AIG Rugby Safety Awards Finalists Announced

AIG Rugby Safety Awards Finalists Announced

Auckland, 19 November 2014 – American International Group (NYSE:AIG), the Official Insurance Partner of New Zealand Rugby, today announced the six finalists for the AIG Rugby Safety Awards. Each club will receive US$5,000 to help improve safety at their rugby club, with the overall winner receiving a further US$20,000.

The entries were judged in London by three current All Blacks players - Charles Piutau, Victor Vito, James Parsons - and legend Sean Fitzpatrick.

The awards program, which launched Wednesday 20 August 2014, across six global regions (Europe, North America, Australasia, South America, Asia and Africa), invited rugby clubs to submit videos and photographs showcasing how they are improving safety at their rugby club.

The six winning entries, receiving the most points were Poneke Football Club (New Zealand), Rye Rugby (USA), Melbourne High School (Australia), Projeto UMRio (Brazil), Waiheke Island (New Zealand) and Leones de San Marcos (Peru). The finalists will be showcased at www.AIG.com/SafeRugby until 25 November for the public to vote for the overall winner.

Speaking about the awards, Daniel Glantz, Global Head of Sponsorship at AIG commented, “The AIG Rugby Safety Awards have encouraged conversation around safety in rugby, and we are extremely proud of all the clubs who took part.”

AIG is committed to growing the game of rugby around the world by taking the sport to new territories and encouraging young people to participate. AIG, who also supports USA Rugby, the Japanese Rugby Federation, and youth programs such as Play Rugby USA, is aiming to highlight the importance of safe practice, to help ensure safer rugby globally.

About AIG’s Sponsorship of New Zealand Rugby
AIG is the Official Insurance Partner of six New Zealand Rugby teams: the All Blacks, Maori All Blacks, All Blacks Sevens, New Zealand Black Ferns (women’s fifteens), New Zealand Women’s Sevens, and New Zealand Under 20.

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading international insurance organization serving customers in more than 130 countries. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional, and individual customers through one of the most extensive worldwide property-casualty networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life insurance and retirement services in the United States. AIG common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Additional information about AIG can be found at www.aig.com

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