American Financial Reports Strong Q3 2026 Earnings Driven by Investment Income and Premium Growth
American Financial (AFG) reported robust third-quarter 2026 results, highlighted by a 48% increase in core net operating earnings to $3.97 per share. This growth was primarily fueled by significant gains in net investment income, including $126 million from the sale of Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, and strong underwriting margins across several specialty segments. The company saw Net Written Premiums rise 9% to $2.454 billion, supported by favorable renewal rates and expansion in lender services and crop insurance. While Specialty Financial underwriting profit dipped due to an isolated loss in European operations, the overall financial position remains strong, evidenced by a 26.0% annualized core operating ROE and a declared special cash dividend of $3.50 per share.
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