Zurich to appoint David Fike as CEO of Cover-More Group after acquiring AIG Travel business
Jul 04, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Zurich Insurance Group
Acquired Company
American International Group (AIG)
Description
Zurich-owned global travel insurance and assistance provider, Cover-More Group, announced the appointment of David Fike as the new CEO. This move comes following Zurich's recent agreement to acquire AIG's global personal travel insurance and assistance business, which will be combined with Cover-More Group and significantly expand Zurich's travel insurance and assistance footprint in the U.S.
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