AIG General Insurance Company, Ltd. was founded in 1919 by Cornelius Vander Starr as an American insurance agency in Shanghai, China. The company established its New York headquarters by 1926 and expanded systematically across Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean over subsequent decades. Today it operates in approximately 190 countries and jurisdictions, serving both businesses and individuals through a comprehensive range of insurance and financial services.
The company's core business spans property and casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services. Its operations cover risk management and asset protection across multiple market segments, combining what it describes as global perspectives with local market expertise. AIG positions itself as a trusted partner for navigating complex risk environments in an increasingly uncertain world.
