American Finl Group Inc Ohio Stock Price, News & Analysis

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announces the retirement of David P. Faeth, Assistant Vice President, effective May 2022, after 36 years with the company. Faeth started in AFG’s Tax Department in 1985, later moving to the annuity business and then to Corporate Development. He was a key figure in Enterprise Risk Management and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Faeth holds a Bachelor's in Accounting and an MBA, and is a Certified Public Accountant in Ohio. The company focuses on specialized commercial property and casualty insurance through the Great American Insurance Group.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share, payable on January 25, 2022, to shareholders on record as of January 14, 2022. This move reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders. AFG primarily operates in the property and casualty insurance sector through its subsidiary Great American Insurance Group.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) declared a special one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share, payable on December 30, 2021, to shareholders of record as of December 24, 2021. This payment will total approximately $170 million. This special dividend complements the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share, which was last paid on October 25, 2021. In total, AFG has declared $26.00 per share in special dividends for 2021, demonstrating strong financial health and confidence in future growth.

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announces a virtual investor forum hosted by Wolfe Research on December 14, 2021. Co-CEOs Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, CFO Brian S. Hertzman, and Executive VP Anthony J. Mercurio from Great American Insurance Group will participate. Although there will be no company presentation, investor materials will be available on AFG’s Investor Relations website prior to the conference. American Financial Group, based in Cincinnati, specializes in property and casualty insurance through its Great American Insurance Group.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announced that Co-CEOs Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, along with CFO Brian S. Hertzman, will participate in the 2021 Morgan Stanley Virtual Insurance Corporate Access Day on November 22, 2021. There will be no formal presentation, but several investor meetings will take place. Relevant investor materials will be available on AFG's Investor Relations page prior to the event. AFG specializes in property and casualty insurance through the Great American Insurance Group, which has historic roots dating back to 1872.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has announced the appointment of Amy Y. Murray to its Board of Directors, bringing over 35 years of leadership experience in both corporate and governmental sectors. She previously led Asian business development for Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and has held significant roles in local and federal government. Additionally, Virginia C. Drosos will step down from the board in December 2021 to pursue another opportunity. AFG's co-CEOs expressed confidence in Murray’s abilities to contribute positively to the company’s future.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announced an investor forum on November 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. (ET), in New York City. The forum will feature key executives, including Co-CEO Carl H. Lindner III, CFO Brian S. Hertzman, and EVP David L. Thompson Jr., representing the Great American Insurance Group. No formal company presentation will occur; however, investor materials will be available on the AFG Investor Relations website prior to the meeting. AFG specializes in property and casualty insurance, with operations dating back to 1872.

American Financial Group (AFG) reported strong third-quarter results for 2021, with net earnings per share of $2.56, reflecting a year-over-year increase from $1.86. Core net operating earnings reached $2.71 per share, a 96% increase. The company declared a special cash dividend of $4.00 per share, payable on November 22, 2021, bringing total special dividends for the year to $24.00 per share. AFG's annualized return on equity stood at 16.6%, with excess capital of approximately $3.0 billion. Full-year core earnings guidance was revised upwards to $10.10 - $10.70 per share.

American Financial Group (AFG) will release its 2021 Q3 results on November 2, 2021, after 5:00 p.m. ET. Investors can access the results on AFG’s website. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for November 3, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. ET, with access available via telephone or internet. The call will include a toll-free number, and replays will be available until November 10, 2021. AFG operates primarily in property and casualty insurance through the Great American Insurance Group.