Eric Taylor Senior Vice President, Independent Annuity and A & H Distribution, AIG Financial Distributors (Photo: Business Wire)

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced that it has named Eric Taylor Senior Vice President, Independent Annuity and A & H Distribution.

Mr. Taylor is responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership for annuity sales through brokerage general agencies and independent marketing organizations for AIG Financial Distributors, the sales distribution arm for AIG’s life and retirement business. He is also responsible for providing accident and health (A & H) solutions through the distribution channel. He will report to John Deremo, Executive Vice President, AIG Financial Distributors.

“Eric is an industry veteran with deep experience and proven expertise,” said Mr. Deremo. “He is a welcome addition as we look to further increase our management bench strength within these fast-growing businesses at AIG. I am confident Eric’s leadership and knowledge will help us achieve AIG’s ongoing commitment to be our distribution partners’ most valued insurer.”

Mr. Taylor, who brings more than 20 years of industry experience, joined AIG from Genworth Financial. At Genworth, he served in numerous roles of increasing responsibility, including Sales Operations Leader, Marketing Strategy Leader and, most recently, National Sales Manager, Annuities.

Mr. Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree from University of California, San Diego and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is a board member of the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA) and a member of the NAFA Education Committee.

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Founded in 1919, today we provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement products, mortgage insurance and other financial services to customers in more than 100 countries and jurisdictions. Our 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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