AIG(US:AIG)2025-08-07 13:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - AIG reported adjusted after-tax income per diluted share of $1.81, a 56% increase year over year [7] - Adjusted after-tax income for the quarter was $1 billion, up 35% from the prior year, driven by the general insurance business [7] - Net investment income on an adjusted pretax basis was $955 million, an increase of 9% year over year [7] - The accident year combined ratio as adjusted was 88.4%, while the calendar year combined ratio improved to 89.3%, a 320 basis point improvement from the prior year quarter [8][37] - AIG returned $2 billion of capital to shareholders, bringing the year-to-date total to $4.5 billion [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net premiums written were $6.9 billion, a 1% increase year over year, with 3% growth in global commercial [10] - North America commercial insurance net premiums written increased 4% year over year, with a notable 11% increase excluding property [11] - Retail casualty and Lexington casualty each increased by 19%, while retail property and Lexington property saw an 8% decline [11] - International commercial insurance net premiums written increased by 1%, driven by modest growth in casualty and global specialty [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global commercial produced strong new business of nearly $1.4 billion, a 7% increase from the prior year quarter [12] - The submission count in the Lexington business increased by 28% year over year, indicating strong demand [13] - Global personal net premiums written decreased by 3%, impacted by a high net worth quota share reinsurance treaty [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - AIG is focused on maintaining its US property portfolio while managing risk-adjusted returns and being cautious in growth due to market conditions [24] - The company aims to reduce its general insurance expense ratio below 30% by 2027 [37] - AIG NEXT initiative has delivered $500 million in savings and operational improvements, with a total of $530 million in annual run rate expense savings achieved [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving a 10% plus core operating ROE target in 2025, despite a dynamic macro and insurance market [52] - The company is well-positioned for growth, with significant opportunities in casualty and specialty lines, despite some rate pressure [66][72] - Management noted that social inflation is a long-term issue, but AIG's strong brand and financial strength make it an attractive partner for clients [84] Other Important Information - AIG's major insurance subsidiaries received financial strength upgrades from S&P to AA- and Moody's to A1 during the quarter [51] - The company sold $430 million worth of Corbridge Financial shares, reducing its stake to approximately 21% [8] - Book value per share increased to $74.14, up 8% from the previous year [52] Q&A Session Summary Question: Property pricing implications and combined ratio targets - Management clarified that reinsurance benefits the original pricing, and they do not expect significant headwinds in underwriting despite potential combined ratio increases [56][60] Question: Capital situation if growth outlook is not as expected - Management indicated that if capital cannot be deployed for growth, it would be returned to shareholders, but they believe there are opportunities for growth in the current environment [62][64] Question: Reapportionment of reserves to accident years '21 and '22 - Management explained that the reapportionment is a prudent measure and does not indicate deterioration in the underlying portfolio [80][81] Question: Demand for liability coverage due to social inflation - Management noted a strong demand for underwriting companies with expertise in casualty lines, indicating a flight to quality among buyers [84]