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Our Past Informs Our Future

At AIG, our success is built on being both responsive and forward-thinking in times of change. Whether we’re helping communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters, or helping organizations expand where they do business, we’ve learned how important it is to stay focused on the future. We were among the first to address issues like cyber security and have continued to develop solutions that meet the needs of clients all around the world. Today, AIG operates in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions.

The AIG Timeline

In 1919, working from a two-room office in Shanghai, China, Cornelius Vander Starr established American Asiatic Underwriters, an insurance agency to which we trace our roots.

We are proud of our heritage and invite you to explore the many milestones in our history. 

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