Press Release
AIG Announces Hinako Shibuno as an AIG Ambassador
TOKYO – June 20, 2024 – American International Group, Inc. (AIG) today announced that it hassigned a sponsorship agreement with professional golfer and 2019 AIG Women’s OpenChampion, Hinako Shibuno, as its newest AIG Ambassador.

AIG’s connection to Hinako dates back to 2019, when, in her first international tournament, her
breakthrough victory and first major title coincided with AIG becoming the title sponsor of the AIG
Women’s Open. Since that historic win, as the first Japanese player in over four decades to wina major golf tournament, Hinako has competed in every AIG Women’s Open to date, gaining athird-place finish in 2022. As she continues to set the standard by demonstrating her skills on theinternational golf circuit, she will participate for the first time as an AIG Ambassador in her
appearance at the 2024 AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews – the home of golf – between August
21 and 25.
Hinako’s friendly and positive disposition both on and off the green has been an inspiration topeople of all ages across Japan and around the world. Originally from Okayama Prefecture, she

1began her professional career in 2018 and rose to prominence as she took on the challenge ofmultiple international tournaments while always continuing to pursue growth and deliver
excellence. AIG and Hinako’s shared values and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
are the foundations to this unique partnership.
“Our partnership embodies the strong ties between AIG and Hinako dating back to her fantastic
international debut win in 2019 at the AIG Women’s Open played at Woburn Golf Club. Her talent,
integrity and commitment to leading by example makes her a wonderful AIG Ambassador inJapan and a role model for the next generation. I look forward to seeing Hinako represent AIG asan Ambassador both on and off the green,” said James Nash, President and CEO, AIG General
Insurance, AIG Japan Holdings.
“As the title sponsor of the AIG Women’s Open, a tournament I feel strongly connected to, I am
pleased to have my relationship with AIG come full circle and to have the opportunity to represent
AIG as an Ambassador. This is an exciting opportunity for me to partner with a leading globalinsurance organization with a long history and a unique presence in the insurance market inJapan,” said Hinako Shibuno.
###About AIG
American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG provides
insurance solutions that help businesses and individuals in approximately 190 countries and jurisdictions
protect their assets and manage risks through AIG operations and network partners.

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Profile: Hinako Shibuno
Hometown:

Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

Date of Birth:

November 15, 1998

Professional Debut:

July 2018

Affiliation:

SuntoryCareer Highlights (Japan)

Stanley Ladies Open 2021 – Winner
Hisako Higuchi Mitsubishi Electric Ladies Open – Winner

Career Highlights (International)

US Women’s Open 2024 – Second
AIG Women’s Open 2022 – Third
US Women’s Open 2020 – Fourth
AIG Women’s Open 2019 – WinnerRankings

2019 Annual Prize Money Ranking – Second
2019 Mercedes-Benz Ranking – First
2019 LPGA Mercedes-Benz Player of the Year3