AIG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AIG Life Uk is a leading provider of protection, pensions, mortgages, investments and wealth management services. AIG Life Uk is a trading style of American Life Insurance Company (ALICO), formed in 1921 and originally based in Shanghai, China of what would later become American International Group, Inc. (AIG). After World War II, it turned its sights towards Europe & the rest of the world, offering life and accident and health insurance to the local nationals. In 1951, Asia Life changed its name to American Life Insurance Company.           AIG Direct is a trading name of UNAT Direct Insurance Management Limited, which is a member company of AIG. Today, AIG Life as part of ALICO Group conducts business in over 50 countries and territories around the world, operating exclusively outside the United States. In recent years, ALICO & AIG have expanded its presence in the Uk which continues to grow and provides a strong base on which to develop and offer products to customers via its Uk office operation in Croydon. AIG are also current shirt sponsors of Manchester United. In 2008 AIG during credit crisis required $85 billion refinancing from US Federal reserve. AIG Life offers various protection policies including over 50 + life cover, Business Employee Protection, basic Critical Illness plans like Wellwoman cover & various accident & sickness policies. AIG Life in the 2000's has a multi-product & channel capability across the UK. In the UK its product range includes distribution via its own sales force, brokers or via 3rd party plans like Pax life insurance. Looking in 2008 to compare AIGLife against other Uk Insurers > Need a Competitive Life or Critical Illness Insurance Quote ?