08:41 AM EST, 01/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- American International Group ( AIG ) said Thursday it has named Christopher Flatt as global chief underwriting officer, effective immediately.

Flatt, who has been serving as head of North America Alternative Channels, will join the company's executive leadership team, the company said. He succeeds Christopher Schaper, who was appointed chief risk officer in November, AIG said.

Flatt joined the insurance provider in 2017, after serving in senior positions at Marsh & McLennan ( MMC ) , GE Capital, and ITT Hartford, the company said.