American International Group (AIG) Announces Retirement of GI CEO Jon Hancock

What Happened American International Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on September 16, 2026 (Item 5.02) announcing that Jon Hancock, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, General Insurance, will retire and transition to the role of Senior Advisor effective December 31, 2026. Mr. Hancock will report to Eric Andersen, President & Chief Executive Officer of AIG, and will provide counsel on strategic priorities.

Key Details

• Filing date: September 16, 2026 (Form 8‑K, Item 5.02).
• Effective date of role change: December 31, 2026.
• New title: Senior Advisor reporting to Eric Andersen, AIG’s President & CEO.
• Tenure: more than six years in AIG executive leadership and a 40-year career in the insurance industry.

Why It Matters This is an executive leadership change in AIG’s General Insurance segment—material for investors tracking management continuity and strategy execution. The filing notes a planned, internal transition with Mr. Hancock remaining in an advisory capacity, which may support a smoother handoff of responsibilities and preserve institutional knowledge without an abrupt loss of leadership.