AIG Optimizes Portfolio With Sale of Travel Insurance Business

Group 1 - American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its global individual personal travel insurance and assistance business for $600 million in cash, with additional earn-out consideration to Zurich Insurance Group, expected to be completed by the end of 2024 [1] - The sale includes AIG's Travel Guard line and servicing capabilities, excluding Japan and its joint venture in India, as well as travel insurance offered through its Accident & Health line, which will simplify operations and free up capital for AIG [1] - AIG is focusing on its General Insurance business to improve profitability, bolster liquidity, and reduce portfolio volatility, as evidenced by recent divestments from global insurance organizations [2] Group 2 - AIG aims to become a pure-play Property and Casualty insurer, with improving underwriting results indicated by a 210 basis point improvement in the combined ratio in the first quarter [3] - AIG shares have gained 32.6% over the past year, outperforming the industry growth of 26% [4] - The company has repurchased shares worth $1.7 billion in Q1 2024 and $613 million in April, while also increasing its dividend by 11% in Q1 2024, indicating a commitment to enhancing shareholder value [2]