AIG names COO Peter Zaffino as President

The global insurance organization American International Group announced that Peter S. Zaffino has been named President of AIG, effective January 1, 2020. Zaffino will continue to serve as Global Chief Operating Officer of AIG and Chief Executive Officer of General Insurance.

Brian Duperreault, AIG’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Today’s announcement recognizes the value that Peter has brought to AIG over the last couple of years. His strategic approach to our General Insurance business, particularly with respect to the foundational changes we have made in the areas of underwriting and reinsurance, has been critical to the significant turnaround taking hold in that business.”

Zaffino said: “I look forward to continuing to work with our dedicated colleagues across the organization on our journey to become the leading insurance company in the world known for its strategic value, operational excellence and strong financial performance.”

Zaffino joined AIG as Executive Vice President – Global Chief Operating Officer in July 2017 and assumed the additional role of Chief Executive Officer of AIG’s General Insurance business in November 2017. Zaffino joined AIG from Marsh & McLennan Companies where he was serving as Chief Executive Officer of Marsh LLC from 2011 to 2017 and as Chairman of the Risk and Insurance Services segment of MMC from 2015 to 2017.

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