American General Life Names Senior Vice President of Marketing

American General Life Cos. said it has named Peter Delehanty as senior vice president of marketing for its life, annuity and accident and health businesses.

Delehanty will be responsible for all marketing and product management activities, including marketing strategies, research, analysis, promotion and management of American General products. He will lead the development of a strategic marketing direction that translates into business-building strategies and integrated marketing programs, American General said in a statement.

Delehanty brings more than 30 years of experience to American General, most recently as chief marketing officer and vice president, marketing for institutional markets at Hartford Life Insurance Co. American General is the marketing name for the insurance companies and affiliates making up the domestic life operations of American International Group Inc.

American General Life Insurance Co. has a current Best's Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent).

(By Caroline Saucer, editor, BestWeek: [email protected])