Of the 11 insured, six have been evacuated by charter aircraft, with logistics handled by AHA's medical and assistance services partner, International SOS. One AHA client is under medical supervision in China and is to be evacuated as soon as medically feasible. The remains of the four victims that perished as a result of the accident are in the process of being repatriated to Malaysia.
The estimated cost of the special medical aircraft charter is approximately RM1 million (USD$300,000). The evacuation and repatriation costs of all those insured under AIG Assist will be completely covered by their policies. The average travel insurance policy cost for those evacuated was RM100 (US$27).
The Chief Executive Officer of AHA Malaysia, Mr. Brad Bennett said: "Our heartfelt condolences go out to those who have suffered as a result of this unfortunate event. With our service partner, International SOS, we will do our utmost to ensure that our clients are properly cared for and given the best possible support."
AIG Assist is the leading travel insurance product in Malaysia and across Asia, trusted by over 1 million travelers annually.
American Home Assurance Company established a branch operation in Malaysia (AHA) in 1953 to offer general insurance products. Over the years, the company grew rapidly and today has a network of 13 branch offices throughout the country.
AHA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group Inc. (AIG).
American International Group, Inc. (AIG), world leaders in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In the United States, AIG companies are the largest underwriters of commercial and industrial insurance and AIG American General is a top-ranked life insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of retirement services, financial services and asset management around the world. AIG?s financial services businesses include aircraft leasing, financial products, trading and market making. AIG?s growing global consumer finance business is led in the United States by American General Finance. AIG also has one of the largest U.S. retirement services businesses through AIG SunAmerica and AIG VALIC, and is a leader in asset management for the individual and institutional markets, with specialized investment management capabilities in equities, fixed income, alternative investments and real estate. AIG's common stock is listed in the U.S. on the New York Stock Exchange as well as the stock exchanges in London, Paris, Switzerland and Tokyo.
Issued by American Home Assurance Company Malaysia Branch.
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