AFG boosts operating profit by 77% as specialty NWP climbs 4.4%

Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo,

Farhin Lilywala

February 09, 2022

American Financial Group’s (AFG) P&C segment’s operating profits jumped by 77% in the fourth quarter to a record $485mn, driven by higher year-over-year underwriting profit in the specialty casualty group and improved investment income.

Companywide operating earnings per share rose to $4.18 in the quarter, compared to analyst expectations of $2.98 per share.

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News Results American Financial Group Earnings

Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo

Editor

Farhin Lilywala

Section Editor, Distribution & Specialty