AIG promote Zaffino to president in addition to existing roles

American International Group (AIG) has named Peter Zaffino as 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.

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. He joined from Marsh & McLennan Companies, where he was CEO of Marsh from 2011 to 2017.

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.

“Additionally, Peter is overseeing AIG 200, our multi-year, enterprise-wide transformation designed to position AIG as a top performing company. I am confident that with Peter’s continued leadership AIG will realize sustainable improvements that will position us as a global market leader.”

Zaffino said: “I am honoured to take on the additional role of president of AIG and appreciate the confidence Brian and the AIG Board of directors have in me. 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.”