AIG Q3 Earnings Beat on Higher International Commercial Premiums

Core Insights - American International Group, Inc. (AIG) reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $2.20, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 31% and reflecting a 77% year-over-year increase [1][9] - Adjusted operating revenues rose 3.2% year over year to $7.1 billion, surpassing the consensus mark by 3% [1][9] Financial Performance - Premiums for the quarter reached $6.1 billion, growing 2.2% year over year [3] - Total net investment income decreased by 20.7% year over year to $772 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $990 million [3] - Total benefits, losses, and expenses amounted to $5.6 billion, down 7.6% year over year due to lower general operating and other expenses [4] - Adjusted return on equity improved by 470 basis points year over year to 11.6% [4] Segment Performance - General Insurance – North America Commercial: Net premiums written were stable at $2.4 billion, with underwriting income soaring 300% year over year to $384 million [5][6] - General Insurance – International Commercial: Net premiums written increased by 3% year over year to $2.1 billion, with underwriting income rising 3% to $330 million [7] - General Insurance – Global Personal: Net premiums written fell 11% year over year to $1.7 billion, impacted by the U.S. High Net Worth business [8] Investment and Capital Management - AIG's cash balance at the end of the third quarter was $1.6 billion, a 22% increase from the end of 2024 [12] - Total assets rose by 1.3% to $163.4 billion, while long-term debt increased by 3.7% to $9.1 billion [12] - AIG repurchased approximately $1.3 billion in shares and paid $250 million in dividends during the quarter [14]