American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global insurance company providing life insurance, mortgage insurance, property and casualty insurance, retirement products and other financial services. Founded in 1919 as general insurance agency American Asiatic Underwriters, the company acquired its current title following incorporation in 1967. Operating in over 130 countries globally, AIG employs 66,400 staff and is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.