AIG’s Top Lawyer Gets Government Affairs Role as Pandemic Rages

American International Group Inc. announced Thursday that General Counsel Luciana “Lucy” Fato will take on the additional role of global head of communications and government affairs.

She will report to outgoing AIG CEO Brian Duperreault and president Peter Zaffino, the latter of whom was tapped last month to take over March 1 as CEO.

Fato’s elevation in AIG’s C-suite comes as major insurers across the U.S. seek federal legislation that could reimburse them for paying out on business interruption claims stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

Insurance company Chubb Ltd., which has been at the forefront on some ...