AIG appoints Anthony Baldwin as UK chief executive

AIG have appointed Anthony Baldwin as chief executive of AIG UK.

The role will be an extension of Baldwin’s current role of chief executive and board director of AIG Europe Limited.

Baldwin was appointed interim chief executive of AIG UK during AIG’s recent restructure. Taking on the role permanently with immediate effect, Baldwin replaces Jacqueline McNamee.

Baldwin, who played a leading role in formulating AIG’s growth strategy for Europe, will report into AIG executive vice president Robert Schimek.

Schimek said: “The UK has delivered a strong performance in 2015, thanks to the hard work and creativity of the entire team. Under Anthony’s strong leadership, I am confident that the UK team will build on this momentum and continue to expand the business by effectively balancing growth, profitability and risk.”