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American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is an Ohio-based holding company focused on specialty property and casualty insurance through Great American Insurance Group and related subsidiaries. This news page compiles company-issued press releases and other public announcements that shed light on AFG’s operating performance, capital management and financing activities.
Readers can find updates on quarterly and annual results, where American Financial Group reports net earnings, core net operating earnings, returns on equity, underwriting profit and combined ratios for its specialty property and casualty operations. These releases often break out performance by Property & Transportation, Specialty Casualty and Specialty Financial groups, including commentary on catastrophe losses, renewal pricing and premium trends.
The news flow also covers dividend declarations, including regular quarterly cash dividends and occasional special, one-time cash dividends on AFG common stock. Press releases specify the dividend amount per share, record date and payment date, and management commentary links these distributions to the company’s capital management strategy and level of excess capital.
In addition, visitors will see announcements related to capital markets and ratings activity, such as new senior note offerings, use of proceeds, and credit rating actions by agencies like AM Best. These items provide context on AFG’s financial leverage, interest coverage and the assessment of its subsidiaries’ balance sheet strength and operating performance.
Other items may include notices of conference calls and webcasts to discuss results, as well as participation in investor conferences and meetings. Investors and analysts who follow AFG stock can use this page as a centralized source for the company’s official news, earnings information and capital actions over time.
American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has announced its leadership team's participation in the upcoming 2025 Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) Conference on March 4, 2025. Co-CEOs Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, along with CFO Brian S. Hertzman, will conduct investor meetings at the conference.
While no formal presentation is planned, AFG will make investor materials available on their website's Investor Relations page prior to the conference. The company, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates through Great American Insurance Group, specializing in commercial property and casualty insurance products for businesses. The group's history dates back to 1872 with the establishment of Great American Insurance Company.
American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors. Craig Lindner Jr. and David L. Thompson Jr. have been elected as new Directors. James E. Evans will not seek reelection at the 2025 Annual Meeting but will continue as Executive Consultant.
Craig Lindner Jr., currently Divisional President of AFG Real Estate Investments since 2017, manages the company's real estate portfolio and commercial mortgages. He joined AFG in 2002 and has 20 years of experience in real estate investing and insurance.
David L. Thompson serves as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Operating Officer of Great American Insurance Company, AFG's flagship property and casualty insurance company. He has been with Great American since 2006, overseeing specialty property and casualty businesses and corporate reinsurance operations.
American Financial Group (AFG) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2024 results, with net earnings of $3.03 per share in Q4 and $10.57 per share for the full year. Core net operating earnings reached $3.12 per share in Q4 2024, up from $2.84 in Q4 2023, driven by higher P&C net investment income and improved returns on alternative investments.
The company achieved a full-year ROE of 19.0% and maintained strong underwriting performance with an 89.0% combined ratio in Q4. AFG's specialty P&C operations saw premium growth, with full-year gross and net written premiums increasing by 9% and 7% respectively, setting new records. Average renewal pricing excluding workers' compensation increased by 8%.
AFG returned approximately $791 million to shareholders in 2024, including $545 million in special dividends ($6.50 per share). The company's book value per share was $53.18 at year-end, with growth in book value plus dividends reaching 23.0% for the year.
American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has announced its participation in the BofA Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The company's Co-Chief Executive Officers, Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, along with Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Brian S. Hertzman, will attend the conference.
While AFG will not deliver a formal presentation, the company plans to conduct several investor meetings during the event. Investors can access the meeting materials through the Events section on AFG's Investor Relations webpage at www.AFGinc.com. These materials will be made available shortly before the conference begins.
American Financial Group (AFG) has announced its upcoming conference call and webcast to discuss its 2024 fourth quarter and full year results. The financial results will be released after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, and will be available on AFG's website.
The company will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss these results. Participants can access the call through two methods:
- By telephone: Attendees must register online to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN
- Via internet: The call and accompanying webcast slides will be broadcast live through AFG's website
A replay of the webcast will be made available approximately two hours after the call's completion through the same website link.
American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has announced its latest quarterly dividend declaration. The company will pay a regular dividend of $0.80 per share to shareholders of its Common Stock. The dividend will be distributed on January 24, 2025, to stockholders who are recorded as holders as of January 14, 2025.
American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has announced its leadership's participation in two upcoming investor events. The company's Co-CEOs Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, along with CFO Brian S. Hertzman, will attend the 2024 Raymond James Virtual Insurance Conference on November 12, 2024. Additionally, on November 21, 2024, Carl H. Lindner III, John B. Berding, David L. Thompson, Jr., and Brian S. Hertzman will meet with investors at a Dowling & Partners forum in New York City at 1:00 p.m. (ET). While no company presentations are scheduled, investor materials for both events will be available on AFG's website prior to the meetings.
American Financial Group (AFG) reported third quarter 2024 net earnings of $181 million ($2.16 per share), compared to $177 million ($2.09 per share) in Q3 2023. Core net operating earnings were $194 million ($2.31 per share), down from $208 million ($2.45 per share) in Q3 2023. The decrease was primarily due to higher catastrophe losses from Hurricane Helene and lower favorable prior year reserve development. The company achieved an annualized core operating return of 16%. The Board declared a special dividend of $4.00 per share, payable November 26, 2024. Third quarter gross and net written premiums increased 19% and 14% respectively, driven by the Crop Risk Services acquisition.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) has announced its conference call and webcast to discuss 2024 third quarter results. The company expects to release its results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The release will be available on AFG's website at www.AFGinc.com. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Participants can access the call via telephone by registering online or through AFG's website. The call and accompanying webcast slides will also be broadcast live over the internet. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the call's completion. AFG is a Cincinnati-based insurance holding company primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance through its Great American Insurance Group subsidiary.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) has announced a regular dividend declaration of $0.80 per share on its Common Stock. The dividend is set to be paid on October 25, 2024, to shareholders of record as of October 15, 2024. This dividend represents a 12.7% increase over the annual rate that has been in effect since the fourth quarter of 2023, as previously announced by the company.