American Financial Group Inc (N:AFG)

Apr 10, 2024 04:45 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2024 First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2024 first quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Apr 01, 2024 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2024, to holders of record on April 15, 2024.
Mar 05, 2024 09:00 am ET
Robert A. Dee and Joseph C. Alter Promoted within American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert (Bob) A. Dee to Vice President & Controller and Joseph (Joe) C. Alter to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary.
Feb 27, 2024 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Roger K. Newport as a director. In addition, Terry S. Jacobs has notified the Board of his intention not to stand for re-election at the 2024 Annual Meeting and retire from the Board at that time.
Feb 14, 2024 04:45 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2024 Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2024 Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) Conference on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Feb 06, 2024 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2023 fourth quarter net earnings of $263 million ($3.13 per share) compared to $276 million ($3.24 per share) in the 2022 fourth quarter. Net earnings for the 2023 fourth quarter included net after-tax non-core realized gains of $25 million ($0.29 per share). By comparison, net earnings for the 2022 fourth quarter included net after-tax non-core realized gains of $21 million ($0.25 per share). Net earnings for the full year of 2023 were $10.05 per share, compared to $10.53 per share in 2022. Other details may be found in the table on th
Jan 30, 2024 09:23 am ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the BofA Securities 2024 Financial Services Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the BofA Securities 2024 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Jan 16, 2024 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2023 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jan 02, 2024 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2024, to holders of record on January 15, 2024.
Dec 15, 2023 04:29 pm ET
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of American Financial Group, Inc. and Its Key Operating Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Great American Insurance Company and its pooling affiliates, collectively referred to as Great American Insurance Companies (Great American). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) [NYSE: AFG]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
Nov 16, 2023 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2023 BMO Capital Markets Insurance Summit
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2023 BMO Capital Markets Virtual Insurance Summit on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Nov 03, 2023 09:08 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that John B. Berding, President, American Financial Group, and David L. Thompson, Jr., President & Chief Operating Officer, Great American Insurance Group, along with Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, American Financial Group, will meet with investors in a forum hosted by Dowling & Partners in New York City at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Nov 01, 2023 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2023 third quarter net earnings of $177 million ($2.09 per share) compared to $165 million ($1.93 per share) in the 2022 third quarter. Net earnings for the 2023 third quarter included net after-tax non-core items that reduced net income by $31 million ($0.36 per share loss). By comparison, net earnings for the 2022 third quarter included after-tax non-core items that reduced net income by $27 million ($0.31 per share loss). Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
Oct 11, 2023 04:45 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2023 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2023 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Oct 02, 2023 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2023, to holders of record on October 13, 2023. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12.7% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2022.
Aug 23, 2023 04:45 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Increases Annual Common Stock Dividend by 12.7%; Eighteenth Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s regular annual dividend to $2.84 from $2.52 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.71 per share of common stock beginning in October 2023. The new dividend rate is a 12.7% increase over the declared rate. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last eighteen years. The ten-year compound annual growth rate in AFG’s regular annual dividends paid is 12.4%.
Aug 16, 2023 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2023 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2023 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
Aug 02, 2023 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2023 second quarter net earnings of $200 million ($2.34 per share) compared to $167 million ($1.96 per share) for the 2022 second quarter. Net earnings for the 2023 second quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $1 million ($0.02 per share loss), and a $1 million loss ($0.02 per share loss) on retirement of debt. By comparison, net earnings in the 2022 second quarter included net after-tax non-core items that reduced net income by $76 million ($0.89 per share loss). Other details may be found in the table on
Jul 12, 2023 04:45 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2023 Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2023 second quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jul 03, 2023 01:30 pm ET
American Financial Group and American International Group Announce Completion of AFG’s Purchase of Crop Risk Services from AIG
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) and American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) announced today that AFG completed the purchase of Crop Risk Services (“CRS”) from AIG.
Jul 03, 2023 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2023 to holders of record on July 14, 2023.
Jun 27, 2023 09:15 am ET
Jason J. Maney Named Executive Vice President of American Money Management
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Jason J. Maney was named Executive Vice President of American Money Management Corporation (“AMMC”), AFG’s subsidiary providing investment management services to AFG, its insurance subsidiaries and certain third-party investment entities. Mr. Maney joined AMMC as an investment professional in 2002 after several years in the public accounting and insurance industries and has served as Senior Vice President of AMMC since 2011.
Jun 27, 2023 09:00 am ET
John B. Berding Named President of American Financial Group
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that John B. Berding has been elected President of AFG, effective immediately. Mr. Berding will continue to serve as President of American Money Management Corporation (“AMMC”), AFG’s subsidiary providing investment management services to AFG, its insurance subsidiaries and certain third-party investment entities, in addition to his new role. Mr. Berding assumes this leadership role at AFG that was previously jointly held by Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, who continue to serve as AFG’s Co-Chief Executive Officers. With this
May 30, 2023 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the 2023 Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2023 Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
May 02, 2023 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2023 first quarter net earnings of $212 million ($2.49 per share) compared to $290 million ($3.40 per share) for the 2022 first quarter. Net earnings for the 2023 first quarter included after-tax non-core net realized losses on securities of $37 million ($0.42 per share loss) and a $2 million gain ($0.02 per share) on retirement of debt. Comparatively, net earnings in the 2022 first quarter included after-tax non-core net realized losses on securities of $12 million ($0.14 per share loss) and a $1 million loss ($0.02 per share loss) on
May 02, 2023 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group and American International Group Reach Agreement for AFG’s Purchase of Crop Risk Services from AIG
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) and American International Group (NYSE: AIG) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby AFG will purchase Crop Risk Services (“CRS”) from AIG. CRS is a primary crop insurance general agent based in Decatur, Illinois, with 2022 gross written premiums of approximately $1.2 billion and is the seventh largest provider of multi-peril crop insurance in the United States, based on 2022 premiums.
Apr 11, 2023 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2023 First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2023 first quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Apr 03, 2023 09:22 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2023 to holders of record on April 14, 2023.
Feb 01, 2023 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2022 fourth quarter net earnings of $276 million ($3.24 per share) compared to $355 million ($4.18 per share) in the 2021 fourth quarter. Net earnings for the 2022 fourth quarter included after-tax non-core realized gains on securities of $21 million ($0.25 per share). By comparison, net earnings for the 2021 fourth quarter included $4 million ($0.06 per share) in after-tax non-core realized gains on securities. Net earnings for the full year of 2022 were $10.53 per share, compared to $23.30 per share in 2021. Other details may be found
Jan 24, 2023 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the BofA Securities 2023 Financial Services Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the BofA Securities 2023 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Jan 11, 2023 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2022 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jan 03, 2023 09:15 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2023 to holders of record on January 13, 2023.
Dec 16, 2022 04:05 pm ET
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of American Financial Group, Inc. and Its Key Operating Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Great American Insurance Company and its pooling affiliates, collectively referred to as Great American Insurance Companies (Great American). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (Cincinnati, OH) [NYSE: AFG]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
Nov 10, 2022 04:30 pm ET
Mark A. Weiss Promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel of American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark A. Weiss to Senior Vice President and General Counsel of American Financial Group, Inc., effective December 1, 2022.
Nov 02, 2022 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2022 third quarter net earnings of $165 million ($1.93 per share) compared to $219 million ($2.56 per share) in the 2021 third quarter. Net earnings for the 2022 third quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $28 million ($0.32 per share loss). By comparison, net earnings for the 2021 third quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $12 million ($0.15 per share loss). Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
Oct 27, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and David L. Thompson Jr, President & Chief Operating Officer, Great American Insurance Group, will meet with investors in a forum hosted by Dowling & Partners in New York City at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Oct 19, 2022 04:30 pm ET
Matthew J. Stevens Promoted to Assistant Vice President of American Financial Group
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew (Matt) J. Stevens to Assistant Vice President - Tax, effective November 1, 2022. Mr. Stevens succeeds H. Kim Baird, who will retire on January 3, 2023, after more than 38 years of distinguished service to the company.
Oct 12, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2022 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2022 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Oct 03, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2022 to holders of record on October 14, 2022. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12.5% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2021.
Sep 15, 2022 04:30 pm ET
Annette D. Gardner Promoted to Vice President and Treasurer of American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Annette D. Gardner to Vice President and Treasurer of American Financial Group and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Great American Insurance Company, effective September 19. Ms. Gardner succeeds David J. Witzgall, who will retire on January 3, 2023, after more than 38 years of distinguished service to the company.
Aug 24, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2022 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2022 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Aug 17, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Increases Annual Common Stock Dividend by 12.5%; Seventeenth Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s regular annual dividend to $2.52 from $2.24 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.63 per share of common stock beginning in October 2022. The new dividend rate represents a 12.5% increase over the annual rate paid thus far in 2022. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last seventeen years.
Aug 03, 2022 06:47 pm ET
CORRECTING and REPLACING American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
Seventh paragraph, first sentence of release should read: “AFG had approximately $1.1 billion of excess capital (including parent company cash and investments of approximately $750 million) at June 30, 2022.” (instead of “AFG had approximately $1.1 billion of excess capital (including parent company cash and investments of approximately $1.7 billion) at June 30, 2022.”)
Aug 03, 2022 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2022 second quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $167 million ($1.96 per share) compared to $1.0 billion ($11.70 per share) in the 2021 second quarter. Net earnings for the 2022 second quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $73 million ($0.86 per share loss), and other net after-tax non-core charges of $3 million ($0.03 per share loss). By comparison, net earnings in the 2021 second quarter included net favorable after-tax non-core items aggregating $797 million ($9.31 per share), primarily
Jul 13, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2022 Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2022 second quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jul 01, 2022 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2022 to holders of record on July 15, 2022.
May 25, 2022 09:08 am ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the 2022 Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2022 Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
May 04, 2022 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results, Redemption of Debt and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2022 first quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $290 million ($3.40 per share) compared to $419 million ($4.84 per share) for the 2021 first quarter. Net earnings for the 2022 first quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $12 million ($0.14 per share loss) and a $1 million loss ($0.02 per share loss) on retirement of debt. Comparatively, net earnings in the 2021 first quarter included $213 million ($2.46 per share) in after-tax non-core items, primarily related to our discontinued Annuity ope
Apr 13, 2022 04:35 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2022 First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2022 first quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Apr 01, 2022 09:34 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2022 to holders of record on April 15, 2022.
Mar 01, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on March 22, 2022, to holders of record on March 15, 2022. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $170 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share most recently paid on January 25, 2022.
Feb 22, 2022 08:54 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings at the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) 2022 Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) 2022 Conference, being held in Naples, Florida on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
Feb 09, 2022 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2021 fourth quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $355 million ($4.18 per share) compared to $692 million ($7.93 per share) for the 2020 fourth quarter. Net earnings for the 2021 fourth quarter included after-tax non-core realized gains on securities of $4 million ($0.06 per share). Comparatively, net earnings in the 2020 fourth quarter included $517 million ($5.92 per share) in after-tax non-core items, including discontinued operations. Beginning with the first quarter of 2021 and through the date of sale in May 2021, t
Jan 26, 2022 04:48 pm ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the Bank of America Securities 2022 Virtual Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Bank of America Securities 2022 Virtual Insurance Conference on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Jan 19, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2021 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jan 18, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Purchase of Verikai, Inc.
American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announced today the acquisition of Verikai, Inc. (“Verikai"), a machine learning and artificial intelligence company that utilizes a predictive risk tool for assessing insurance risk, effective December 2021. Verikai will continue to be led by its President and CEO, Jeff Chen. AFG paid approximately $120 million in cash at closing.
Jan 10, 2022 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces the Retirement of David P. Faeth, Assistant Vice President
American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announces the retirement of David (Dave) P. Faeth, Assistant Vice President, effective May 2022 after 36 years of service with the company.
Jan 03, 2022 09:15 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2022 to holders of record on January 14, 2022.
Dec 13, 2021 04:59 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on December 30, 2021, to holders of record on December 24, 2021. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $170 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share most recently paid on October 25, 2021. With this special dividend, the Company has declared $26.00 per sha
Dec 02, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Wolfe Research
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Anthony (Tony) J. Mercurio, Executive Vice President, Great American Insurance Group, will meet with investors in a virtual forum hosted by Wolfe Research on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
Nov 15, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the 2021 Morgan Stanley Virtual Insurance Corporate Access Day: Life and P&C
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2021 Morgan Stanley Virtual Insurance Corporate Access Day: Life and P&C on Monday, November 22, 2021.
Nov 10, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today announced a change in its Board of Directors, with the addition of Amy Y. Murray. In addition, Virginia C. (“Gina”) Drosos has informed the AFG Board of Directors of her desire to step down from her role as a current director of the Company in mid-December in order to pursue another board service opportunity.
Nov 05, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and David L. Thompson Jr., Executive Vice President, Great American Insurance Group, will meet with investors in a forum hosted by Dowling & Partners in New York City at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, November 18, 2021.
Nov 02, 2021 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2021 third quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $219 million ($2.56 per share) compared to $164 million ($1.86 per share) for the 2020 third quarter. Net earnings for the 2021 third quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $12 million ($0.15 per share loss). Comparatively, net earnings in the 2020 third quarter included net favorable after-tax non-core items of $43 million ($0.48 per share). Beginning with the first quarter of 2021 and through the date of sale in May 2021, the results of AFG’s
Oct 12, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2021 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2021 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Oct 01, 2021 09:10 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2021 to holders of record on October 15, 2021. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2020.
Sep 14, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $4.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 5, 2021, to holders of record on September 28, 2021. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $340 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend last paid in July 2021. AFG recently announced a 12% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.56 per share, beginn
Aug 27, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2021 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Virtual Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2021 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Virtual Insurance Conference on Friday, September 10, 2021.
Aug 20, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Increases Annual Common Stock Dividend by 12%; Sixteenth Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s regular annual dividend to $2.24 from $2.00 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.56 per share of common stock beginning in October 2021. The new dividend rate represents a 12% increase over the annual rate paid thus far in 2021. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last sixteen years.
Aug 03, 2021 05:01 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2021 second quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $1.0 billion ($11.70 per share) compared to $177 million ($1.97 per share) in the 2020 second quarter. Net earnings for the 2021 second quarter included net favorable after-tax non-core items aggregating $797 million ($9.31 per share), including an after-tax gain of $697 million ($8.14 per share) on the sale of AFG’s discontinued annuity subsidiaries and $65 million ($0.75 per share) in earnings from the discontinued annuity operations. Beginning with the first quarter of
Jul 15, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on August 2, 2021, to holders of record on July 26, 2021. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $170 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share that is scheduled to be paid on July 26, 2021.
Jul 13, 2021 04:18 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2021 Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2021 second quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jul 01, 2021 09:22 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.50 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 26, 2021 to holders of record on July 15, 2021.
May 28, 2021 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Closing of the Sale of its Annuity Businesses and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today the closing of the sale of its Annuity businesses, consisting of Great American Life Insurance Company (GALIC) and its two insurance subsidiaries, Annuity Investors Life Insurance Company and Manhattan National Life Insurance Company, as well as a broker-dealer affiliate, Great American Advisors, Inc., and insurance distributor, AAG Insurance Agency, Inc. to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). Total after-tax cash proceeds from the sale are approximately $3.5 billion.
May 20, 2021 05:51 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Regulatory Approval for the Sale of Its Annuity Business
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that the Ohio Department of Insurance has approved the sale of its Annuity businesses, consisting of Great American Life Insurance Company (GALIC) and its two insurance subsidiaries, Annuity Investors Life Insurance Company and Manhattan National Life Insurance Company, to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). The sale is expected to close on May 28, 2021.
May 19, 2021 05:16 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Intention to Declare Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it intends to pay a special, one-time cash dividend of $12.00 to $14.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock soon after the closing of the sale of its Annuity business to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). The dividend is subject to AFG Board of Directors’ approval.
May 18, 2021 09:17 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Virtual Meetings Hosted by Piper Sandler
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will meet with investors in a virtual forum hosted by Piper Sandler on Tuesday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 9, 2021.
May 04, 2021 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2021 first quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $419 million ($4.84 per share) compared to a net loss of $301 million ($3.34 per share loss) for the 2020 first quarter. Net earnings for the 2021 first quarter include after-tax non-core items totaling $213 million ($2.46 per share). As previously announced, the results of AFG’s Annuity operations are reported as discontinued operations beginning with the first quarter of 2021, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which included adjusting pri
Apr 13, 2021 04:34 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2021 First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2021 first quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Apr 01, 2021 09:05 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.50 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 26, 2021 to holders of record on April 15, 2021.
Feb 16, 2021 09:05 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2021 Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) Virtual Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2021 Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) Virtual Conference on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
Feb 11, 2021 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2021 Credit Suisse Virtual Financial Services Forum
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 22nd Annual Credit Suisse Virtual Financial Services Forum on Thursday, February 25, 2021.
Feb 03, 2021 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2020 fourth quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $692 million ($7.93 per share) compared to $211 million ($2.31 per share) for the 2019 fourth quarter. Net earnings for the 2020 fourth quarter include after-tax non-core items aggregating $423 million ($4.84 per share), comprised of $468 million ($5.36 per share) in realized gains, the majority of which pertain to the transfer of investments associated with AFG’s annuity block reinsurance transaction (
Jan 28, 2021 09:05 am ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the Bank of America Securities 2021 Virtual Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Bank of America Securities 2021 Virtual Insurance Conference on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Jan 27, 2021 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell its Annuity Business to MassMutual for $3.5 Billion
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Annuity business to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) for $3.5 billion in cash, subject to final closing adjustments to the extent that GAAP shareholders’ equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income of the entities sold varies from $2.8 billion.
Jan 20, 2021 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2020 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2020 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jan 06, 2021 09:08 am ET
Robert A. Dee Promoted to Assistant Vice President and Controller of American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert (Bob) A. Dee to Assistant Vice President and Controller.
Jan 04, 2021 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.50 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2021 to holders of record on January 15, 2021.
Dec 10, 2020 11:58 am ET
ADDING MULTIMEDIA American Financial Group, Inc. Elects Evans Nwankwo to its Board of Directors
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Evans N. Nwankwo as a director.
Dec 10, 2020 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Elects Evans Nwankwo to its Board of Directors
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Evans N. Nwankwo as a director.
Dec 09, 2020 04:45 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on December 29, 2020 to holders of record on December 21, 2020. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $174 million.
Nov 11, 2020 09:03 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Virtual Meeting Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will meet with investors in a virtual forum hosted by Dowling & Partners at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
Nov 03, 2020 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the Virtual 2020 Morgan Stanley Insurance Corporate Access Day: Life and P&C
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the virtual 2020 Morgan Stanley Insurance Corporate Access Day: Life and P&C on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Oct 28, 2020 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2020 third quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $164 million ($1.86 per share) compared to $147 million ($1.62 per share) for the 2019 third quarter. Net earnings for the 2020 third quarter included net unfavorable after-tax non-core items aggregating $53 million ($0.59 per share loss). These items included after-tax charges of $54 million ($0.61 per share) to strengthen the Company’s asbestos and environmental (“A&E”) reserves, a negative impact of $34 million ($0.38 per share) for annuity non-core items – primarily the
Oct 26, 2020 04:40 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Block Reinsurance Agreement With Global Atlantic; Expected to Result in $375 Million to $400 Million of Additional Excess Capital at AFG
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that it has entered into a reinsurance agreement with Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company (“Commonwealth”), a subsidiary of Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited (“Global Atlantic”). Through its subsidiaries, Global Atlantic offers a broad range of retirement, life and reinsurance products, and is rated “A” by A.M. Best.
Oct 13, 2020 05:20 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Notice of Redemption of its 6% Subordinated Debentures Due 2055
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has given notice of its intention to redeem all of the 6% Subordinated Debentures due 2055 (the “Debentures”), which have an outstanding principal balance of $150 million.
Oct 07, 2020 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2020 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2020 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Oct 01, 2020 09:21 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.50 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 26, 2020 to holders of record on October 15, 2020. This dividend reflects a previously-announced 11.1% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2019.
Sep 28, 2020 11:24 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Death of Board Member Ken Ambrecht
It is with great sadness that the American Financial Group Board of Directors announces the sudden passing of longtime Board member Kenneth C. Ambrecht on Friday, September 25, 2020.
Sep 28, 2020 08:09 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Run-off Lloyd’s-based Insurer, Neon
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell GAI Holding Bermuda and its subsidiaries, comprising the legal entities that own its Lloyd’s of London insurer, Neon, to RiverStone Holdings Limited (“RiverStone”). Upon closing of the sale, AFG expects release of all of its funds at Lloyd’s (FAL) including release of the letters of credit and collateral pledge facility that AFG guarantees in support of Neon’s FAL. This transaction will complete AFG’s exit from the Lloyd’s of London insurance market.
Sep 08, 2020 05:07 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces the Pricing of $200 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Subordinated Debentures Due 2060
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it priced an offering of $200 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% Subordinated Debentures due September 15, 2060 (the “Debentures”).
Sep 02, 2020 04:18 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2020 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Virtual Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2020 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Virtual Insurance Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.
Aug 31, 2020 04:35 pm ET
Brian S. Hertzman Promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian S. Hertzman to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Aug 18, 2020 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Increases Annual Common Stock Dividend by 11%; Fifteenth Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s regular annual dividend from $1.80 to $2.00 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.50 per share of common stock beginning in October 2020. The new dividend rate represents an 11.1% increase over the annual rate paid thus far in 2020. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last fifteen years.
Aug 04, 2020 05:01 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2020 second quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $177 million ($1.97 per share), compared to $210 million ($2.31 per share) in the 2019 second quarter. Net earnings for the 2020 second quarter included net favorable after-tax non-core items aggregating $82 million ($0.92 per share). These items included $161 million ($1.80 per share) in non-core after-tax net realized gains on securities, partially offset by after-tax annuity non-core losses of $47 million ($0.52 per share loss), and $32 million ($0.36 per share loss) fo
Jul 22, 2020 04:30 pm ET
Diane P. Weidner Promoted to Vice President of American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Diane P. Weidner to Vice President.
Jul 21, 2020 09:00 am ET
SecurityScorecard and Great American Insurance Group Team Up to Share Security Ratings with Cyber Risk Insureds
NEW YORK, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SecurityScorecard, the global leader in security ratings, announced today that it is teaming up with Great American Insurance Group's Cyber Risk operations to offer its customers SecurityScorecard ratings with the purchase of a cyber risk policy. The ratings help to provide insight on an organization's cyber threats and tactical ways to potentially reduce risk.
Jul 14, 2020 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2020 Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) expects to release its 2020 second quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jul 01, 2020 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.45 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 27, 2020 to holders of record on July 15, 2020.
Jun 10, 2020 05:08 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Leadership Changes
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has accepted the resignation of Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, AFG’s Executive Vice President and CFO, effective Friday, June 12. Mr. Consolino will be leaving AFG to pursue another opportunity in the insurance industry. In connection with this transition, Mr. Consolino will step down from AFG’s Board of Directors effective June 12, 2020.
May 21, 2020 04:35 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces the Pricing of $150 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Subordinated Debentures Due 2060
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it priced an offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Subordinated Debentures due June 1, 2060 (the “Debentures”).
May 11, 2020 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported a 2020 first quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of $301 million ($3.34 per share loss) compared to earnings of $329 million ($3.63 per share) for the 2019 first quarter. Net earnings for the 2020 first quarter were adversely impacted by after-tax non-core items aggregating $472 million ($5.22 per share). These items included $435 million ($4.81 per share) in non-core after-tax net realized losses on securities, after-tax annuity non-core losses of $30 million ($0.34 per share), and $7 million ($0.07 per share) for costs assoc
Apr 30, 2020 04:15 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Intention to Hold its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in a Virtual Meeting Format
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today announced that it intends to adjourn its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time and reconvene promptly after adjournment exclusively in a virtual format. AFG’s proxy materials were mailed on or around April 3 and disclosed the possibility of participation or attendance solely by means of remote communication.
Apr 01, 2020 09:28 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.45 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 27, 2020 to holders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2020.
Mar 27, 2020 02:32 pm ET
AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to American Financial Group, Inc.’s New Senior Unsecured Notes
AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “a-” to the new $300 million 5.25% 10-year senior unsecured notes due April 2030 recently issued by American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (Cincinnati, OH) [NYSE: AFG]. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating (rating) is stable. The existing ratings of AFG and its subsidiaries are unchanged.
Mar 26, 2020 05:19 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces the Offering of $300 Million of Senior Notes
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today the registered offering of $300 million of 5.250% Senior Notes (the “Notes”) due April 2, 2030. The Notes were priced at 98.625% of their principal amount.
Feb 27, 2020 08:33 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings at the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) 2020 Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) 2020 Conference, being held in Boca Raton, Florida on Monday, March 2, 2020.
Feb 03, 2020 05:01 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2019 fourth quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $211 million ($2.31 per share) compared to a net loss of $29 million ($0.33 per share) for the 2018 fourth quarter. Net earnings for the 2019 fourth quarter include after-tax non-core items aggregating $8 million ($0.09 per share), comprised of $58 million ($0.64 per share) related to costs associated with plans to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market in 2020 (as
Jan 29, 2020 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2020 Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will make a company presentation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2020 Insurance Conference, being held in New York City on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 10:00 am (ET).
Jan 13, 2020 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2019 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2019 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Monday, February 3, 2020. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jan 06, 2020 12:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Exit from Lloyd’s of London Market; Reaffirms 2019 Core Net Operating Earnings Guidance
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it plans to exit the Lloyd’s of London insurance market in 2020. It has initiated actions to place its Lloyd’s subsidiaries including its Lloyd’s Managing Agency, Neon Underwriting Ltd., into run-off. AFG will work with Neon and Neon’s regulators to ensure that Neon continues to meet its obligations to policyholders and achieves an orderly run-off of operations.
Jan 02, 2020 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.45 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 27, 2020 to holders of record on January 15, 2020.
Nov 21, 2019 04:53 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces the Pricing of $200 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Subordinated Debentures Due 2059
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it priced an offering of $200 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Subordinated Debentures due December 2059 (the “Debentures”).
Nov 21, 2019 11:14 am ET
Great American Insurance Company Joins LiquidX Network, Completes First Insurance Transaction with Highmore Capital
LiquidX, the global network for illiquid assets, today announced Great American and its subsidiary FCIA Management Company, Inc. (“FCIA”) have joined the LiquidX network as the third insurer on the trade credit insurance marketplace.  Great...
Nov 04, 2019 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $1.80 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on November 25, 2019 to holders of record on November 15, 2019. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $160 million.
Nov 01, 2019 08:54 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will meet with investors in a forum hosted by Dowling & Partners in New York City at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Oct 29, 2019 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2019 third quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $147 million ($1.62 per share) compared to $204 million ($2.26 per share) for the 2018 third quarter. Net earnings for the quarter include after-tax charges of $23 million ($0.25 per share) to strengthen the Company’s asbestos and environmental (“A&E”) reserves and $14 million ($0.15 per share) in after-tax realized losses on securities, including $20 million ($0.22 per share) in holding losses to adjust equity securities to fair value. Net earnings for the third quarter of
Oct 08, 2019 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2019 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2019 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Oct 01, 2019 04:16 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.45 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2019 to holders of record on October 15, 2019. This dividend reflects a previously-announced 12.5% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2018.
Sep 16, 2019 05:24 pm ET
William Vens Named Assistant Vice President & Assistant Treasurer of American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce that William Vens has joined the Company as Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer.
Sep 12, 2019 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Neon Leadership Transition
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Martin Reith has shared his intention to resign his executive roles with Neon, including stepping down as Group CEO of Neon, effective September 30, 2019. He will remain a member of the Neon Underwriting Ltd. (NUL) Board of Directors. In his role as non-executive director of NUL, Mr. Reith will continue to work with the Neon management team and AFG to ensure an effective transition, and will advise the management team on other strategic matters.
Sep 11, 2019 05:15 pm ET
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of American Financial Group, Inc. and Its Insurance Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” of Great American Insurance Company and its pooling affiliates, collectively referred to as Great American Insurance Companies (Great American). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (Cincinnati, OH) [NYSE: AFG]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
Aug 22, 2019 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2019 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2019 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference being held in New York City on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.
Aug 21, 2019 04:45 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Increases Annual Common Stock Dividend by 12.5%; Fourteenth Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s regular annual dividend from $1.60 to $1.80 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.45 per share of common stock beginning in October 2019. The new dividend rate represents a 12.5% increase over the annual rate paid thus far in 2019. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last fourteen years.
Aug 06, 2019 05:44 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2019 second quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $210 million ($2.31 per share), unchanged from the 2018 second quarter. Net earnings for the quarter include $45 million ($0.48 per share) in after-tax net realized gains on securities, including $29 million ($0.32 per share) in holding gains to adjust equity securities to fair value. By comparison, net earnings in the 2018 second quarter included $25 million ($0.27 per share) in after-tax net realized gains on securities. Net earnings for the second quarter of 2019 includ
Jul 31, 2019 04:22 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the Buckingham Research Group 2019 Financials Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Buckingham Research Group 2019 Financials Conference, being held in New York City on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
Jul 16, 2019 04:15 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2019 Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2019 second quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jul 01, 2019 09:06 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.40 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2019 to holders of record on July 15, 2019.
Jun 20, 2019 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Change in Reporting of its Annuity Segment Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it is changing the way it defines the components of its core annuity operating earnings, beginning with the reporting of its second quarter 2019 financial results.
Jun 10, 2019 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Enters Into Transaction with Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. for its Paratransit Business
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today announced that its commercial transportation specialist, National Interstate, has entered into an agreement with Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. (AFH) to become the exclusive underwriter of AFH’s paratransit book of business. The transaction is effective June 10, 2019 and National Interstate expects to begin issuing policies in the third quarter of 2019. National Interstate estimates that the majority of AFH’s $110 million paratransit business will be eligible for quotation under this arrangement o
May 30, 2019 04:15 pm ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the 2019 Morgan Stanley Financials Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2019 Morgan Stanley Financials Conference being held in New York City on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
May 01, 2019 05:07 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2019 first quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $329 million ($3.63 per share) compared to $145 million ($1.60 per share) for the 2018 first quarter. Net earnings for the quarter include $145 million ($1.61 per share) in after-tax net realized gains on securities, including $127 million ($1.40 per share) in holding gains to adjust equity securities to fair value. By comparison, the 2018 first quarter included $74 million ($0.82 per share) in after-tax net realized losses o
Apr 10, 2019 04:15 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2019 First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2019 first quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Apr 01, 2019 04:37 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.40 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2019 to holders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2019.
Mar 28, 2019 07:20 am ET
Report: Developing Opportunities within Carter's, Ingredion, NeoGenomics, American Financial Group, Inogen, and Forrester Research — Future Expectations, Projections Moving into 2019
In new independent research reports released early this morning, Market Source Research released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE:INGR),...
Mar 12, 2019 01:53 pm ET
AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to American Financial Group, Inc.’s New Subordinated Debentures
AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb+” to the new $125 million 5.875% 40-year subordinated debentures, due 2059, of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (Cincinnati, OH) [NYSE:AFG]. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating (rating) is stable. The existing ratings of AFG and its subsidiaries are unchanged.
Mar 11, 2019 05:21 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces the Pricing of $125 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Subordinated Debentures Due 2059
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it priced an offering of $125 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Subordinated Debentures due March 2059 (the “Debentures”).
Feb 26, 2019 06:06 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Elects Mary Beth Martin to its Board of Directors and Elects Director Gregory G. Joseph Lead Independent Director
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Mary Beth Martin as a director and elected Gregory (“Greg”) G. Joseph to the newly created position of Lead Independent Director.
Feb 04, 2019 06:09 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will make a company presentation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2019 Insurance Conference, being held in New York City on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 8:35 am (ET).
Jan 30, 2019 06:23 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported a 2018 fourth quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of $29 million ($0.33 per share) compared to earnings of $166 million ($1.84 per share) for the 2017 fourth quarter. Results for the fourth quarter of 2018 include $188 million ($2.08 per share) in non-core net realized losses on securities; net realized losses included $179 million ($2.00 per share) to adjust to fair value equity securities that the Company continued to own at December 31, 2018. For GAAP reporting purposes, all
Jan 18, 2019 07:45 am ET
Analysis: Positioning to Benefit within Amerco, American Financial Group, AmeriGas Partners, Ares Management, LivePerson, and Armada Hoffler Properties — Research Highlights Growth, Revenue, and Conso
In new independent research reports released early this morning, Market Source Research released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Amerco (NASDAQ:UHAL), American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG),...
Jan 10, 2019 04:59 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2018 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 pm (ET) on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jan 02, 2019 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.40 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2019 to holders of record on January 15, 2019.
Dec 17, 2018 09:00 am ET
Jerome P. Pater Named Assistant Vice President of American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jerome (Jerry) P. Pater as Assistant Vice President – Internal Audit for the Company and its subsidiaries.
Nov 19, 2018 04:43 pm ET
Anthony W. Dunn Joins American Financial Group, Inc. as Vice President
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Anthony W. Dunn as Vice President, overseeing the Internal Audit function for the Company and its subsidiaries.
Nov 05, 2018 04:37 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $1.50 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on November 26, 2018 to holders of record on November 16, 2018. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $134 million.
Nov 02, 2018 07:25 am ET
Report: Developing Opportunities within Markel, Blackbaud, American Financial Group, Public Storage, Facebook, and Allison Transmission — Future Expectations, Projections Moving into 2018
In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL), Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB), American...
Oct 30, 2018 05:02 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2018 third quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $204 million ($2.26 per share) compared to $11 million ($0.13 per share) for the 2017 third quarter. Net earnings for the quarter include after-tax charges of $21 million ($0.24 per share) to strengthen the Company’s asbestos and environmental (“A&E”) reserves, and $27 million ($0.31 per share) in after-tax realized gains on securities. Comparatively, net earnings in the 2017 third quarter included net after-tax non-core char
Oct 11, 2018 04:30 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Enters Into Agreement to Acquire ABA Insurance Services
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire ABA Insurance Services Inc. (ABAIS) from American Bankers Mutual Insurance, Ltd. (ABMI). Based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, ABAIS is a market-leading provider of D&O and other complementary insurance solutions for banks, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, with a history that dates back thirty years. This acquisition will further strengthen Great American’s leadership position in targeted Specialty Casualty classes of business.
Oct 09, 2018 04:15 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2018 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2018 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Oct 01, 2018 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.40 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2018 to holders of record on October 15, 2018. This dividend amount reflects a previously-announced 14% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2017.
Sep 10, 2018 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the Buckingham Research Group 2018 Insurance/Reinsurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Buckingham Research Group 2018 Insurance/Reinsurance Conference being held in Boston on Monday, September 17, 2018.
Aug 23, 2018 04:28 pm ET
American Financial Group Management to Present at the 2018 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will make a company presentation at the 2018 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference being held in New York City on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10:50 a.m. (ET).
Aug 21, 2018 05:00 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Increases Annual Dividend by 14%; Thirteenth Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s regular annual dividend from $1.40 to $1.60 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.40 per share of common stock beginning in October 2018. The new dividend rate represents a 14% increase over the annual rate paid thus far in 2018. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last thirteen years.
Aug 17, 2018 12:44 pm ET
A.M. Best Affirms Credit Ratings of American Financial Group, Inc. and Most of Its Insurance Subsidiaries
A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” of Great American Insurance Company and its pooling affiliates, collectively referred to as Great American Insurance Companies (Great American). Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (Cincinnati, OH) [NYSE/NASDAQ: AFG]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
Aug 01, 2018 05:01 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Record Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2018 second quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $210 million ($2.31 per share) compared to $145 million ($1.61 per share) for the 2017 second quarter. The $2.31 per share is a record for AFG’s second quarter. Net earnings for the quarter include $25 million ($0.27 per share) in after-tax net realized gains on securities. By comparison, net earnings in the 2017 second quarter include $5 million ($0.05 per share) in after-tax net realized gains on securities and expenses of
Jul 11, 2018 04:15 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2018 Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2018 second quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jul 02, 2018 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.35 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2018 to holders of record on July 13, 2018.
Jun 21, 2018 07:30 am ET
Report: Developing Opportunities within Real Goods Solar, TransMontaigne Partners, EQT GP Holdings, LP, HealthStream, American Financial Group, and National Western Life Group — Future Expectations, P
In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Real Goods Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGSE), TransMontaigne Partners L.P....
May 29, 2018 04:15 pm ET
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the 2018 Morgan Stanley Financials Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2018 Morgan Stanley Financials Conference being held in New York City on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
May 02, 2018 05:12 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2018 first quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $145 million ($1.60 per share) compared to $153 million ($1.72 per share) for the 2017 first quarter. Effective January 1, 2018, AFG adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-01, which requires all equity securities previously classified as “available for sale” to be reported at fair value, with holding gains and losses recognized in net earnings – see Investments and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards, below.
May 01, 2018 07:45 am ET
Detailed Research: Economic Perspectives on NeoGenomics, Illinois Tool Works, Carriage Services, Gorman-Rupp, Fiesta Restaurant Group, and American Financial Group — What Drives Growth in Today's Comp
NEW YORK, May 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEO), Illinois Tool Works...
Apr 11, 2018 04:22 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2018 First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2018 first quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Apr 02, 2018 09:05 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.35 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2018 to holders of record at the close of business on April 13, 2018.
Mar 19, 2018 08:10 am ET
Report: Developing Opportunities within INTL FCStone, Alarm, American Financial Group, Tech Data, Mack-Cali Realty, and Avid Technology — Future Expectations, Projections Moving into 2018
NEW YORK, March 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of INTL FCStone Inc. (NASDAQ:INTL), Alarm.com Holdings,...
Feb 01, 2018 09:00 am ET
American Financial Group, Inc. to Host Earnings Call
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / February 1, 2018 / American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) will be discussing their earnings results in their Q4 Earnings Call to be held on February 1, 2018 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time.
Jan 31, 2018 05:01 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2017 fourth quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $166 million ($1.84 per share) compared to $385 million ($4.33 per share) for the 2016 fourth quarter. Results for the fourth quarter of 2017 include an $83 million ($0.92 per share) write-down of the company’s net deferred tax asset due to the impact of a lower U.S. corporate tax rate and a previously announced loss on early retirement of debt of $26 million ($0.29 per share). These items were partially offset by $74 millio
Jan 30, 2018 04:05 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will make a company presentation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Insurance Conference, being held in New York City on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 2:20 pm (ET).
Jan 17, 2018 07:50 am ET
Report: Developing Opportunities within Repligen, Avid Technology, Reata Pharmaceuticals, Stellus Capital Investment, American Financial Group, and Actuant — Future Expectations, Projections Moving in
NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN), Avid Technology, Inc....
Jan 10, 2018 04:15 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2017 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2017 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 pm (ET) on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Jan 02, 2018 04:10 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.35 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2018 to holders of record on January 15, 2018.
Nov 14, 2017 05:13 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will meet with investors in a forum hosted by Dowling & Partners in New York City at 9:45 am ET on Friday, November 17, 2017.
Nov 10, 2017 05:04 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Notice of Redemption of 9-7/8% Senior Notes
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has given notice of its intention to redeem all of the $350,000,000 outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 9-7/8% Senior Notes due June 15, 2019. The Senior Notes will be redeemed on December 11, 2017 (the “Redemption Date”), at a price equal to 100% of principal plus a make whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the Redemption Date, in accordance with the terms of the Senior Notes. This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy
Nov 10, 2017 11:51 am ET
A.M. Best Affirms Issue Credit Ratings of American Financial Group, Inc.’s Reopened Senior Unsecured Notes
A.M. Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings of “a-” on the 3.50% 10-year, senior unsecured notes, due 2026 and the 4.50% 30-year, senior unsecured notes, due 2047, of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) (Cincinnati, OH) [NYSE: AFG]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The existing ratings of AFG and its subsidiaries are unchanged.
Nov 09, 2017 05:11 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces the Offering of $365 Million of Senior Notes
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced today the registered offering of $125 million of its 3.50% Senior Notes due August 2026 and $240 million of its 4.50% Senior Notes due June 2047 pursuant to a reopening of its existing series of such notes. The 3.50% and 4.50% Senior Notes were priced at 99.698% and 102.374%, respectively, of their principal amounts. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, plus available cash, to redeem, on December 11, 2017, all of its $350 million aggregate outstanding principal amount
Nov 06, 2017 04:38 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on November 27, 2017 to holders of record on November 17, 2017. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $180 million.
Oct 31, 2017 04:31 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) today reported 2017 third quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $11 million ($0.13 per share) compared to $109 million ($1.23 per share) for the 2016 third quarter. Net earnings for the quarter include after-tax charges of $74 million ($0.82 per share) to strengthen the Company’s asbestos and environmental (“A&E”) reserves, expenses of $2 million ($0.03 per share) related to the redemption of AFG’s 5.75% Senior Notes and $8 million ($0.08 per share) in after-tax realized losses on securit
Oct 10, 2017 04:35 pm ET
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2017 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) expects to release its 2017 third quarter results after 5:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
Oct 14, 2016 07:30 am ET
National Interstate Corporation Announces Timing of Third Quarter Earnings Release
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Interstate Corporation (Nasdaq:NATL) announced today that the Company expects to release its 2016 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 1, 2016.  The release will be available shortly thereafter on the Company’s investor relations website at http://invest.natl.com.  The Company will not hold a conference call related to the 2016 third quarter earnings release.  ...
Aug 19, 2016 04:30 pm ET
National Interstate Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Interstate Corporation (Nasdaq:NATL) announced that on August 18, 2016, its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share.  The cash dividend will be payable on September 13, 2016 to shareholders of record of the Company's common stock as of the close of business on September 2, 2016....
Jul 25, 2016 08:45 am ET
Great American Insurance Company to Acquire National Interstate Corporation
RICHFIELD, Ohio, July 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Interstate Corporation (Nasdaq:NATL) (“National Interstate” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Great American Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Financial Group, Inc. (“Great American”), in which Great American will acquire the approximately 49% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares that Great American does not presently own.  The merger is an all-cash transaction that values the Company at approximately $660 million, including assumption of ...
Jul 19, 2016 04:30 pm ET
National Interstate Corporation Announces Earnings Conference Call and Web Cast
RICHFIELD, Ohio, July 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Interstate Corporation (Nasdaq:NATL) announced today that the Company expects to release its 2016 second quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.  The release will be available shortly thereafter on the Company’s investor relations website at http://invest.natl.com.  ...
Jul 08, 2016 04:45 pm ET
Special Committee of National Interstate Corporation Considering Latest Proposal from Great American Insurance Company
RICHFIELD, Ohio, July 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Interstate Corporation (Nasdaq:NATL) (the “Company”) announced today that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors received a revised proposal, dated July 6, 2016, from Great American Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Financial Group, Inc., to pay $32.00 per share of common stock of the Company for the outstanding shares of the Company not owned by Great American Insurance Company (the “Revised Proposal”)....
Jun 29, 2016 08:10 am ET
Special Committee of National Interstate Corporation Rejects Latest Proposal from Great American Insurance Company
RICHFIELD, Ohio, June 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Interstate Corporation (Nasdaq:NATL) (the “Company”) announced today that the Special Committee of its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected the verbal proposal from Great American Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Financial Group, Inc., to pay $30.75 per share of common stock of the Company for the outstanding shares of the Company not owned by Great American Insurance Company.  After careful consideration, the Special Committee determined that the revised offer is inadequate and is not in the best ...

Thank you for visiting InsiderTracking.com. We have detected you cannot see ads being served on our site due to blocking. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of data, we cannot serve the requested page without the accompanied ads.

If you wish to consider using a browser that blocks ads, please log in or subscribe.

Alternatively, if you have installed ad-blocking software, please disable it (sometimes a complete uninstall is necessary). If you are in private browsing mode and do not want to subscribe, please disable tracking protection while visiting our website.

Thank you for using Insider Tracking.