AIG Names Barrett to Head Multinational, General Insurance

American International Group has appointed Allison Barrett as global head of Multinational, General Insurance.

In this new role, Barrett will drive General Insurance’s multinational strategic plan and lead the delivery of the company’s multinational capabilities across product lines.

Barrett joins AIG from Willis Towers Watson, where she served as managing director and global head of the company’s financial institutions business within the financial, executive and professional risk specialty group (FINEX) since 2017, serving banks, asset managers, insurers, REITs and fintech companies. Barrett joined Willis Towers Watson in 2013 as senior vice president, FINEX. Previously, Barrett was vice president in Marsh’s U.S. Financial and Professional Liability Practice (FINPRO). Barrett began her career as a legislative assistant on Capitol Hill.

Barrett will be based in New York reporting to Michael Price, Head of Global Service Businesses & Global Chief Operating Officer, General Insurance.