AIG announces promotion in its North America operations of General Insurance
David McElroy previously served as president and CEO of Lexington.
American International Group Inc. (AIG) has promoted David McElroy, president and CEO of Lexington, to president and CEO of the North America operations of General Insurance. He will continue to serve as a member of the General Insurance executive leadership team.
In this new role, McElroy will continue to oversee Lexington, as well as AIG Risk Management, Financial Lines, Validus Specialty, Western World, Glatfelter and Programs. He will also oversee the U.S., Bermuda and Canada underwriting and field operations of General Insurance.
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A ‘strong track record’
In connection with McElroy’s new role, AIG also announced that Lou Levinson has been named president and CEO of Lexington. Levinson has served as Lexington’s head of casualty since joining AIG in Sept. 2018.
Prior to joining AIG, McElroy held numerous leadership roles within the insurance industry, including executive chairman of Arch Insurance Group Inc. and vice chairman of Arch Worldwide Insurance Group.
“David’s strong track record of leading profitable underwriting businesses and his deep client relationships make him ideally qualified to lead the North American operations of General Insurance,” Peter Zaffino, CEO of General Insurance and global chief operating officer, said in a press release. “I look forward to continuing to work with David as we position AIG for sustainable underwriting profitability.”