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American Financial Group, Inc. reported a net earnings per share of $2.89 for the first quarter of 2024, including $0.13 per share from after-tax non-core items. The company achieved a first quarter annualized ROE of 21.2% and a core net operating earnings per share of $2.76. Additionally, there was an 8% growth in net written premiums, and the first quarter Specialty calendar year combined ratio was 90.1%. AFG's book value per share was $50.57 at the end of March 2024, with cash dividends of $3.21 per share paid during the first quarter. The company's growth in book value per share plus dividends for the first quarter was 5.6%.
