American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a global insurance and financial services provider, has promoted Christopher Flatt to global chief underwriting officer, effective immediately.
Flatt will report directly to AIG chairman and CEO Peter Zaffino and will join the company’s executive leadership team.
Previously, he served as head of AIG North America alternative channels, brings over 30 years of experience in underwriting, risk management, and reinsurance to his new position.
As global chief underwriting officer, Flatt succeeds Christopher Schaper, who was appointed chief risk officer of AIG in November 2024.
Flatt joined AIG in 2017 after spending more than 15 years in leadership roles at Marsh McLennan.
Earlier in his career, he held senior underwriting positions at GE Capital and ITT Hartford. His extensive industry expertise and leadership credentials will contribute to advancing AIG’s underwriting capabilities.
Erin Fry, previously president of Glatfelter and executive vice president of AIG Commercial Lines Programs, has been promoted to head of AIG North America alternative channels. She will report to Don Bailey, executive vice president and CEO of North America Insurance at AIG.
“Chris is a highly respected insurance executive with over 30 years of experience in underwriting, risk management and reinsurance,” AIG chairman and CEO Peter Zaffino said. “I have worked with Chris for many years and have been able to observe his ability to deliver exceptional business and underwriting results. With his diverse insurance background and proven leadership track record of success, Chris will continue to deliver tremendous value as our global chief underwriting officer.”
Flatt said: “I am honoured to step into this role and lead AIG’s dedicated underwriting team. I look forward to working with our technical experts around the world to continue advancing our culture of underwriting excellence and shape the future of underwriting at AIG.”
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