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American Financial (AFG) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-03 20:12
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) Q2 2023 Results Conference Call August 3, 2023 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Diane Weidner - VP, IR Carl Lindner - Co-CEO Craig Lindner - Co-CEO Brian Hertzman - CFO Conference Call Participants Paul Newsome - Piper Sandler Meyer Shields - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods Michael Zaremski - BMO Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the American Financial Group 2023 Second Quarter Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised th ...
American Financial (AFG) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-05 14:44
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☑ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2023 or ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from ____ to ____ Commission File No. 1-13653 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Incorporated under the Laws of Ohio IRS Employer I.D. No. 31-1544320 301 East Fourth Street, Cinc ...
American Financial (AFG) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-03 20:24
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 3, 2023 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Diane Weidner - Vice President of Investor Relations Carl Lindner - Co-Chief Executive Officer Craig Lindner - Co-Chief Executive Officer Brian Hertzman - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Paul Newsome - Piper Sandler Michael Zaremski - BMO Gregory Peters - Raymond James Jing Li - KBW Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the American Financial Gro ...
American Financial (AFG) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-05-03 17:49
Review of First Quarter 2023 May 3, 2023 Forward Looking Statements Certain statements made during this call, as well as included in this document, are not historical facts and may be considered "forwardlooking statements" and are based on estimates, assumptions and projections which management believes are reasonable, but by their nature subject to risks and uncertainties. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. The reasons which could cau ...
American Financial (AFG) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-02-24 20:25
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from ____ to ____ Commission File No. 1-13653 | --- | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|----------------------- ...
American Financial (AFG) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-02-02 23:03
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - AFG's core net operating earnings were $11.63 per share for the full year 2022, with a core operating return on equity of 21.2%, up from 18.6% in 2021 [9][10] - The fourth quarter 2022 core net operating earnings per share were $2.99, resulting in an annualized core return on equity of 22.3% [11] - The company returned $1.23 billion to shareholders in 2022, including over $1 billion in special dividends [10][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Specialty Property & Casualty businesses achieved record full year underwriting profit and pretax core operating earnings [21] - The combined ratio for the fourth quarter was 86.6%, up from 80.7% in the prior year, but excluding crop business, the ratio was comparable to the previous year [22][23] - Gross and net written premiums increased by 6% and 5%, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the prior year [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average renewal pricing across the Property and Casualty Group, excluding workers' comp, was up approximately 6% for the quarter [24] - The company expects net written premiums for 2023 to be 3% to 5% higher than the $6.2 billion reported in 2022 [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - AFG aims to maintain adequate pricing and has achieved overall rate increases across its specialty book for 26 consecutive quarters [25] - The company is focused on capital management and returning capital to shareholders, reflecting confidence in its financial future [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increased competition in certain specialty businesses, particularly in California workers' comp and excess liability [40] - The company expects a favorable property and casualty market in 2023, with core net operating earnings projected to be in the range of $11 to $12 per share [34] Other Important Information - AFG's investment portfolio totaled $14.5 billion, with pretax unrealized losses on fixed maturity portfolio at $630 million due to rising interest rates [11][12] - The company declared a special dividend of $4 per share payable on February 28, 2023, in addition to the regular quarterly dividend [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Competitive environment for specialty businesses - Management acknowledged increased competition in certain areas, particularly in California workers' comp and excess liability, while noting that most other businesses remain stable [40][41] Question: Talent pool and growth - Management indicated that talent acquisition has not been a limiting factor for growth, attributing success to a strong company culture and reputation [43][44] Question: Renewal rates outlook - Management noted that the deceleration in average renewal rates is influenced by workers' comp and competitive pressures in certain lines of business [45][46] Question: Changes in loss trends - Management stated that prospective loss ratio trends have remained stable, with no significant changes noted in the transportation segment [50][51] Question: Investment portfolio outlook - Management provided insights on the expected return of 7% on alternative investments, reflecting a more normalized environment compared to previous years [52][55] Question: Adverse reserve development in specialty segment - Management explained that adverse development was primarily due to social inflation in excess liability lines, with a conservative approach to reserving [57][58] Question: Macroeconomic growth underpinning premium growth expectations - Management indicated that premium growth expectations are based on various economic factors rather than a specific GDP number, reflecting a slowing economy [60][61]
American Financial (AFG) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-11-05 02:22
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 3, 2022 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Diane Weidner - Vice President, Investor Relations Carl Lindner - Co-Chief Executive Officer Craig Lindner - Co-Chief Executive Officer Brian Hertzman - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Phillips - Morgan Stanley Paul Newsome - PSC Meyer Shields - KBW Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the American Financial Group 2022 Third Quarter Conferenc ...
American Financial (AFG) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-06 19:18
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) Q2 2022 Results Conference Call August 4, 2022 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Diane Weidner - Vice President, Investor Relations Carl Lindner - Co-Chief Executive Officer Craig Lindner - Co-Chief Executive Officer Brian Hertzman - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Phillips - Morgan Stanley Paul Newsome - Piper Sandler C. Gregory Peters - Raymond James Meyer Shields - KBW Charles Lederer - Wolfe Research Rudy Miller - The Miller Group Ope ...