AIG appoints China CEO from Mercer

American International Group (AIG) has appointed Lisa Sun as CEO of AIG Insurance Company China.

Sun joins AIG from Mercer, where most recently she was CEO of Mercer’s Hong Kong & South and East Asia Zone.

Sun will be based in Shanghai and report to Chris Townsend, CEO international general insurance.

“China is a core growth market for AIG,” Townsend said. “I am pleased to welcome Lisa back to AIG to take on the important role of leading our China business. I look forward to working closely with Lisa and the team in this dynamic region.”

Lisa previously held executive roles at Zurich and Liberty Mutual. Earlier in her career, Lisa was deputy chief actuary and vice president for worldwide accident and health for AIG Life Companies.

Sun is replacing Eric Zheng who is leaving AIG to pursue other opportunities.