American International Group, Inc. (
AIG) has announced the new head of a planned subsidiary that aims to accelerate the insurer’s application of emerging technology and data science to transform its delivery and underwriting of commercial insurance.
Seraina Macia will take on the role as EVP and CEO of the soon-to-be-acquired Hamilton USA, the US platform of Hamilton Insurance Group, and will report to AIG president and CEO Brian Duperreault. Macia, former CEO of Hamilton USA, will also serve on the company’s executive leadership team (ELT).
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Macia will lead the new platform, the acquisition of which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017, as well as play a crucial role in developing Attune, the data- and technology-driven joint venture by AIG, Hamilton, and Two Sigma Investments, LP, that focuses on the $150 billion small commercial insurance segment.
Commenting on Macia’s appointment, Duperrault said: “Seraina brings to AIG a rare combination of deep insurance expertise and an acute understanding of the role that technology and data analytics are playing in the ongoing evolution of our industry. Her perspective will be a valuable one to have on our leadership team.”
Prior to joining AIG, Macia served as CEO of Hamilton USA since 2016. She has also held executive positions at AIG, including CEO and EVP of regional management & operations, and was CEO and president of AIG’s EMEA region. She has also occupied senior insurance roles at XL Insurance North America,
Zurich North America,
Zurich Insurance Group, and
Swiss Re in Switzerland and Australia.
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