AIG(US:AIG)2025-11-05 14:30Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted after-tax income per diluted share was $2.20, a 77% increase year-over-year [5] - Adjusted after-tax income for the quarter reached $1.2 billion, up 52% year-over-year, primarily driven by the general insurance business [5] - Underwriting income was $793 million, reflecting an 81% year-over-year increase [5] - Net investment income on an adjusted pre-tax basis was $1 billion, a 15% increase year-over-year [5] - The accident year combined ratio, as adjusted, was 88.3%, maintaining a sub-90% result for the 16th consecutive quarter [5][6] - The calendar year combined ratio improved to 86.8%, a 580 basis point improvement from the prior year quarter [6][30] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America commercial insurance net premiums written were flat year-over-year, but adjusted for a prior year closeout transaction, would have increased by 3% [6] - International commercial insurance net premiums written increased by 1% year-over-year, driven by Marine (up 11%) and property (up 6%) [7] - Global personal insurance net premiums written decreased by 4%, impacted by a high net worth quota share reinsurance treaty [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America commercial renewal pricing increased by 5%, with casualty pricing showing favorable conditions [33] - International commercial overall pricing was down 2%, but property pricing increased by 4% driven by rate increases in Japan [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced strategic investments with Convex Group, Onyx Corporation, and a transaction with Everest Group, all expected to be accretive to earnings, EPS, and ROE in the first year post-closing [4][9] - AIG aims to enhance its earnings potential and drive long-term sustainable profitable growth through these transactions [18] - The company is embedding GenAI solutions into core underwriting and claims processes to improve efficiency and decision-making [20][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strong balance sheet and liquidity to pursue compelling opportunities [18] - The company is well-positioned to drive continued strong performance despite a dynamic macro and insurance market [43] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to capital management while seeking strategic investments [42][55] Other Important Information - AIG returned $1.5 billion of capital to shareholders in Q3 2025 through share repurchases and dividends [42] - Book value per share increased by 6% year-over-year to $75.45, reflecting strong net income growth [43] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expected underwriting profitability from quota share and renewal rights - Management clarified that the quota share with Convex is expected to be positive due to their strong track record of profitability [44] - For the Everest renewal rights, management expects combined ratios to align closely with AIG's due to operational efficiencies [45][46] Question: Capacity for further deals - Management indicated that they are actively looking for strategic opportunities that enhance AIG's position and are open to more deals [52][53] Question: Minimum level of liquidity to maintain - Management stated that they will keep several billion dollars of liquidity on the balance sheet for prudent capital management [55] Question: Expense ratio target and potential improvements - Management acknowledged that while the target is below 30%, there may be further improvements driven by operational efficiencies and strategic acquisitions [57]