NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that Christopher Schaper has been appointed Chief Risk Officer of AIG, effective immediately. Mr. Schaper will continue to report to Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and will continue to serve on AIG’s Executive Leadership Team.
Mr. Schaper has held the role of Chief Risk Officer on an interim basis since September 2024, while also serving as AIG’s Global Chief Underwriting Officer. As Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Schaper will oversee AIG’s global Enterprise Risk Management organization, including the company’s risk management strategy, policies and practices. He will continue to serve as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, in an interim capacity, until a successor is appointed.
“I have known Chris for over 25 years, and his deep understanding of our industry and expertise in risk management have helped shape our culture of underwriting excellence,” said Peter Zaffino, Chairman & CEO, AIG. “I am confident that under Chris’ leadership, our risk organization will further enhance our enterprise risk framework to address the evolving global risk landscape.”
Mr. Schaper became AIG’s Global Chief Underwriting Officer in 2023. Previously he was CEO of AIG Re as well as CEO of both Validus Re and AlphaCat. He joined AIG in 2019 from Marsh McLennan. Mr. Schaper also served in senior leadership roles at Montpelier Re Ltd., Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd., and GE Capital.
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