MphasiS To Acquire AIG Systems Solutions

MphasiS has reached a definitive agreement to acquire AIG Systems Solutions (AIGSS), part of American International Group. AIGSS is an India-based provider of IT services and solutions to AIG companies worldwide. The transaction is subject to legal and statutory requirements.

Over 39 percent of MphasiS’ revenues are from the Financial Services and Insurance (FSI) vertical. This transaction further strengthens the FSI industry offerings of MphasiS with an enhanced Insurance solutions portfolio. The acquisition of AIGSS will help MphasiS augment its capabilities for the insurance industry and offer domain solutions.

The insurance industry today is faced with increased pressures such as consolidation, regulatory changes and shrinking margins. The acquisition of AIGSS will allow MphasiS to leverage the combined capabilities to offer industry-specific solutions. The expanded team will provide innovative services focused around improving customer service, enhancing operational efficiencies, reducing time-to-market and increasing customer satisfaction for insurance clients.

Based in Chennai and Kolkata, AIGSS has more than 800 employees and provides IT services to AIG and its member companies. AIGSS’ service offerings include application development and maintenance, application implementation, testing, product development and support. AIGSS is engaged across a variety of technology and application domains, including CRM, Identity Management, Human Resources Management System, Content Management, Business Process Management, Quality Assurance, Testing and Portal Development.

“MphasiS has a strong presence in the insurance vertical, this acquisition further strengthens our ability to add greater value to insurance clients,” said Ganesh Ayyar, chief executive officer of MphasiS. “We look forward to welcoming 800 new employees as part of the MphasiS family.”

“Progressive insurance companies are transforming themselves to capitalise on the changing market. This acquisition gives MphasiS the depth and breadth required to be the preferred partner in their IT transformation,” said Gopinathan Padmanabhan, president, Applications Services Business Unit, MphasiS.