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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.
AIG winds down underwriting linked with Iran to comply with U.S. sanctions
7th November 2018
Insurance giant American International Group (AIG) has said that it is winding down all underwriting activities in Iran, that was undertaken by Validus and AIG entities, due to the imposition of U.S. sanctions against the country. AIG acquired the Validus global insurance and reinsurance business recently and it included some underwriting ... Read the full article
AIG targets restructured Japan cat reinsurance program
2nd November 2018
Insurance giant American International Group (AIG) experienced high catastrophe losses in the third-quarter from its operations in Japan, and has revealed that it's working to reorganise its Japanese reinsurance program into a single structure for 2019, in order to reduce both frequency and severity exposure. Yesterday, the firm announced a ... Read the full article
Still negative, but AIG’s Q3 underwriting result improves with reinsurance
1st November 2018
Insurance giant American International Group (AIG) has reported a net, albeit smaller loss in the third-quarter of 2018, of $1.3 billion as a result of significant catastrophe losses. However, the insurer's underwriting loss did narrow year-on-year thanks to reinsurance. AIG's $1.3 billion net loss compares to a $1.7 billion net loss ... Read the full article
AIG names Talbot’s Peter Bilsby as Global Head of Specialty
29th October 2018
Global insurer American International Group (AIG) has announced the appointment of Peter Bilsby, current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Talbot Group, as Global Head of Specialty. Talbot is a Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance specialist that was acquired by AIG in July 2018 as part of its purchase of Validus Holdings ... Read the full article
AIG receives brexit restructure approval
26th October 2018
AIG Europe (AEL), the European subsidiary of American International Group (AIG), has received approval from the High Court of England & Wales to transfer business into two new entities, signalling a completion of its move to restructure its European operations and ensure readiness for brexit. American International Group UK (AIG UK) ... Read the full article
AIG cat losses a “concern” with Q4 still looming: Goldman Sachs
24th October 2018
American International Group’s consolidated year-to-date (YTD) catastrophe losses are already 81% higher than its full year expected average annual loss (AAL), raising concerns over the efficacy of the company's reinsurance program, according to Goldman Sachs. AIG expects between $1.5 billion and $1.7 billion in cat losses for the third quarter (double ... Read the full article
AIG expects up to $1.7 billion of third-quarter catastrophe losses
19th October 2018
Global insurance and reinsurance firm American International Group (AIG) has pre-announced that it expects to suffer between $1.5 billion and $1.7 billion of catastrophe losses from third-quarter events. The Q3 loss total will have caused AIG to call on some of its reinsurance partners for support. As we explained recently AIG ... Read the full article
Making better decisions with better data key to the future of insurance: Brian Duperreault
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
High Q3 losses could see AIG call on aggregate reinsurance cover: Analysts
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
AIG to acquire Glatfelter Insurance Group
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
Warranty and indemnity claims now a constant feature of M&A: AIG
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
AIG needs to be a disciplined taker of risk: Brian Duperreault
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
AIG appoints John Repko as Chief Information Officer
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
AIG launches suite of app-based travel solutions
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
AIG appoints Aspen’s Thomas Lillelund as CEO for Europe
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
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