AIG News

AIG Taps Hancock from Lloyd’s as CEO of International General Insurance

American International Group Inc. announced that Jon Hancock has been appointed chief executive officer, International General Insurance. In this role, Hancock will lead the International operations of AIG’s General Insurance business. He will report to Peter Zaffino, president & global …

Zaffino Assumes Added Role of President at AIG

American International Group (AIG) has named Peter S. Zaffino as president, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Zaffino will continue to serve as global chief operating officer of AIG and chief executive officer of General Insurance. Brian Duperreault, AIG chief executive officer, …

Was It an Act of War? That’s Merck Cyber Attack’s $1.3 Billion Insurance Question.

By the time Deb Dellapena arrived for work at Merck & Co.’s 90-acre campus north of Philadelphia, there was a handwritten sign on the door: The computers are down. It was worse than it seemed. Some employees who were already …

Alabama Court Gives Go Ahead to Workers Comp Suit Against AIG, Coventry

An Alabama appellate court has cleared the way for a lawsuit that alleges outrageous and fraudulent conduct by American International Group and Coventry against a worker who was injured in an explosion and sought psychological care. The Court of Civil …

Groups, Officials Pen Letter to 3 Large California Insurers Asking Them to Ditch Fossil Fuels

Several dozen activist groups, businesses and elected representatives released a letter on Thursday to the CEOs of Liberty Mutual, AIG and Farmers calling on the three biggest fire insurers in California to stop fueling the “climate crisis” that is creating …

SEC Investigating Valic, AIG’s Teacher Retirement Plan Unit, Reports WSJ

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is probing sales and disclosure practices at Valic, a unit of U.S. insurer American International Group Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The inquiry centers on …

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Time to Close the Cyber Coverage Gaps

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month is underway, it may be time for businesses – especially small- or mid-sized firms – to assess their understanding of current cyber risks and whether they’re adequately covered by a cyber insurance policy. According to a …

AIG Taps Eccles from Argo, Langdon from Chubb for Senior Global Specialty Roles

American International Group, Inc. announced the appointment of two senior leaders in its global specialty business. Steve Eccles will join AIG as global head of Aerospace, General Insurance. James Langdon will join AIG as UK head of Energy & Construction, …

Marsh’s Ellis Joins AIG to Head Retail Property

American International Group has appointed Duncan Ellis as head of Retail Property, North America General Insurance. The company said Ellis will lead General Insurance’s North American Retail Property business and focus on diversifying the company’s property portfolio and implementing consistent …

Space Insurance Premiums Could Double After European Vega Rocket Crash

Space rockets and satellites are likely to cost more to insure after the European Vega rocket crash this month, which hit insurers with a record space market loss of 369 million euros ($411.21 million), insurance industry sources say. The Vega …