AIG brings back Browne to head global specialty

One year after he left American International Group to join Allianz,  Gordon Browne is returning to be global head of specialty, AIG announced. 

Browne will report to Jon Hancock, executive vice president and chiefe executive officer, international insurance, and will serve on the International Insurance leadership team. The post is effective from June 11. 

Browne joined Allianz in April, 2023 in the same role he will now hold at AIG. He was previously global head of energy & construction and head of North America specialty during an eight-year tenure at the company, which has substantial Bermuda operations and is one of the island's oldest international businesses. 

As AIG’s global head of specialty, Browne will lead the company's global strategy to advance the technical expertise and market positioning of its specialty businesses, encompassing global marine, aviation, credit lines and energy & construction.

“With more than two decades of executive leadership experience in global specialty insurance, Gordon Browne is uniquely qualified to drive our specialty business forward as we build on our momentum as a leading global property and casualty insurer,” said Hancock. “I am pleased to welcome Gordon back to AIG.”

“Rejoining AIG at this exciting time is an extraordinary opportunity. I am looking forward to working with Jon Hancock and the most talented global team in the industry to drive the company’s continued growth and deliver critical technical expertise and differentiated value to our clients and broker partners,” said Browne.

Before previously joining AIG, Browne was a vice president at Liberty International Underwriters and started his insurance career at Marsh. 

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