AIG hires The Hartford's Sabra Purtill for newly created deputy CFO role

American International Group (AIG) has appointed The Hartford's Sabra Purtill in a newly created role of deputy CFO, head of treasury, investor & rating agency relations, and corporate development.

She will oversee AIG’s engagement with key financial stakeholders, including ratings agencies and the investor community. Additionally, she will oversee AIG’s treasury and credit banking functions and coordinate with the businesses regarding corporate development.

Purtill will be based in New York and report to Mark Lyons, AIG’s executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Purtill joins AIG from The Hartford Financial Services Group, where she has served for the past eight years, most recently as senior vice president, investor relations & treasurer. In this capacity, she managed rating agency, credit and investment banking and investor relationships. Previously, she was managing director, investor relations & communications at Assured Guaranty, and prior to that was a corporate finance officer at ACE (now known as Chubb).

“Sabra is a recognised leader who brings to AIG extensive experience within the insurance industry and strong finance, treasury, and communication expertise. Aligning our investor and ratings agency relations, treasury and corporate development functions will enhance our ability to serve AIG’s businesses as we continue to deliver on our strategic, financial and operational objectives,” said Lyons.

Purtill commented: “I am honored to join AIG at this important time. I look forward to working with Mark and colleagues across AIG, contributing to both executing the company’s growth initiatives and to helping investors understand and evaluate AIG’s progress toward our strategic and financial goals.”

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