American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a multinational finance and insurance corporation with operations in more than 80 countries. Founded in 1919 in Shanghai, China, by Cornelius Vander Starr, AIG has grown to become one of the world's largest insurers. The company serves commercial, institutional, and individual customers through its extensive General Insurance and Life & Retirement business units. AIG's mission is to be its clients' most valued insurer, providing expertise, risk management solutions, and reliable claims service. After facing significant challenges during the 2008 financial crisis, the company underwent a major restructuring to stabilize its operations and refocus on its core insurance businesses.

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