NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) today announced that Thomas Leonardi will join the company as Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, Public Policy and Communications effective November 1, 2017. Mr. Leonardi previously served as the Commissioner of Insurance at the Connecticut Insurance Department, and as an investment banker and venture capitalist.
Mr. Leonardi will report to Chief Executive Officer Brian Duperreault and will oversee AIG’s global public policy and government affairs and build clear lines of communication with the numerous regulators that oversee AIG at the state, federal and international levels. He will work closely with Executive Vice President and General Counsel Lucy Fato, who will continue to oversee global regulatory matters in addition to the company’s legal and compliance departments. He will also provide oversight of the Corporate Communications and Marketing function.
“Tom’s unique set of experiences across the insurance industry will benefit AIG in countless ways,” said Mr. Duperreault. “I served alongside Tom on the Board of the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance, and I know him to be both an excellent businessman and accomplished entrepreneur. His knowledge of the insurance industry and the regulatory environment gained during his time in the private and public sectors will be an asset to AIG as we position the company for future growth.”
“I look forward to joining the exceptional team at AIG,” said Mr. Leonardi. “While at Evercore, I had the opportunity to work as an advisor to AIG so I understand where the company has been and more importantly, the potential for its future. I’m encouraged by the changes that Brian has already put in motion so early in his tenure, and I look forward to being part of AIG’s next chapter as a leader in the industry.”
Mr. Leonardi joins AIG from Evercore, where he was Senior Advisor to the firm’s Investment Advisory business with a focus on the insurance industry. Prior to Evercore, Mr. Leonardi was head of the Connecticut Insurance Department, a regulatory agency with jurisdiction over one of the largest insurance industries in the United States. For 22 years prior to his appointment as Commissioner, Mr. Leonardi was Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut-based Northington Partners Inc., an NASD broker dealer, venture capital, private equity and investment banking boutique that specialized in the insurance industry. Before Northington, he was head of the investment banking and venture capital divisions of Conning & Company, and President of Beneficial Corporation’s insurance subsidiaries. He began his career as a litigation attorney in Connecticut. Mr. Leonardi received a J.D. from the University of Connecticut and a B.S in history from Boston University.
Mr. Leonardi has also served as a member of the executive committee of both the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors. He was a member of the U.S. Treasury’s inaugural Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance, and was selected to serve on the World Economic Forum’s Global Council on Insurance and Asset Management.
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American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Founded in 1919, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement products, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security. AIG common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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