Business Wire, Feb 7, 2000
Business/Technology Editors
FAIRFAX, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 7, 2000
Latin Americans Can Now Apply for Insurance and Obtain Quotes
through the ZonaFinanciera.com Site
ZonaFinanciera.com, the leading provider of online financial services and information for Latin America, today announced a strategic alliance with American International Group, Inc. (AIG) in which auto and home owners insurance provided by AIG member companies will be offered in select Latin American countries through the ZonaFinanciera.com site. AIG, the leading U.S.-based international insurance organization, operates the largest and most extensive Latin American network of any international insurer.
The agreement will enable customers in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela and Colombia to obtain quotes and apply for auto and homeowners insurance online from AIG member companies through the ZonaFinanciera.com site. ZonaFinanciera.com plans to offer quotes and applications for the auto and home owners insurance from AIG member companies through its site by the end of the first quarter of 2000.
&uot;This agreement represents a substantial effort by ZonaFinanciera.com to offer Internet users the most complete range of financial services in Spanish, Portuguese and English,&uot; said Greg S. Keough, ZonaFinanciera.com’s chief executive officer. &uot;AIG is one of the most respected companies in the insurance industry and is a great addition to our lineup of financial service providers.&uot;
&uot;With ZonaFinanciera.com’s large base of highly qualified users and experience in servicing the Latin American market, this agreement presents an opportunity for AIG member companies to enhance our product distribution in the region,&uot; said Martin J. Sullivan, AIG executive vice president, Foreign General Insurance. &uot;The agreement furthers AIG’s commitment to capitalizing on electronic commerce to enhance distribution, attract new customers and service existing customers worldwide.&uot;
About American International Group
AIG is the leading U.S.-based international insurance organization and the largest underwriter of commercial and industrial insurance in the United States. Its member companies write property, casualty, marine, life and financial lines insurance in approximately 130 countries and jurisdictions, and are engaged in a range of financial services and investment management businesses. American International Group, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in London, Paris, Switzerland and Tokyo.
About ZonaFinanciera.com
Founded in 1997, ZonaFinanciera.com is the premier provider of online personal financial products and services in Latin America and also covers the U.S
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