategic direction of General Insurance Claims at AIG, overseeing governance and policy, settlement authorities, claims handling, and ... Read the full article
AIG appoints new Head of Marketing and Communications, General Insurance
29th March 2018
American International Group (AIG) has named Ed Dandridge as its new Head of Marketing and Communications, General Insurance. In his new role, Dandridge will support the development and implementation of General Insurance’s global marketing and communications strategy, and will report to Peter Zaffino, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), General Insurance. The appointment will ... Read the full article
AIG announces new Chief Auditor and Global COO, General Insurance
2nd March 2018
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has named Naohiro Mouri as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Auditor, and Donna DeMaio as Global Chief Operating Officer (COO), General Insurance. Previously, Mouri held the position of Senior Managing Director at Asia Pacific Internal Audit. In his new role he will report to ... Read the full article
David Russo joins Ironshore from AIG as VP, Regional Exec, Mid-Atlantic Region
13th February 2018
Ironshore Inc. has announced the appointment of David Russo from AIG as Vice President (VP), Regional Executive of the Mid-Atlantic Region, based in Philadelphia. Russo takes over from Kevin Fee, who was recently named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ironshore Environmental, and will report to David Frediani, President of the firm's U.S. Field ... Read the full article
AIG sets up legacy reinsurance unit, as it takes $6.7bn tax act charge
9th February 2018
Insurer American International Group (AIG) announced its results yesterday, revealing continuing issues with legacy business, resulting in another reserve charge, but also the launch of a Bermudian legacy reinsurance platform. The insurer also announced a one-off charge of $6.7 billion related to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, ... Read the full article
AIG seeks more strategic acquisitions, to offset Validus profits against deferred tax: Report
24th January 2018
Insurer American International Group (AIG) has not finished looking for other potential acquisitions, following the announcement of its $5.56 billion acquisition of Validus, according to a report. The FT spoke with AIG CEO Brian Duperreault who told the newspaper that he would continue to look at opportunities. "To ... Read the full article
Analysts’ commentary suggests AIG / Validus deal is positive, overall
23rd January 2018
Insurance and reinsurance market analysts' comments on AIG's proposed $5.56 billion takeover of Validus Holdings underlines a positive stance on the transaction, with AIG making fundamental changes to its commercial P&C segment and maintaining confidence in previous reserve comments. Following the announcement, AIG management held an investor call, during which ... Read the full article
Potential for AIG to expand in new business segments after Validus takeover
22nd January 2018
AIG management has discussed the firm's proposed takeover of Validus Holdings during a recent investor call surrounding the deal, underlining the potential for growth in new business segments supported by Validus' experienced leadership. Following the announcement of a proposed $5.56 billion acquisition of Validus by AIG, the latter's Chief Executive ... Read the full article
AIG to acquire Validus Holdings for $5.56 billion
22nd January 2018
It's been announced that American International Group, Inc. (AIG) will acquire all the outstanding common shares of Validus Holdings, Ltd. for an aggregate transaction value of $5.56 billion, in cash. The deal represents progress in AIG's profitable growth strategy, enhancing the firm's general insurance capabilities, while adding a robust reinsurance underwriter ... Read the full article
AIG shows appetite for large M&A deals: Reports
10th January 2018
Insurance giant American International Group (AIG) has reportedly regained its appetite for large mergers & acquisitions (M&A) deals, with a significant war chest of billions ready to put to work, since new CEO Brian Duperreault came on board. Bloomberg first reported that AIG had been in the running ... Read the full article
AIG hires Tom Bolt from Berkshire Hathway for Chief Underwriting Officer role
5th December 2017
Insurance giant AIG has poached Tom Bolt from his most recent role as President, UK and Southern Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI) to join the insurer as Chief Underwriting Officer, General Insurance. Bolt, who prior to Berkshire Hathaway was the director of performance management at Lloyd's of London, will ... Read the full article