AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · American International (AIG)

AIG names Eric Andersen CEO effective June 1, 2026; Peter Zaffino becomes Executive Chair

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

AIG's board appointed Eric Andersen as President and CEO, effective June 1, 2026, succeeding Peter Zaffino, who will become Executive Chair of the board. Andersen joined AIG in February 2026 as CEO-Elect and previously served as President of Aon plc from 2020 to 2025, which sets the timing of a planned leadership handover for shareholders.

Key points

  • Eric Andersen, age 61, becomes President, CEO and a board member effective June 1, 2026
  • Peter Zaffino, current Chairman and CEO, becomes Executive Chair on the same date
  • Andersen previously served as President of Aon plc from 2020 to 2025 and as Senior Advisor to Aon's CEO from 2025 to 2026
  • Further commentary is scheduled for the first quarter 2026 earnings call on May 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET

The filing

CompanyAmerican International (AIG)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 27, 2026, 7:38 AM ET
Accession number0000005272-26-000042

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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