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AIG agrees to buy Everest's Chilean insurer, closes Colombia deal

The purchases extend AIG's commercial lines in two of Latin America's largest corporate insurance markets as Everest refocuses on reinsurance and wholesale business.

M&A News deals deskFinancials / Insurance · Americas, Latin America30 Oct 2026

American International Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Everest Compañía de Seguros Generales Chile from Everest Group and has completed its acquisition of Everest's Colombian insurance operations, the company said on 30 October 2026.

Why American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is buying Everest Compañía de Seguros Generales Chile S.A. (from Everest Group)

AIG said Everest Chile, which serves corporate and upper-middle-market clients in property, energy, marine, financial lines and casualty, expands its commercial insurance capabilities in the region. Everest is selling its commercial retail insurance operations to concentrate on reinsurance and wholesale and specialty insurance.

“Our acquisition of Everest Chile represents another important step in expanding our commercial insurance capabilities”Jon Hancock, Executive Vice President and CEO, General Insurance, AIG

Deal terms and financing

AIG subsidiaries will acquire Everest Chile's licensed operations, employees and ongoing insurance business. Financial terms were not disclosed for either transaction.

Regulatory approvals and timing

The Chilean acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions; Everest's quarterly report says early 2027.

Market context

AIG described Colombia and Chile as the fourth- and fifth-largest corporate insurance markets in Latin America.

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