American International Group (AIG) has announced the appointment of Allison Barrett as global head of multinational, General Insurance. Barrett will join the company Dec. 09 and will report to Michael Price, head of global service businesses and global chief operating officer for General Insurance.

In her new role, Barrett will drive the execution of General Insurance’s multinational strategic plan and lead the delivery of AIG’s multinational expertise and capabilities to its global clients and distribution partners.

“Our longstanding commitment to innovating products and services for our multinational clients is a core part of AIG’s differentiated value,” Price said. “Allison’s technical expertise in developing global risk transfer solutions and her track record of leading teams that deliver superior client service ideally qualify her to lead this vital organization.”

“For many years, AIG’s multinational capabilities have been industry-leading,” Barrett said. “I am proud to join General Insurance and its highly talented global multinational team as we continue to create best-in-class solutions for our multinational clients and broker partners.”

Barrett joins AIG from Willis Towers Watson, where she served as managing director and global head of the company’s financial institutions business within the financial, executive and professional risk specialty group. She has also served as vice president for Marsh’s US financial and professional liability practice. She began her career as a legislative assistant on Capitol Hill.