AIG American General, the domestic life insurance operations of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), has appointed David O'Leary as its new Executive Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Business Development.

"David's background and business foresight will undoubtedly complement the great team we've already assembled," said Matthew Winter, President and CEO, AIG American General. "He brings great breadth and depth of experience in the life insurance industry and in all forms of retail and wholesale distribution and we're thrilled to have him on board."

In his new role, O'Leary will lead cross-domestic initiatives to generate additional business revenue across all of AIG American General's business segments. O'Leary and his team will be responsible for broad market research, competitor research and working with key organization leaders to facilitate development of overarching domestic life business strategies. They will also spearhead business development by identifying and shaping new market initiatives and strategic alliances and will oversee development of the unique domestic life value proposition and brand.

O'Leary joins AIG American General from MassMutual Financial Group, where he served in multiple roles, including Senior Vice President and head of the Annuity Business and LifeBridge, Chairman of MassMutual's Trust Company, and President of the MML I and MML II Series Funds.

O'Leary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut and NASD Series 6 and 26 licenses.

AIG American General is the marketing name for the companies comprising the domestic life operations of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), including American General Life Insurance Company. AIG American General companies offer a broad spectrum of life insurance, annuity, investment and accident and health products to serve the financial and estate planning needs of customers throughout the United States.

American International Group, Inc. (AIG), world leaders in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of retirement services, financial services and asset management around the world. AIG's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in London, Paris, Switzerland and Tokyo.

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