Validus Holdings, Ltd.
2018
$5.6B
Why
Acquisition of leading Bermuda-based reinsurance, Lloyd's syndicate (Talbot), and specialty carrier.
Outcome
Significantly broadened global specialty risk and reinsurance distribution.
AIG
Global Commercial Property & Casualty InsuranceFounded 1919- HQ today: New York City, New York, United States
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Company data updated: November 2026
Acquisitions
AIG Acquisitions
3
Major Deals Covered
$5.6B
Disclosed Deal Value
What are AIG's biggest acquisitions?
AIG's largest disclosed acquisition here is Validus Holdings, Ltd. for $5.56 in 2018. This page covers 3 major deals from 1987 to 2018, each with its price where disclosed and the reason behind it.
- Major deals covered
- 3
- Largest deal
- Validus Holdings, Ltd. ($5.56)
- First deal
- 1987
- Most recent
- 2018
| Company | Year | Price | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Insurance Company | 1987 | Undisclosed | — |
| Validus Holdings, Ltd. | 2018 | Undisclosed | — |
| Glatfelter Insurance Group | 2018 | Undisclosed | — |
- What companies has AIG bought?
- Major acquisitions by AIG documented here include Validus Holdings, Ltd. (2018), Glatfelter Insurance Group (2018) and Lexington Insurance Company (1987).
- What is AIG's most recent acquisition?
- The most recent AIG acquisition documented here is Validus Holdings, Ltd., in 2018, for $5.56.
Glatfelter Insurance Group
2018
Why
Acquisition of premier US managing general agency (MGA) specializing in public entities and emergency services.
Outcome
Consolidated AIG's leadership in specialty commercial program business.
Lexington Insurance Company
1987
Why
Acquisition of premier Boston-based specialty excess and surplus lines underwriter.
Outcome
Lexington grew into the largest and most profitable surplus lines carrier in the United States.
AIG's Growth & Acquisition Strategy
AIG is executing a focused three-pillar growth strategy: (1) Capitalizing on surging market demand in excess & surplus (E&S) commercial lines through Lexington Insurance, capturing high-margin middle-market commercial property risks flowing out of admitted carrier markets; (2) Expanding multinational commercial programs for international enterprise clients navigating geopolitical supply-chain re-shoring and clean energy infrastructure projects; and (3) Deploying enterprise machine-learning underwriting models (AIG Next) to automate intake, contract wording analysis, and digital policy issuance.
How AIG Makes Money
AIG operates a disciplined, high-capacity global commercial property and casualty business model organized into two primary divisions within General Insurance: (1) Commercial Insurance (~75% of premiums), which underwrites commercial property, general liability, financial lines (D&O/E&O), cyber risk, marine, aerospace, and energy infrastructure across North America and International markets; and (2) Personal Insurance (~25%), which underwrites high-net-worth personal property (Private Client Group partnership), travel insurance, and personal accident/health. AIG commands an extraordinary market position through its wholly owned subsidiary Lexington Insurance Company—the largest surplus lines underwriter in the United States—which underwrites high-risk, complex commercial exposures that standard admitted carriers decline. AIG monetizes its platform through gross written premiums, net earned premiums, reinsurance quota-share commissions, and investment returns across its $90+ billion general investment portfolio.
AIG Acquisitions FAQ
Why did AIG spin off Corebridge Financial?
AIG spun off Corebridge Financial to separate its life and retirement business from its property and casualty operations, eliminating conglomerate discounts.
What was the Validus Holdings acquisition in 2018?
AIG acquired Bermuda reinsurer Validus Holdings for $5.56 billion in 2018 to gain access to Lloyd's of London syndicates and specialty crop underwriting.
Why did AIG sell Validus Re to RenaissanceRe in 2023?
AIG sold Validus Re to RenaissanceRe for approximately $3 billion to reduce catastrophe volatility and redeploy capital into primary commercial insurance.
What strategic value did the $5.56 billion Validus acquisition bring to AIG?
Acquiring Validus in 2018 gave AIG leading catastrophe reinsurance capabilities in Bermuda and Talbot syndicate access at Lloyd's of London, substantially expanding international specialty lines.
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