AIG appoints Christopher Flatt Global Chief Underwriting Officer

AIG announced that Christopher Flatt, currently Head of AIG North America Alternative Channels, has been named Global Chief Underwriting Officer, effective immediately. Flatt will report directly to Peter Zaffino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, AIG and join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

“Chris is a highly respected insurance executive with over 30 years of experience in underwriting, risk management and reinsurance,” said Peter Zaffino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of AIG. “I have worked with Chris for many years and have been able to observe his ability to deliver exceptional business and underwriting results. With his diverse insurance background and proven leadership track record of success, Chris will continue to deliver tremendous value as our Global Chief Underwriting Officer.”

Flatt stated: “I am honored to step into this role and lead AIG’s dedicated underwriting team. I look forward to working with our technical experts around the world to continue advancing our culture of underwriting excellence and shape the future of underwriting at AIG.”

Prior to joining AIG in 2017, Flatt held various leadership roles at Marsh McLennan for over 15 years. Previously he served in senior underwriting positions at GE Capital and ITT Hartford, where he began his career. As Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Flatt succeeds Christopher Schaper, who was appointed Chief Risk Officer of AIG in November 2024.

Erin Fry, President of Glatfelter & EVP of AIG Commercial Lines Programs, will succeed Flatt, and has been promoted to Head of AIG North America Alternative Channels, effective immediately. She will report directly to Don Bailey, Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, North America Insurance, AIG.