American International Group (AIG) has appointed Adam Clifford to the role of CEO, International Commercial Insurance.
The appointment is effective from 5 January 2026.
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In his new position, Clifford will oversee underwriting, distribution and business teams in the UK and Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Japan and Latin America.
His portfolio includes oversight of Talbot, Global Specialty and Multinational operations.
Based in London, he will report to AIG General Insurance CEO Jon Hancock and become a member of the General Insurance executive leadership team.
Commenting on Clifford’s appointment, Hancock said: “Adam is a highly respected insurance executive, recognised for his leadership and deep underwriting and technical expertise.
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By GlobalData“With more than three decades of global operating experience with an exceptional track record, including seven years at AIG where he led underwriting teams, Adam brings deep insurance industry knowledge and global perspective to this role.”
Clifford has close to 30 years of experience in the insurance sector.
His most recent post was as senior vice-president, head of International Retail Insurance at Everest Insurance, where he managed retail insurance activities across the UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
He has also held senior roles at Chubb, including as managing director of Chubb European Group.
Earlier in his career, Clifford led underwriting teams for AIG in London and Singapore.
Clifford commented: “Partnering with Jon Hancock and AIG’s best-in-class global teams, I look forward to driving growth across the international commercial insurance business, winning market share, deepening broker relationships, attracting top talent, and delivering the solutions our clients and brokers value.”
In October this year, AIG outlined plans to purchase minority interests in specialty insurer Convex Group and Onex Corporation, an asset manager.
According to the proposed terms, AIG would acquire a 35% shareholding in Convex Group for around $2.1bn and a 9.9% stake in Onex Corporation for roughly $646m.
Both transactions are scheduled for completion during the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and other standard closing conditions.
