Core Insights - American International Group (AIG) reported $12.47 billion in revenue for Q1 2024, a year-over-year increase of 0.8% and a surprise of +3.57% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $12.04 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $1.77, compared to $1.63 a year ago, resulting in an EPS surprise of +6.63% over the consensus estimate of $1.66 [1] Financial Metrics - Combined Ratio for Total General Insurance was 89.8%, better than the estimated 90.7% [2] - Expense Ratio for Total General Insurance was 31.8%, compared to the average estimate of 32% [2] - Loss Ratio for Total General Insurance was 58%, slightly better than the average estimate of 58.7% [2] - Combined Ratio for International - Commercial Lines was 83.6%, outperforming the four-analyst average estimate of 87.9% [2] - Adjusted Revenue for Life and Retirement - Net investment income was $2.65 billion, exceeding the estimate of $2.64 billion and representing a +16.2% change year-over-year [2] - General Insurance - Net premiums earned were $5.79 billion, slightly below the estimate of $5.80 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -7.6% [2] - Adjusted Revenue for Group Retirement was $689 million, compared to the estimate of $693.39 million, showing a +0.9% change year-over-year [2] - Adjusted Revenue for Life Insurance was $1.21 billion, below the average estimate of $1.28 billion, indicating a -2.8% change year-over-year [2] - Adjusted Revenue for Institutional Markets was $2.33 billion, significantly above the estimate of $1.62 billion, representing a +19.3% change year-over-year [2] - Adjusted Revenue for Life and Retirement - Premiums was $2.36 billion, exceeding the estimate of $1.73 billion, with a +7.3% change year-over-year [2] - Adjusted Revenue for Life and Retirement - Policy fees was $714 million, slightly below the estimate of $722.40 million, with a +2.3% change year-over-year [2] - Adjusted Revenue for Individual Retirement was $1.69 billion, matching the estimate and showing a +13.6% change year-over-year [2] Stock Performance - AIG shares have returned -3.5% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -4.1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

[Q1 2024 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=AIG%20Reports%20Strong%20First%20Quarter%202024%20Results) AIG reported strong Q1 2024 financial results with increased net income, improved General Insurance underwriting, and significant capital returns to shareholders [Q1 2024 Performance Overview](index=1&type=section&id=AIG%20Reports%20Strong%20First%20Quarter%202024%20Results_Overview) AIG's Q1 2024 results featured strong net income, 19% General Insurance underwriting income growth, and $3 billion in capital management Q1 2024 Performance Metrics | Metric | Q1 2024 Value | YoY Change | | :-------------------------------------- | :------------ | :--------- | | Net income per diluted share | $1.74 | | | Adjusted after-tax income per diluted share | $1.77 | | | General Insurance underwriting income | $596 million | +19% | | General Insurance adjusted pre-tax income | $1.4 billion | +9% | | General Insurance combined ratio | 89.8% | -2.1 pts | | General Insurance accident year combined ratio, as adjusted | 88.4% | -0.3 pts | | Return on common equity (ROCE) | 10.8% | | | Adjusted ROCE | 9.3% | | - AIG executed nearly **$3 billion** of capital management actions in Q1, including returning **$2.4 billion** to shareholders through **$1.7 billion** of common stock repurchases and **$250 million** of dividends[2](index=2&type=chunk) - AIG's Board declared an **11% increase** in quarterly common stock dividend to **$0.40 per share** and increased the share repurchase authorization to **$10.0 billion**[2](index=2&type=chunk) [CEO Commentary](index=1&type=section&id=AIG%20Chairman%20%26%20Chief%20Executive%20Officer%20Peter%20Zaffino%20said) CEO Peter Zaffino highlighted AIG's strong Q1 2024 results, noting General Insurance profitability and Life & Retirement performance - AIG began 2024 with very strong momentum, delivering on strategic and operational progress and achieving exceptional financial results, positioning for strength ahead of Corebridge Financial's deconsolidation[3](index=3&type=chunk) - General Insurance showed impressive Commercial Lines profitability with a combined ratio of **89.8%** (improved **2.1 points YoY**), benefiting from strong underwriting performance and low catastrophe losses[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Life & Retirement's solid financial results were driven by higher base portfolio spread income and strong sales, with total premiums and deposits of **$10.7 billion**[6](index=6&type=chunk) - AIG expects to continue building momentum through "AIG Next" initiatives, Corebridge deconsolidation, and delivering underwriting excellence to enhance shareholder value and achieve an adjusted ROCE exceeding **10%**[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Summary](index=3&type=section&id=FINANCIAL%20SUMMARY) AIG's Q1 2024 consolidated financial summary shows significant growth in net income, increased net investment income, and robust capital management actions [Net Income and Adjusted After-Tax Income (AATI)](index=3&type=section&id=For%20the%20first%20quarter%20of%202024%2C%20net%20income%20attributable%20to%20AIG%20common%20shareholders) AIG's net income rose to $1.2 billion in Q1 2024 due to realized gains, while adjusted after-tax income remained flat Net Income and AATI Performance | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :------------------------------------------------------------------ | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | | Net income attributable to AIG common shareholders | $23 million | $1,194 million | +$1,171 million | | Net income per diluted share attributable to AIG common shareholders | $0.03 | $1.74 | +$1.71 | | Adjusted after-tax income (AATI) | $1,211 million | $1,216 million | +$5 million | | AATI per diluted common share | $1.63 | $1.77 | +$0.14 | - The increase in net income was primarily driven by net realized gains on Fortitude Re funds withheld embedded derivative, compared to net realized losses in the prior year quarter[10](index=10&type=chunk) - AATI was flat year-over-year, reflecting higher underwriting and net investment income in General Insurance and improved AIG Other Operations, mostly offset by a **20% decrease** in Corebridge's earnings due to reduced AIG ownership[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Net Investment Income](index=3&type=section&id=Total%20net%20investment%20income%20for%20the%20first%20quarter%20of%202024) Total net investment income increased 11% to $3.9 billion in Q1 2024, primarily from higher fixed maturity securities income Net Investment Income Summary | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :----------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----- | | Total net investment income | $3,533 million | $3,904 million | +11% | | Total net investment income, APTI basis | $3,075 million | $3,468 million | +13% | - The increase was primarily driven by higher income from fixed maturity securities and loans due to higher reinvestment rates, partially offset by lower alternative investment returns[11](index=11&type=chunk) - In General Insurance, net investment income was up **2%** from the prior year quarter, or about **7%** excluding the impact of the Validus sale[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Book Value and Capital Management](index=3&type=section&id=Book%20value%20per%20common%20share%20was%20%2464.66%20as%20of%20March%2031%2C%202024) Book value per common share increased 10% to $64.66, and AIG returned $2.4 billion to shareholders through capital management actions Book Value Per Common Share | Metric | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :----------- | | Book value per common share | $58.87 | $64.66 | +10% | | Adjusted book value per common share | $75.87 | $77.79 | +3% | - AIG returned **$2.4 billion** to shareholders in Q1 2024, comprising **$1.7 billion** in common stock repurchases (approx. **23 million shares**) and **$250 million** in common and preferred dividends[13](index=13&type=chunk) - The company also redeemed **$500 million** of preferred stock and repaid **$459 million** of maturing debt, leading to a decrease in the total debt and preferred stock to total capital ratio to **28.1%** (from **28.5%** at Dec 31, 2023)[13](index=13&type=chunk)[14](index=14&type=chunk) [Dividends and Share Repurchases](index=3&type=section&id=On%20April%2030%2C%202024%2C%20the%20AIG%20Board%20of%20Directors%20declared%20a%20quarterly%20cash%20dividend) AIG's Board declared an 11% dividend increase to $0.40 per share and raised the share repurchase authorization to $10.0 billion - AIG's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of **$0.40 per share** on common stock, an **11% increase** from prior quarterly dividends[2](index=2&type=chunk)[14](index=14&type=chunk) - This marks the second consecutive year of **10%+ dividend increases**[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The share repurchase authorization was increased to **$10.0 billion**, effective May 1[2](index=2&type=chunk)[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Data Table](index=4&type=section&id=FINANCIAL%20SUMMARY_Table) This table summarizes AIG's key consolidated financial metrics for Q1 2023 and 2024, including net income, investment income, and equity ratios Consolidated Financial Data | ($ in millions, except per common share amounts) | Three Months Ended 2023 | March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------------------- | :---------------------- | :------------- | | Net income attributable to AIG common shareholders | $23 | $1,194 | | Net income per diluted share | $0.03 | $1.74 | | Net investment income | $3,533 | $3,904 | | Adjusted pre-tax income (loss) | $1,643 | $1,941 | | Adjusted after-tax income attributable to AIG common shareholders | $1,211 | $1,216 | | Adjusted after-tax income per diluted share | $1.63 | $1.77 | | Return on common equity | 0.2% | 10.8% | | Adjusted return on common equity | 8.7% | 9.3% | | Book value per common share | $58.87 | $64.66 | | Adjusted book value per common share | $75.87 | $77.79 | [Segment Performance](index=5&type=section&id=GENERAL%20INSURANCE) AIG's segments demonstrated strong performance in Q1 2024, with General Insurance showing improved underwriting and Life & Retirement achieving higher adjusted pre-tax income [General Insurance](index=5&type=section&id=GENERAL%20INSURANCE_Segment) General Insurance reported a 19% underwriting income increase and a 2.1 point combined ratio improvement to 89.8%, with comparable net premiums written growth [Financial Performance](index=5&type=section&id=GENERAL%20INSURANCE_Financial%20Performance) General Insurance financial performance in Q1 2024 showed a 19% increase in underwriting income and a 9% rise in adjusted pre-tax income General Insurance Financial Metrics | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :-------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :---------- | | Underwriting income | $502 million | $596 million | +19% | | Adjusted pre-tax income | $1,248 million | $1,358 million | +9% | | Net investment income, APTI basis | $746 million | $762 million | +2% | | Return on adjusted segment common equity | 11.6% | 13.3% | +1.7 pts | - Underwriting income increased by **$94 million**, including **$106 million** of catastrophe-related charges (**1.9 loss ratio points**), down from **$264 million** (**4.2 loss ratio points**) in the prior year[21](index=21&type=chunk) [Underwriting Ratios](index=5&type=section&id=Underwriting%20ratios%3A) General Insurance underwriting ratios improved significantly, with the combined ratio decreasing by 2.1 points to 89.8% in Q1 2024 General Insurance Underwriting Ratios | Ratio | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | Change (pts) | | :---------------------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :----------- | | General Insurance (GI) Combined Ratio (CR) | 91.9 | 89.8 | -2.1 | | GI Loss ratio | 59.9 | 58.0 | -1.9 | | GI Accident year combined ratio, as adjusted | 88.7 | 88.4 | -0.3 | | International Commercial Lines CR | 91.9 | 83.6 | -8.3 | | North America Personal Insurance CR | 107.9 | 102.3 | -5.6 | - On a comparable basis, the General Insurance combined ratio improved **3.8 points** and the accident year combined ratio, as adjusted, improved **1.6 points**[21](index=21&type=chunk) - International Commercial Lines combined ratio improvement was mostly driven by a decrease in loss ratio, reflecting lower catastrophe losses and favorable prior year development[22](index=22&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk) [Net Premiums Written Analysis](index=5&type=section&id=Net%20premiums%20written) Net premiums written for General Insurance decreased on a reported basis but showed growth on a comparable basis, particularly in North America Commercial Lines Net Premiums Written (NPW) | Segment | Q1 2023 NPW | Q1 2024 NPW | Reported Change | Comparable Basis Change | | :------------------------------------ | :----------- | :----------- | :-------------- | :---------------------- | | General Insurance | $6,965 million | $4,512 million | (35)% | 0.4% | | North America Commercial Lines | $3,367 million | $1,033 million | (69)% | 4.4% | | International Commercial Lines | $1,996 million | $1,939 million | (3)% | (1.0)% | - The reported decrease in NPW was a result of 2023 divested businesses and changes in reinsurance structures[4](index=4&type=chunk)[21](index=21&type=chunk) - North America Commercial Lines NPW grew **4%** on a comparable basis, reflecting continued rate increases, higher renewal retentions, and strong new business production[21](index=21&type=chunk) [Net Investment Income](index=7&type=section&id=General%20Insurance%20net%20investment%20income%20on%20an%20APTI%20basis) General Insurance net investment income on an APTI basis increased by 2%, driven by higher reinvestment rates General Insurance Net Investment Income | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :-------------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----- | | GI Net investment income, APTI basis | $746 million | $762 million | +2% | | GI Net investment income, APTI basis (excl. Validus Re) | $715 million | $762 million | +7% | - The increase was driven by higher reinvestment rates from fixed maturity securities and loans, partially offset by lower alternative investment returns and a reduction in assets due to 2023 divested businesses[24](index=24&type=chunk) [Life and Retirement](index=8&type=section&id=LIFE%20AND%20RETIREMENT) Life and Retirement's adjusted pre-tax income increased 12% to $991 million, and premiums and deposits grew 2% to $10.7 billion [Financial Performance](index=8&type=section&id=LIFE%20AND%20RETIREMENT_Financial%20Performance) Life and Retirement's adjusted pre-tax income increased 12%, driven by strong performance in Individual Retirement and Institutional Markets Life and Retirement Financial Metrics | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :-------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :---------- | | Adjusted pre-tax income | $886 million | $991 million | +12% | | Individual Retirement APTI | $533 million | $622 million | +17% | | Institutional Markets APTI | $84 million | $112 million | +33% | | Return on adjusted segment common equity | 10.7% | 11.9% | +1.2 pts | - The increase in APTI was primarily due to higher base portfolio spread income, fee income, and expense efficiencies, partially offset by non-recurring reinsurance adjustments in the Life insurance business[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Premiums and Deposits](index=8&type=section&id=Premiums%20and%20fees) Life and Retirement reported a 2% increase in premiums and deposits, reaching $10.7 billion, with strong growth in Institutional Markets Life and Retirement Premiums and Deposits | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :-------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----- | | Premiums and fees | $2,899 million | $3,076 million | +6% | | Premiums and deposits | $10,448 million | $10,671 million | +2% | | Institutional Markets Premiums and deposits | $2,163 million | $2,586 million | +20% | - Fixed Annuities sales were up **16%** and Institutional Markets sales were up **20%**, driven by a higher volume of transactional business, including **$1.8 billion** of pension risk transfer transactions[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Net Investment Income](index=8&type=section&id=Net%20investment%20income%20on%20an%20APTI%20basis%20was%20%242.6%20billion) Life and Retirement's net investment income on an APTI basis increased 16% to $2.6 billion, driven by fixed maturity securities Life and Retirement Net Investment Income | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :----------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----- | | Net investment income, APTI basis | $2,277 million | $2,645 million | +16% | - The increase was driven by higher income from fixed maturity securities and loans, partially offset by lower alternative investment income[28](index=28&type=chunk) [Other Operations](index=9&type=section&id=OTHER%20OPERATIONS) Other Operations improved its adjusted pre-tax loss by 17% to $(408) million, driven by higher investment income and reduced expenses Other Operations Financial Metrics | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | Change (Improvement) | | :-------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :------------------- | | Adjusted pre-tax loss | $(491) million | $(408) million | +17% | | Corporate and Other | $(270) million | $(194) million | +28% | | Corebridge, Inc. | $(200) million | $(174) million | +13% | - Corporate and Other adjusted pre-tax loss improved by **$76 million**, primarily due to higher income on parent short-term investments, lower general operating expenses, and reduced AIG interest expenses[31](index=31&type=chunk) [Forward-Looking Statements & Risk Factors](index=10&type=section&id=Certain%20statements%20in%20this%20press%20release) This section outlines forward-looking statements and potential risks that could impact AIG's future financial performance and strategic initiatives [Forward-Looking Statements & Risk Factors](index=10&type=section&id=Certain%20statements%20in%20this%20press%20release_Content) This section outlines forward-looking statements and details various risks, including economic conditions, catastrophic events, and strategic execution challenges - Forward-looking statements provide management's current expectations for AIG's future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions[34](index=34&type=chunk) - Actual results may differ materially due to various risks, including adverse economic conditions, catastrophic events (natural and man-made), disruptions in IT systems (cyberattacks), and geopolitical events[35](index=35&type=chunk) - Other factors include AIG's ability to successfully dispose of/acquire businesses, realize benefits from Corebridge separation, implement restructuring, and respond to technological advancements like AI[35](index=35&type=chunk) [Non-GAAP Financial Measures & Reconciliations](index=12&type=section&id=COMMENT%20ON%20REGULATION%20G%20AND%20NON-GAAP%20FINANCIAL%20MEASURES) This section defines AIG's non-GAAP financial measures and provides detailed reconciliations to their most comparable GAAP equivalents [Definitions of Non-GAAP Measures](index=12&type=section&id=COMMENT%20ON%20REGULATION%20G%20AND%20NON-GAAP%20FINANCIAL%20MEASURES_Definitions) AIG defines its non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted book value, APTI, and AATI, to provide a clearer view of core profitability - Adjusted book value per common share is used to show net worth per share by eliminating items that fluctuate significantly, such as changes in fair value of available-for-sale securities and certain deferred tax assets[42](index=42&type=chunk) - Adjusted Pre-tax Income (APTI) excludes items like changes in fair value of hedging securities, net change in market risk benefits, and net realized gains/losses to focus on underlying operating performance[49](index=49&type=chunk) - Underwriting ratios (loss, expense, combined) measure underwriting performance, while Accident year loss and combined ratios, as adjusted, exclude catastrophe losses and prior year development to assess ongoing results[52](index=52&type=chunk)[53](index=53&type=chunk) [Detailed Reconciliations](index=16&type=section&id=American%20International%20Group%2C%20Inc.%20Selected%20Financial%20Data%20and%20Non-GAAP%20Reconciliation) This section provides detailed tables reconciling GAAP figures to various non-GAAP measures, including adjusted income, book value, and underwriting ratios Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Income | Reconciliation Item | Q1 2023 (Pre-tax) | Q1 2024 (Pre-tax) | Q1 2023 (After-tax) | Q1 2024 (After-tax) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :---------------- | :---------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Net income attributable to AIG common shareholders | N/A | N/A | $23 | $1,194 | | Adjusted pre-tax income | $1,643 | $1,941 | N/A | N/A | | Adjusted after-tax income attributable to AIG common shareholders | N/A | N/A | $1,211 | $1,216 | Reconciliation of Book Value to Adjusted Book Value | Reconciliation Item | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------- | :---------------- | :------------- | | Book value per common share | $58.87 | $65.14 | $64.66 | | Adjusted book value per common share | $75.87 | $76.65 | $77.79 | Reconciliation of Net Premiums Written (NPW) | Reconciliation Item | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | | :------------------------------------------------ | :------ | :------ | | General Insurance Net Premiums Written (Reported) | $6,965 | $4,512 | | General Insurance Net Premiums Written (Comparable Basis) | N/A | 0.4% Inc. | | North America Commercial Lines NPW (Comparable Basis) | N/A | 4.4% Inc. |

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Core Insights - American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is positioned for growth due to strong performance in its Global Commercial business, rising net investment income, and new business growth [1] - The company benefits from strong results in its General Insurance business and improved insurance rates, while divestitures are streamlining operations and enhancing capital allocation [1] Financial Performance - AIG has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) and its stock has increased by 24.6% over the past six months, outperforming the industry growth of 15.9% [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AIG's 2024 earnings per share is $7.11, reflecting a 4.7% increase from the previous year's $6.79, with 2024 revenue estimates at $49.2 billion [3] Revenue Drivers - A significant portion of AIG's revenue comes from premiums, expected to grow due to strong performance in commercial lines and rate increases [4] - Total revenues are projected to grow by 9.9% year-over-year in 2024, with the General Insurance segment contributing 56.2% of adjusted revenues in 2023 [5] Investment Income - Total net investment income rose by 24% year-over-year in 2023, with expectations for an 8% increase in 2024 due to a high-interest rate environment [6] - AIG aims for a 10% plus adjusted return on capital employed, achieving a 2023 adjusted ROCE of 9%, up from 7.1% in 2022 [6] Capital Management - The company returned $3 billion to shareholders through repurchases and $1 billion in dividends in 2023, indicating a balanced capital management strategy [7] - AIG's total debt stands at $19.8 billion against a cash balance of $2.2 billion, with an anticipated 11% rise in interest expenses for 2024 [7] Competitive Landscape - Other notable stocks in the insurance sector include CNO Financial Group, Erie Indemnity Company, and Assurant, with varying Zacks Ranks and earnings performance [8][9]

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