1919
Cornelius Vander Starr establishes American Asiatic Underwriters (AAU), a general insurance company, in Shanghai, China.
1923
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Nelle Vander Starr (center) joins the company’s early operations in Shanghai, China, later becoming the first woman executive.
1926
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The first U.S. office, American International Underwriters (AIU), opens in New York City.
1937
First Latin American market operation opens in Cuba.
1939
Company headquarters relocate from Shanghai, China to New York City.
1943
During World War II, many company employees — both those in the military and civilians — are affected by the global conflict. C.V. Starr helps employees and their families by providing financial support and supplies during the war and jobs after the war. Also, he personally corresponds with families of employees who were being held in an internment camp. As one employee’s mother wrote to her son, “As soon as [Mr. Starr] had any word at all from the American Red Cross about you, he phoned me. He told me you were safe.”
1946
Soon after World War II, C.V. Starr opens offices, in Japan and Germany to provide insurance for the U.S. military.
1947
Lilo Wiegand, one of the women who helped build AIG, joins the company in West Berlin. During the Berlin Blockade of 1948-1949, she singlehandedly runs the West Berlin office and keeps it open serving clients. Ms. Wiegand manages the West Berlin operation for over 15 years.
1948
Through the Marshall Plan, 1948 to1952, the United States gave almost $13 billion (more than $100 billion today) in economic support to more than a dozen European countries still recovering from the war. C.V. Starr is an early and committed supporter of the Marshall Plan, and the company plays a part by providing insurance for vital infrastructure projects in Germany, Greece, and Turkey.
1951
The company establishes its first Middle Eastern operation, in Lebanon.
1952
The acquisition of general insurer Globe and Rutgers Insurance Group, which includes the American Home brand, expands the company’s domestic market presence.
1953
Offices open in the United Kingdom.
The company provides aid to victims of the devastating floods in the Netherlands by making a $10,000 donation to support recovery efforts.
1954
The company provides insurance coverage for a scientific expedition to the North Magnetic Pole aboard the ship, Monte Carlo. The 11-person crew faces many challenges on their way to the top of the world including strong storms and pack ice.
The Franklin Life Insurance Company (later acquired by AIG) is one of the first businesses in the U.S. to enter the computer age when it purchases a Universal Automatic Computer (UNIVAC). The computer performs a range of functions including premium billing, premium accounting, dividend accounting, agency commission accounting, and valuation of reserves. Experiencing phenomenal sales growth, Franklin Life management determines that new technology is necessary to keep up demand and future growth.
Operations begin in South Korea.
1957
1962
AIG provides travel accident insurance for the New York Yankees’ cross-country trips during the World Series.
1967
American International Group (AIG) incorporates in Delaware.
1968
Maurice R. Greenberg succeeds Cornelius Vander Starr as company leader.
1969
1975
AIG is the first U.S. Insurance organization to establish a direct business relationship with the People’s Republic of China following a visit by President and CEO Maurice R. Greenberg.
1976
AIG opens operations in Ireland, the first wholly American-owned insurer established in the country.
1984
AIG begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
1992
The People's Republic of China grants AIG a license to operate a life and non-life insurance business in Shanghai, the first foreign insurer granted a license in over 40 years by the Chinese government.
1999
AIG acquires Sun America, Inc., a leading retirement and financial services company.
AIG launches one of the industry’s first cyber security insurance protection programs.
2001
AIG acquires American General Corporation, a leading life insurer
Tata and AIG form a joint venture general insurance company in India.
2005
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Martin J. Sullivan is appointed AIG President and CEO.
2006
AIG acquires Travel Guard, a provider of travel insurance programs and emergency travel assistance.
2008
AIG Chairman Robert Willumstad becomes CEO.
A financial crisis hits the U.S., the government provides support to AIG, and Edward M. Liddy becomes AIG Chairman and CEO.
2009
Robert H. Benmosche is named AIG President and CEO.
2011
An earthquake off the coast of Japan triggers a tsunami that devastates the Sendai region. In the aftermath, AIG helps coastal Japanese communities by using innovative technology to shorten claim times, and provide financial support and emergency supplies.
Acquires Fuji Fire and Marine, a leading non-life insurer in Japan.
2012
AIG signs an agreement with the New Zealand Rugby Union to sponsor the All Blacks including Maori All Blacks, All Black Sevens, New Zealand Women’s Sevens, New Zealand Black Ferns and New Zealand Under 20s rugby teams.
2013
AIG launches sponsorship of the Dublin GAA’s hurling, football, ladies, and camogie teams in Ireland.
2014
Peter D. Hancock is named AIG President and CEO.
AIG acquires Ageas Protect, a provider of life protection products in the United Kingdom.
2015
AIG acquires Laya Healthcare, a leading health insurance provider in Ireland.
2017
2018
AIG acquires Ellipse, a specialist provider of group life risk protection in the UK.
AIG acquires Validus Holdings, Ltd. a leading provider of reinsurance, primary insurance, and asset management services.
AIG becomes the Title Sponsor of the Women’s British Open (now AIG Women’s Open).AIG becomes the Title Sponsor of the Women’s British Open (now AIG Women’s Open).
2019
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AIG named official insurance partner of the PGA of America.
2020
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AIG Life & Retirement consists of four operating segments: Individual Retirement, Group Retirement, Life Insurance and Institutional Markets. It includes the following major U.S. life insurance companies: American General Life Insurance Company; The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company; and The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York.
Life insurance and annuities issued by American General Life Insurance Company (AGL), Houston, TX except in New York, where issued by The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York (US Life). Certain annuities are issued by The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC), Houston, TX. Issuing companies AGL, US Life and VALIC are responsible for financial obligations of insurance products. VALIC, AGL and USL, its employees, representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Products and services may not be available in all states and product features may vary by state.
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