AmericanInternational Group Inc. has appointed Peter Solmssen executivevice president and general counsel, effective Oct. 18.
Solmssen will oversee the global legal, compliance,regulatory and government affairs functions of the insurer in his new position.He will also serve as a member of AIG's executive leadership team.
Previously, Solmssen served as general counsel and head ofcorporate, legal and compliance for Siemens AG.