How AIG Is Reinventing Insurance With AI | Peter Zaffino

About this episode

Peter Zaffino discusses his role as CEO of AIG and the challenges of leading a global insurance company.

What does it take to run a company where the business is risk itself? In conversation with Joubin Mirzadegan, Peter Zaffino shares what the role demands at AIG, including high stakes decisions, constant responsibility, and sacrifice. This episode looks at his journey as CEO ahead of his transition to Executive Chairman this June. Leading at a global scale across 200+ countries. Guest: Peter Zaffino Connect with Peter Zaffino LinkedIn Connect with Joubin: X LinkedIn Email: grit@kleinerperkins.com Follow on LinkedIn Follow on X ​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

People in this episode

Host: Joubin Mirzadegan

Guest: Peter Zaffino

Topics covered

• insurance
• AI
• leadership
• risk management
• business strategy

Keywords

• AIG
• insurance
• AI
• leadership
• Peter Zaffino
• business risk
• global scale

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AIG, Kleiner Perkins

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