AIG Life hires Philip Willcock as CEO

Subject to regulatory approval he will start on 1 March 2019 and be based in London.

AIG Life hires Philip Willcock as CEO

AIG Life has appointed Philip Willcock as chief executive.

Subject to regulatory approval he will start on 1 March 2019 and be based in London.

Adam Winslow, chief executive of international, life & retirement at AIG, whom Willcock will report to, said: "Philip’s credentials are incredibly strong, and he has an outstanding track record of achievement in insurance globally.

“He inherits a highly experienced and dedicated team, and I am confident AIG Life will continue to strengthen and grow under his leadership. I am delighted to welcome Philip to AIG Life.”

Willcock spent over 20 years with Aviva, holding various senior positions in the UK health and life businesses.

He was most recently chief executive and president of Aviva’s joint venture in Indonesia and chief executive of Aviva Italy.

He will join from RPMI where he was chief executive, responsible for the RailPen pension program.

Willcock said: “I am thrilled to be offered the opportunity to lead AIG Life Limited.

“Over the last 10 years the business has demonstrated its ability to innovate and grow, and I look forward to being part of the team ensuring it remains at the forefront of the UK protection market.”